10 Uniquely 80s Pop Culture Icons Who Still Influence Us Today The 80s keeps getting further and further away in the rearview mirror. Yet some aspects of that unique era continue to be relevant in our modern world. This Retro Review is all about 10 uniquely 80s pop culture icons who still influence us today. … Read more
A Digital Star is Born (and Spun) The reign of compact discs (CDs) in the audio landscape marked a pivotal moment in the transition from analog to digital. As the 80s gave way to the 90s, CDs emerged as the sleek, modern alternative to the once-dominant cassette tapes and vinyl records. Although the concept of … Read more
Introduction to the Cassette Tape Era The cassette tape era dominated most of the 1980’s and into the 90’s as the most popular audio storage format. Although the version of this compact magnetic reel-to-reel tape enclosed in a plastic casing (cassette) was first released by the Dutch company Phillips in 1963, it was during the … Read more
The Dawn of the Walkman Era Ah, the Walkman! That quintessential piece of 80s tech that gave us the power to take our tunes on the go. But the Walkman was more than just a new gadget; it became a cultural icon that reshaped our relationship with music and technology. Today, we’re diving deep into … Read more