“What is it about the cassette that won’t die? It is obsolete, clunky, it’s sound is unpolished, atmospheric and flat but the blank cassette enticed us with it’s possibilities and it was portable so we could take it anywhere, record anything and maybe it’s because of this freedom or maybe because of nostalgia but the cassette has quietly begun it’s comeback”

In case you don’t know, we’re big fans of cassettes here at Cool Accidents (have you seen our logo?) and we just stumbled on a project that we really want to see get up and running over at kickstarter.com.

A couple of New York filmmakers have set about making a film about cassettes and they need your help (yes you… we just did our good deed!)

Here’s the scoop via the guys themselves -

A few months ago, the term cassette tape was taken out of the Oxford English Dictionary.

It may seem ironic, then, that the cassette has experienced a quiet comeback over the last few years, as independent labels issuing tape-only releases have begun popping up around the world.

What better excuse to take a look back at this beloved musical format?

As recorded sound continues its love affair with the downloadable, ethereal digital file, the tangible artefact is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

Help us celebrate the A Side, the B Side, the mixtape, and the whole of cassette culture by supporting Cassette: A Documentary. We’ll look at all parts of popular culture influenced by the cassette, including hip-hop and B-Boy culture, indie rock, home recording, and beyond.

We’ve already conducted a number of interviews in the UK, and with your support we’ll be able to speak to manufacturers, musicians, and historians around the world. Along the way, we’ll stop in Zimbabwe to cover the recent boom in cassette culture there.

Support the guys by heading over to their Kick Starter page HERE and don’t be shy, any donation is appreciated and time is of the essence!