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We Are Rewind WE-001WE ARE REWIND CASSETTES ZIJN TERUG (EN BETER DAN OOIT) CDs? Dat is z 2000. Cassettebandjes? Dat gebruikt niemand meer. Platen? Leuk, maar wat een gedoe. En toch niks is minder waar. Retro is hipper dan ooit. Terwijl we versmolten zitten aan onze telefoon verlangen we stiekem massaal terug naar die goede oude tijd waarin muziek tastbaar was. Waar je nog cht iets fysieks in je handen had. Waar een mixtape nog een liefdesverklaring was. En precies daar

WE ARE REWIND – CASSETTES ZIJN TERUG (EN BETER DAN OOIT)

CD’s? Dat is zó 2000. Cassettebandjes? “Dat gebruikt niemand meer.” Platen? “Leuk, maar wat een gedoe.” En toch… niks is minder waar. Retro is hipper dan ooit. Terwijl we versmolten zitten aan onze telefoon verlangen we stiekem massaal terug naar die goede oude tijd waarin muziek tastbaar was. Waar je nog écht iets fysieks in je handen had. Waar een mixtape nog een liefdesverklaring was. En precies daar komt We Are Rewind binnenwandelen: een volledig vernieuwde, 2.0-versie van de klassieke walkman — strak, aluminium, high-end, modern en bovenal: gemaakt om jouw cassettecollectie nieuw leven in te blazen.

Analoge romantiek, maar dan geschikt voor 2025

Deze speler ziet eruit alsof hij rechtstreeks uit 1979 is komen wandelen, maar technisch is het een compleet ander verhaal. Denk old-school knoppen zoals fast-forward, rewind en play, een echte volume-dial en een analoge look — maar gecombineerd met features die simpelweg niet bestonden in de tijd van de Sony TPS-L2.

Geen losse AA-batterijen meer, maar een ingebouwde lithium-accu met 10 tot 12 uur speeltijd. Geen gedoe met kabels, want je koppelt ‘m gewoon via Bluetooth 5.1 met je draadloze hoofdtelefoon of speaker. Geen plastic speelgoed, maar een premium aluminium body die zwaar, solide en serieus aanvoelt.

Dit is retro, maar dan goed retro.

Nieuw cassette-mechanisme – geen gimmick, maar echte kwaliteit

We Are Rewind heeft Franse ingenieurs ingezet met decennia ervaring in analoge audiotechniek om dit mechanisme opnieuw te bouwen. Ja, opnieuw — want vrijwel alle fabrieken zijn meer dan tien jaar geleden gesloten.

En toch is het gelukt: Een volledig nieuw, mechanisch systeem dat nu een frequentierespons haalt van 30 Hz tot 12.500 Hz. De wow & flutter is verlaagd dankzij een zwaar messing vliegwiel, de motor is dubbel afgeschermd voor minder ruis en de playback-kwaliteit ligt simpelweg op het hoogste niveau dat je vandaag op een nieuwe speler kunt krijgen. Waar veel moderne “retro” producten aanvoelen als speelgoed, voelt dit als een serieus instrument.

Bluetooth 5.1 – wereldprimeur voor een cassetteplayer

De We Are Rewind is de eerste moderne cassetteplayer met een echte Bluetooth-zender aan boord. Dat betekent dat je draadloos kunt luisteren naar je tapes — of dat nu via oortjes, speakers of een soundbar is. Het Bluetooth-gedeelte is slim weggewerkt onder de accu, zodat er zo min mogelijk interferentie optreedt in het analoge circuit. Dit is geen retro prul: dit is retro met engineering die klopt.

Opnemen – creëer je eigen mixtape (opnieuw)

Misschien wel de meest charmante feature: je kunt gewoon weer opnemen.
Plug een bron in via de AUX-input, druk REC in en maak je eigen mixtape — net als vroeger. Compleet met automatisch level-beheer en een verbeterde opnamekwaliteit dankzij de nieuwe bias-oscillator. Valentijnsdag, verjaardag of gewoon nostalgie? Een fysieke mixtape wint het nog steeds van elke Spotify-playlist.

Waarom onze The New Sound ON AIR-mixes eigenlijk voor cassettebandjes zijn geboren

Wist je dat onze ON AIR-mixes oorspronkelijk zijn gemaakt voor cassettebandjes? Elk deel werd vroeger gemixt met één heel simpel maar zalig nostalgisch uitgangspunt: exact 30 minuten per kant. Geen algoritmes, geen shuffle, geen eindeloze playlists — maar een bewuste selectie die precies in die magische dertig minuten moest passen. Daarom kennen wij de charme van cassette’s als geen ander. Het ritueel, de beperking, de focus… het dwingt je om muziek echt te cureren in plaats van gedachteloos te skippen. Misschien is dat ook precies waarom de We Are Rewind ons zo aanspreekt: het brengt dat gevoel terug, maar dan in een modern jasje.

Lifestyle: Voor wie is de We Are Rewind?

De We Are Rewind is gemaakt voor iedereen die heimelijk nog dozen met oude cassettebandjes op zolder heeft staan en stiekem altijd gehoopt heeft dat ze ooit weer tot leven zouden komen. Voor mensen die houden van retro, maar óók graag de moderne gemakken omarmen. Voor liefhebbers van vinyl die de charme en warmte van analoog prachtig vinden, maar niet altijd de tijd hebben om in alle rust een plaat op te leggen. Voor degenen die het romantische idee van een echte mixtape missen — iets dat je maakt, bewaart en cadeau kunt geven. Voor iedereen die niet alleen goed geluid waardeert, maar ook een object wil dat mooi staat in huis en een verhaal vertelt. En vooral voor wie opnieuw wil genieten van een authentieke, analoge luisterervaring zonder concessies.

