Physical Music

After the explosion of digital collectibles in 2021, “NFT” became one of the most overused — and misunderstood — words in music. For a while, it seemed like everyone was selling a tokenized album or digital artwork. Then the hype faded, and the get-rich-quick crowd moved on. Yet, behind the headlines, a quieter story has […]

In an age when almost every song is streamed in seconds, the humble cassette tape has made a surprising comeback. Once dismissed as a relic of the 1980s, it’s now becoming a fresh way for artists and listeners to reconnect with music. Across the United States, small cassette labels are thriving, giving fans something physical […]

In a world dominated by touchscreens, streaming, and instant updates, a surprising movement is unfolding — the quiet return of analog hobbies. People are rediscovering the joy of tangible, hands-on pastimes that existed long before apps and algorithms. From vinyl records and film photography to fountain pens and printed books, analog pursuits are experiencing a […]