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How a mixtape postcard gets made

Sending a mixtape postcard takes about three minutes from start to checkout. You compose your cassette label and paste a playlist link, record a short voice intro in your browser, and pay a flat $15. We handle everything after that — generating the postcard art, printing it on premium card stock, and dropping it in the mail. Here is how each step works.

1. Compose your mixtape

Type a cassette label up to 20 characters, paste a public Spotify or Apple Music playlist URL, and enter the recipient's mailing address (any country).

2. Record a 30-second voice intro

Use your browser's microphone to record up to 30 seconds. Re-record as many times as you like before checkout.

3. Pay $15 with Stripe

Check out securely with a card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. The price is a flat $15 worldwide and includes printing and postage.

4. We print and mail the postcard

We generate a 4x6 cassette-themed postcard with a unique QR code and drop it in the mail. It arrives in about 5–7 business days within the U.S., or roughly 2–3 weeks for most international destinations.

5. The recipient scans and listens

The recipient scans the QR code with their phone camera, lands on a Walkman-style web player, and hears your 30-second voice intro. The Spotify or Apple Music playlist URL is printed on the postcard so they can open it in their music app.

Tips for a great 30-second voice intro

The biggest mistake is scripting it. A rehearsed voice note sounds like a voicemail. Talk like you are in the same room as the person. Say their name. Tell them one specific thing — why you chose this playlist, what you want them to feel, or a memory that connects to the songs. Thirty seconds is plenty of time to say something real.

Mention something only you two would know

The best voice intros are specific. Not 'I hope you enjoy this' — something like: 'Remember that drive back from the coast when this song came on?' That kind of detail is what makes a voice note feel like a real letter rather than a generic message. Specificity is warmth. One concrete detail beats ten general ones.

Do not worry about making it perfect

Most people record three or four takes before they find one they like. That is completely fine — you can re-record as many times as you want before you pay. A slightly imperfect take with real feeling in it is better than a polished one that sounds flat. Trust your first honest take. You can always try again until it feels right.

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