Scene History

In this collection of interviews, essays, anecdotes, historical tidbits, obscure facts, and personal narratives, …

In the 1990s in Seattle, a whole genre of music was in the process of being born. From Nirvana, to Pearl Jam, …

In this history of the emo music scene, author Taylor Markarian sets out to tell the story of this unique genre of …

In this riveting and visually engaging book, learn the true story of punk messiah Darby Crash and his band The Germs, …

Everyone knows "it takes a real man to wear makeup” according to Bret Michaels of Poison in homage to a …

The comics scene is thriving in New York, and comics play an oversized role in the city’s myth. But why? In this …

Representations and claims of violence in music is not a practice only observed in hip hop and rap music. It has …

Read all four volumes in our ongoing Scene History series: zines and short books telling the story of a specific place, …

Mutant Rocker is a tribute to punk musician Randy "Biscuit" Turner featuring essays, art, fanzine …

If you've ever been in a touring band, you know exactly what we are talking about here: Stinky feet, long hot …