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Wrapping Your Head Around Analogue Formats.

Wrapping Your Head Around Analogue Formats.

by fiercelyindie | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog, Cassette Tape, Compact Disc, Digital, Format, Uncategorized, Vinyl

I have written a few articles recently about my love of analogue formats and yes it’s true that the quality inherent in analogue formats is lacking. However, that is not the crux of my argument for any type of artistic analogue expression. In this article...
Is Minimalism Incompatible with Collecting?

Is Minimalism Incompatible with Collecting?

by fiercelyindie | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog, Cassette Tape, Collecting, Culture, Digital, Minimalism, Vinyl

The idea of the Minimalist-Collector seems discordant. However, in this article I propose that, with some careful consideration a synergy can be realised. The practice of minimalism is very personal and the uninitiated may presume that the idea is to “own”...
Grunge and the Beauty of Decay

Grunge and the Beauty of Decay

by fiercelyindie | Feb 18, 2020 | Aesthetics, Art, Blog, Cassette Tape, Culture, Format, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Vinyl

Grunge, in this context, literally means ‘Dirt’ but it’s interesting to note how often we use words like Grunge, Dirt and Grime to describe musical styles and genres. Perhaps this is because we find cleanliness in art to be unemotional and...
Oxide & Plastic – Cassette Culture

Oxide & Plastic – Cassette Culture

by fiercelyindie | Feb 14, 2020 | Aesthetics, Art, Blog, Cassette Tape, Collecting, Culture, Format, Limited Edition, Special Edition

Initially this post was entitled ‘Rust & Plastic’ but I didn’t think it was fair on the precise nature of the tape manufacturing process, which requires a high level of precision*. * A minute deviation in the thickness of the oxide layer can...
New Year, New Mission

New Year, New Mission

by fiercelyindie | Feb 9, 2020 | Cassette Tape, Culture, Limited Edition, News, Special Edition, Vinyl

It’s been a while since I posted here due to the label being on hiatus. However 2020 has started with some excellent music projects which will be released on the label during 2020. This will include releasing more cassette tapes and more split 7″ vinyl....

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