THE BASICS
What even is the B-Side Club?+
It's a monthly snail mail subscription. Every month we hand-assemble a little mailer and send it to your actual physical mailbox. Inside: a mixtape J-Card with a QR code to stream a curated playlist, a 4-page printed zine, a retro sticker pack, and a monthly mystery item. Real stuff. Real mail. No algorithms involved.
Is this actually physical mail? Like, to my house?+
Yes. Printed, assembled, stamped, and mailed. To your door. The kind of mail that makes you feel like a person again.
Who is this for?+
Honestly? You know if it's for you. If you ever made someone a mixtape, if getting a letter in the mail used to be the best part of your day, if you're a little tired of everything living on a screen — this is for you. We built it for the last analog generation. Gen X, elder millennials, and anyone who gets it.
When does the first mailer ship?+
The first B-Side Club mailer ships in June 2026. Founding members who sign up before June 1st get their box first — plus an exclusive Founder item that won't ever be included again.
THE BOX
What am I getting each month?+
Every monthly mailer includes:
- A mixtape J-Card with QR code (stream a curated playlist on yourmixtape.fyi)
- A 4-page printed zine (stories, pop culture, playlists, life stuff)
- A retro sticker pack
- A monthly mystery item (we will never spoil it)
Founding members also get one exclusive bonus item in their very first mailer. That's all we're saying about that.
What's the mystery item?+
We're not telling you. That's the whole point. You'll know it when you see it.
What's a J-Card?+
It's the little paper insert that used to live inside a cassette tape case — the one with the tracklist written on it. We print your monthly playlist on one and include a QR code so you can actually stream it. Analog format, digital access. Best of both worlds.
Is the zine actually printed? On paper?+
Yes. Ink. Paper. The whole thing. It shows up in your mailbox like it's 1994 and we are not sorry about it.
Do I get to pick my playlist or stickers?+
Nope. That's part of the deal. We curate everything. Half the joy is not knowing what's coming. Trust us. However if you want to make your own tape you can do that at yourmixedtape.fyi.
SHIPPING + LOGISTICS
Where do you ship?+
Currently shipping within Canada and to the United States. Send us an email if you're outside of those countries and we can help you: hey@jointhebside.club
When does my mailer arrive each month?+
We mail in the first week of each month. Depending on where you live, expect it within 3–7 business days after that.
How will I know it's been sent?+
You'll get a shipping notification by email. Then you wait by the mailbox like it's your birthday.
What if my mailer gets lost or damaged?+
Reach out to us at hey@jointhebside.club and we'll make it right. We hand-assemble these — we care about them arriving in one piece.
PRICING + BILLING
What are my subscription options?+
Month-to-month, no commitment. Cancel anytime.
Prepaid 6-month subscription. Save $18 compared to monthly. Best value.
Digital-only tier. No physical mail — just the zine as a PDF and your monthly mixtape by email. Launching June 1st.
Is my Founder pricing really locked in?+
Yes. Whatever price you sign up at as a Founding Member is your price for as long as you stay subscribed. If we ever raise prices for new members, yours doesn't change. That's the Founder deal.
When does my card get charged?+
For month-to-month subscribers, you're billed on the same date each month starting from your signup date. For the 6-month Box Collection, you're billed $72 upfront and again every 6 months.
Is checkout secure?+
Yes. All payments are processed through Stripe. We never see or store your card information.
CANCELLATIONS + CHANGES
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. Month-to-month subscribers can cancel anytime before their next billing date with no fees and no awkward breakup conversation required.
What about the 6-month Box Collection?+
The 6-month plan is prepaid, so cancellations take effect at the end of your current 6-month period. You'll still get every mailer you paid for.
Can I pause instead of cancel?+
Not yet — but we're working on it. For now, reach out to us directly at hey@jointhebside.club and we'll do our best to work something out.
Can I change my address after I sign up?+
Yes. Email us at hey@jointhebside.club before the 1st of the month and we'll update it before your next mailer goes out.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?+
Yes. Email us and we'll sort it.
THE FOUNDER STUFF
What's a Founding Member?+
Anyone who subscribes before our official June 1st launch is a Founding Member. You're getting in before we open to the public, which means you get: first access, locked-in pricing, and an exclusive Founder item in your very first mailer that no future member will ever receive.
How many Founder spots are there?+
Limited. We're not putting a number on it publicly but we hand-assemble every mailer, so there's a real ceiling. When they're gone, they're gone.
What is the exclusive Founder item?+
We're not spoiling it. It's good. You'll see.
We're real humans.
Reach us anytime — we love hearing from you.
► hey@jointhebside.club We try to respond within 24–48 hours.