A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys #30: The Humble Cassette

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On episode number thirty of A Box of Toys, hosts present an eerie and haunting soundscape that makes up The Humble Cassette. Hosts ask: causes a band to release a cassette? Why do people make mix-tapes? They’re cheap, easy for bands to make, they’re rare, and also help promote tours
and bands. The tradition of the mix-tape continues to this day. In this collection, we present dark and brooding tracks of various lo-fi recordings. The mix-tape. Opens with a track from Grandma, entitled “Lo-Fi.”

PHOTO: Sidney Pearce

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Artist Song Album Label
PalmOstrich Vacation / Is Everything Okay / Tomorrow the WorldOstrich VacationMERLIN - JMC Aggregate
Sandra ElectronicsHer NeedsSessionsMinimal Wave
Black LodgeA Lesson On ViolenceKings Arms Sessions Vol.3: LodgewarsDisciples
Ercília CostaUm DesgostoMemórias Do FadoTradisom
Ercília CostaO Meu FilhoMemórias Do FadoTradisom
Ercília CostaFado Do AlfamaMemórias Do FadoTradisom
I JahbarTurn UpInna Duppy SKRS SoundclashBokeh Versions
Grant GreenDown Here On The Ground (Live) (2002 Digital Remaster)Alive!Blue Note Records
Zurkas TeplaClub. Crime. InvestigatorBank RobberMERLIN - Dense Truth
Zurkas TeplaFight. Policeman Will Kill Me TomorrowBank RobberMERLIN - Dense Truth
Motion Sickness Of Time TravelCut Away and RisingA Marbled YouthSpectrum Spools
DaedelusCauldronWhat Wands Won't BreakDome Of Doom
DaedelusChimeraWhat Wands Won't BreakDome Of Doom
Nate YoungPardon The MessVolume One: Dilemmas Of IdentityLower Floor
Ivan ZolotoSalveGhostingCANT
Nova Scotian Arms / Motion Sickness Of Time TravelMotion Sickness Of Time Travel – CenserCrystal AnniversaryAguirre
M.I.A.Paper Planes (Afrikan Boy & Rye Rye Remix)Paper Planes - Homeland Security RemixesXL Recordings
Kirby Tha HottestHalf Man Half AmazingThe Off SeasonG.E. Entertainment