An archive excavation of the musical and sartorial treasures of the 198os American guitarbased indie scenes. From post-hardcore through college rock to the nascent grunge scene by way of the paisley underground, this book journeys coast to coast, DC to Olympia, taking a trip through an alternative musical history that stands in proud opposition to the mainstream culture of the era.
Original photography by scenesters and band members captures the DIY energy and styles of bands including Rites of Spring, Deep Wound, Dinosaur Jr, Opal, Galaxie soo, Beat Happening, Pussy Galore and countless others. Featuring interviews with Ric Menck of the Springfields, Tobi Vail of the Go Team and J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.
Size: 177 x 218mm
Pages: 192
Publisher: Cicada
