"Morton noted that people are growing tired of endless streaming and music subscriptions, yearning to return to a simpler time. The fair drew more than 1,000 people in just six hours, which 'way exceeded our expectation.'"
"[Awesome Tapes] re-presses older Afro-rock stuff that is either not on tape, hard to find, or the records are hundreds if not thousands of dollars. It kind of makes that more accessible, I'm really excited."
"Tape Head City has tons of re-presses of really classic stuff and vintage stuff, like a huge, huge massive collection. We really wanted him in the first year, couldn't work it out."
The NYC Tape Fair returns on May 3 in Bushwick, featuring cassettes, VHS tapes, and vinyl. Founded by Anthony Morton and Ricardo Marrero, the fair highlights a growing nostalgia for physical media amidst digital streaming. Last year's event attracted over 1,000 attendees, exceeding expectations. This year's fair includes more than a dozen vendors, offering vintage tapes, used vinyl, and exclusive cassette releases. New vendors like Awesome Tapes from Africa and Academy Records will participate, enhancing the fair's appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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