About Kassettludde

Medium: Mixed Media, Installations and Sound Art

Materials: Cassette Tapes, Cassette Tape Players and other recycled objects

Artistic Approach:
Kassetteludde, a multidisciplinary artist, with the basis of using cassette tapes and cassette tape players in his artwork, merging the realms of sound and physical art. By employing these vintage audio devices both as functional tools and as intrinsic materials, Kassetteludde creates immersive experiences that explore themes of memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time.

The Performed Music:
During the performance Kassettludde usualy play well themed mixtapes and musicproduction of his own.

DJ, or rather “CJ”:
With the use of several diffrent cassette tape players is he able to perform something very simular to what is expected from the usual DJ of mixing tracks.

Music Production:
With the use of music samples from all kinds of sources Kassettludde have made remixes and edits most suitible to enviroment of dance and excitement. Within the released song ILY is one of the fan-favourites, but there exist a lot of other hidden gems to be discoverd.

Tape Manipulation:
Kassetteludde repurposes old cassette tapes, extracting and reconfiguring the magnetic tape to produce intricate audio collages. This process involves manually splicing tapes and re-recording over existing tracks to layer sounds, creating unique sonic textures and narratives.

Assemblages:
Cassette tapes and players are deconstructed and reassembled into sculptural forms. Kassetteludde meticulously arranges these components into visually striking pieces that evoke a sense of both deconstruction and rebirth, reflecting the artist’s commentary on the obsolescence and rebirth of technology.

Interactive Installations:
By integrating functioning cassette players into installations, Kassetteludde invites viewers to engage directly with the art, as with the furniture made out of multiple boom-boxes.

Visual Integration:
The physical characteristics of cassette tapes—such as their translucent housings, spools of tape, and retro designs—are incorporated into mixed-media collages. These pieces often complement the audio elements, creating a cohesive multisensory narrative.

Themes and Inspirations:
Kassetteludde’s work is deeply influenced by the analog era, drawing inspiration from the tactile and ephemeral nature of magnetic tape. The artist’s creations often explore the impermanence of recorded media and the personal and collective memories they encapsulate. Kassetteludde is also inspired by the DIY culture of the 1980s and 1990s, as well as contemporary discussions on media preservation and the digital-analog divide.

Exhibitions and Recognition:
Kassetteludde’s innovative approach has been showcased in various venues, mostly in his city of residence, Stockholm. Highlights include:
– Café Klotet, 2024, “CJ”-set
– Fritz Cola event at Under Bron, 2023, furniture and decoration.
– Ön, Kassettludde + Gäster, 2021, Performance feat. guest performances

Conclusion:
Kassetteludde redefines the artistic potential of cassette tapes and tape players, transforming them from mere objects of nostalgia into dynamic mediums of creative expression. Through meticulous craftsmanship and conceptual depth, Kassetteludde’s work invites audiences to rediscover the beauty and complexity of analog media in the digital age.