Design & materialen – retro charme in een modern jasje

De We Are Rewind voelt als een ode aan de allereerste Sony Walkman, maar dan opnieuw uitgevonden met de materialen en afwerking van vandaag. Geen plastic kastje dat na een jaar kraakt, maar een volledig aluminium behuizing van 1 tot 2 millimeter dik, zorgvuldig geanodiseerd voor maximale slijtvastheid en dat herkenbare “cool touch” gevoel wanneer je hem oppakt. Elk onderdeel — van de metalen knoppen tot het strakke volumewiel — is ontworpen met dezelfde ‘less is more’-filosofie die we kennen van Dieter Rams: eenvoudig, tijdloos en functioneel zonder poespas.

De speler oogt modern, maar draagt de nostalgie van de jaren ’80 moeiteloos mee. En voor wie graag een persoonlijke touch toevoegt, verschijnt de We Are Rewind in meerdere unieke uitvoeringen met elk een eigen karakter. Amy komt in een frisse popkleur voor de liefhebber van een vrolijke retro vibe. Keith is strak en minimalistisch, met een industrieel tintje voor designpuristen. Kurt heeft een meer gedurfde look met een stoere, muzikale uitstraling die direct doet denken aan de grunge-periode. Edith straalt klassieke elegantie uit, subtiel en stijlvol. En Serge heeft een chique, bijna luxe uitstraling die moeiteloos past in een modern interieur.

Het zijn uitvoeringen die niet alleen klinken als vroeger, maar ook voelen als een echt, tastbaar lifestyle-object — een speler die je net zo graag neerzet in je woonkamer als dat je hem gebruikt.

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Havinne Akins
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
😍😍 BEST DEBUT NOVEL EVER
Format: Paperback
I’m having trouble finding accurate words to describe the way this book made me feel, but I am going to do my best. To start off with basic elements, the character and world building are phenomenal. I feel a strong bond to not only the two main characters, Ara and Rogue, but to each and every character introduced throughout the book. The author did a stellar job of giving each of them unique personhood. All of the scenes are beautifully described. So much so that throughout the entirety of the book, I could see every scene: the towns, the castles, the meadows, the landscape. I have had difficulty with this and with distinguishing between outlying characters while reading in the past, but I did not have to think to remember details of world or character building because they flowed naturally within the story and were described well. I have read book series before that made me want to be a part of that world, but I actually felt like I got to step into Auryna and Ravaryn! The plot twists!! Although this is not a suspense novel, it still had me on a rollercoaster of emotions and on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I haven’t cried actual tears over a book since I was in high school (and I’ve read a LOT). This book finally broke the floodgates in the final few chapters. Multiple times. And we love a good cliffhanger. It truly made me FEEL. THE SPICE is a solid 3.5/5. Some of the scenes had me flushed, some had me taking notes, some just had my jaw slack and my mouth hanging open. Bravo, JD Linton, bravo. The relationships: friendships, family, romantic, ALL of the relationships in this book have so much meaning. The author does a great job at making you feel the love, the anger, the peace, the frustrations, the safety, the familiarity, etc. between the characters. Ara and Rogue. I can not say enough and I also do not want to say too much. Just know that I feel like I know them both, to their core. I know what their childhood looks likes, their darkest moments, their biggest fears, their dreams and passions, what they want in life… The POV switches were seamless. I am so happy this author decided to let us see from both sets of eyes. I can not wait for book two after that cliffhanger. And there is SO much potential for at least one prequel, I can’t wait to see where this author goes! I hope this series continues and flourishes. Fingers crossed!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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Tracy and Christina
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
Amazing!
Format: Kindle, Format: Kindle
This book was phenomenal, I devoured it within a few days! For this being a debut novel, it is fantastic and I would’ve thought the author was a seasoned author. I have zero complaints about this book. Let me start by saying that the world building was phenomenal. I could picture everything in my head because of how detailed it was — that’s how good it was written. And I absolutely love the “captive/captor” trope so much, it’s become one of my favorite tropes, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book had that. I loved the banter between Rogue and Ara — they’re both snarky and witty, plus with the romantic tension, it made the dialogue that much better. Speaking of romantic tension, yes there is spice but not so much of it that it overrides the plot, which I loved. For me, this would probably be on the 3/5 level of spice. This book had a ton of plot twists and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
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R Spires
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 4
High on Tropes and Satisfaction
Format: Kindle
This is a great Romantasy book full of action, adventure, and everything you look for in this genre. I won’t lie: it does kinda feel like the author found every common trope from every successful book of this kind and threw them all into this novel. But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Especially in romance, there’s a large audience who has specific expectations, and they want them every time. Nothing wrong with that and many times I’m one of them. I have no idea what defines a spoiler honestly, so spoiler alert!!!!!!! Tropes include: Only one bed at the inn/bar Dissatisfaction with life before hunk appears Lost royalty The chosen one Montage of dress up time followed by shocked hunk Forbidden romance between two from rival peoples Power that cannot be controlled, simply guided/asked Gathering intel at the inn/bar FMC who knows how to fight/use weapons well There’s probably more but no need to list them all. Good story and I would recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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evelynn kate
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
AMAZING debut novel!!!
Format: Kindle
Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice 🌶️🌶️.5 Romance 💘💘💘 Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol) Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae. As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉). Here's what I LOVED: - Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations - Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive - The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book. - Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone. - While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish! - Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title! I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊 Top Highlights from The Last Storm On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none. If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now. I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me. The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers. I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath. “Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.” I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning. “There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.” “I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.” My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding. Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
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Ashlee
New York, US
★★★★★ 4
A Decent Fae Romance
Format: Kindle
** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 ** First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel! Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters. 🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑 This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader. I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories. Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters. However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂 Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through! Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024

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