Was today cassette tapes dead?
NO
No — cassette tapes are not dead; US sales jumped in 2025 and new releases keep coming.
Why
- Tape Lab reported US cassette sales up 204.7% in Q1 2025
- Over 63,000 units sold in the US in that quarter
- Artists including Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift have released music on cassette
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