High Bias

This engaging book explores the cultural and technological history of the cassette tape, highlighting its impact on music and communities from the 1960s through its resurgence today. Covering its invention, rise to prominence with the Walkman, decline with the advent of CDs, and ongoing revival among independent artists, the narrative emphasizes the tape's role as a symbol of creativity and rebellion. Through stories of underground artists, tape traders, and modern cassette labels, the book celebrates the cassette as a vital and radical medium.