Music Journalism

Uncover the untold stories and hidden controversies that shape the world of music journalism, where every note and lyric is a potential headline.

The Rocket: A Blast from the Past in Music Journalism

Martin Sparks

The Rocket magazine played a crucial role in the 1980s and 1990s by spotlighting Seattle's grunge scene and launching iconic bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam into the music industry spotlight.

The Stool Pigeon: A Melodic Chronicle of Music Journalism

Martin Sparks

The Stool Pigeon was a beloved, independent music newspaper that captured the essence of the music scene with insightful interviews and reviews, celebrating diversity and creativity from 2005 to 2013.

Why The Stool Pigeon Drove Media Elites Crazy

Vince Vanguard

The Stool Pigeon newspaper burst onto the scene in 2005, rattling mainstream journalism with its fearless commitment to truth. This no-holds-barred music paper entertained and infuriated with equal measure.