Dust off your walkman: cassettes are back in fashion and Gen Z are leading the charge
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As sales of old school tapes reach a two-decade high, the classic cassette taps into the simpler world we're all apparently craving
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Gen Z fueling a cassette tape comeback
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How to work Cassettes… #generations #genz #cassette
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Sony Walkman 100 Quick Access cassette
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Gen Z fueling a cassette tape comeback
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Gen Z fueling a cassette tape comeback