Innovation has killed lots of media formats. Betamax tapes gave way to VHS, DVDs and video-on-demand. And 8-track tapes, cassettes, vinyl and CDs have mostly given way to music streaming. You may have heard of vinyl’s mini-resurgence, but there are also some diehards who still love the lowly cassette. KFAI’s Xan Holston reports. (Photo: Matt Hines of Lighten Up Sounds. Photographer: Xan Holston)

The Lowly Cassette Attempts a Comeback

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The Lowly Cassette Attempts a Comeback

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