Static
Interference

Why are we returning to physical media? In an era where every song ever recorded is available at the tap of a screen, sales of vinyl records, cassette tapes, and even CDs are skyrocketing. We sat down with underground producers and collectors to understand the tactile craving of the modern listener.

"It's about ownership," says DJ K-OS. "Streaming feels like renting air. Vinyl is heavy. It's real."