The Cassetty Comics anthology features everyone’s favorite cassette tape, Cassetty. This beloved character has appeared in zines such as Used Records & Tapes, Reglar Wiglar, and Roctober. However, most of the strips included in this book were redrawn and colorized for this edition. Rewind or fast forward to any section of the book to learn about this lively and very much NOT dead format!
Whether you were there for the compact cassette tape’s rise to dominance in the ‘70s, were a part of the tape trading culture of the ‘80s, or geek out over the current tape craze, you’ll appreciate the antics of Cassetty. Gen X to Gen Z, with Millennials sandwiched in between, this comic appeals to all.
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Inside Cassetty Comics
In this issue of Cassetty Comics, Cassetty leads us to his favorite watering hole where he drowns his sorrows in isopropyl alcohol (“Cassetty Pays a Visit to the Easy Speaker”). He also takes us on a slightly disrespectful tour of his favorite city (“Cassetty Takes Chicago”), Find out what happens when this caustic cassette meets his arch nemesis in a local record store (“Cassetty Meets a CD).” Learn about “Cassetty’s Most Humiliating Moments” and let this teacherly tape school you on the formats that didn’t make it in “Dead Formats.”
Cassetty Meets a CD
Cassette Pet Cassettes
Did you know that Cassetty has a cassette label? Well, it’s true. Sort of. It’s been 12 years since the first and only release by the Cassette Pet label — and even then the cassette in question (my band Soft Targets’ album The Rise and Fall of Soft Targets) was in the can for over three years before it finally saw release at the beginning of 2012.
What took so long? Who knows. It’s orange though, and that’s all that matters.
The tape features songs from seven-inch singles, outtakes, and alternate versions of a few songs from various lineups. If you’re interested, you can read more about that and other Soft Targets releases here. You can also order a copy of the album from Cassette Pet Cassettes.
Cassetty T-Shirts & Stickers
Why can’t we all just get along like Cassetty and his vinyl pal Elpee? We can! Sport one of these classic tees and you’ll make friends with ease. Check out Cassetty stickers too! Visit the Cassetty Design page for more designs.
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