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JOY Drive

14 Dec 2025

Dr Peter Hoar: Why Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback

Hobbies, Music, Popular Culture, Society & Culture, Technology

Dr Peter Hoar: Why Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback

In an age of endless streaming, cassette tapes are quietly returning to music shelves and artist releases. Senior Lecturer Peter Hoar unpacks what is driving this revival and why physical formats still matter.

Guest: Dr Peter Hoar, Senior Lecturer in Communications Studies, Auckland University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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