SHoLtZ ViTRiNe asserts that the retro chic army has turned to obsolescent digital technology in search of that all-important grunge factor (although without quite forgetting that whole “analog is warmer” argument).

“MP3 players suck.” Says Garry Banes of Time To Drive magazine. “That bloody ‘squishy’ sound that makes tasty cymbal sound like Biros on tabletops. No thank you Mummy.”

Garry proudly produces his vintage 1983 Walkman, in Day-Glo mint-green: no EQ settings, not even presets, just a volume control, play, stop, and forwards…

There aren’t any verifiable links in this little piece, but it makes sense nonetheless. Other objects of this newfound desire apparently include monochrome monitors, 80s beatboxes (and “ghetto blasters”, I imagine), and Ataris – naturally. This proves that my Casio PT-1 is, in fact, hip. Aw, shucks, and I just thought it was cute.