Despite the fact that streaming platforms are all the rage, cassettes have seen a surge in popularity – even among young people who were born after tapes largely died out. In an increasingly digital world, people are rediscovering analog as a way to connect emotionally with music and other media.

The entire archive of iconic Japanese magazineTUNEhas been made available online. While tapping into Gen Yer and Xer nostalgia, the relaunch is for Gen Zers, too. Though too young to have appreciated it first-hand, Gen Zers' fauxstalgia for the 00s givesTUNEan audience beyond its original reach.

Spotify, SoundCloud, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal – all offer playlists that are curated to users’ individual preferences. But are we taking notice of the music we consume on a daily basis or are algorithms pushing us into echo chambers that dramatically alter our tastes to enjoy more of the same?

With songs about birthday parties and body dysmorphia, Babymetal isn’t your average metal group. Fronted by former J-pop singers in gothic schoolgirl outfits, the band’s blend of intense riffs and saccharine lyrics flies in the face of genre stereotypes and challenges cultural expectations.