Photographer: Emily Sorensen

Localized: Fight the Future
With straightforward and strong opinions as the foundation of their lyrics and sound, Fight the Future continues the long-loved tradition of making punk music for the sake of social change. … read more

Localized: P.S. Destroy This
Taking notes from Bikini Kill, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, X-Ray Spex and Crass, P.S. Destroy This carries on the tradition of pushing the envelope and synthesizing exquisitely loud sound. … read more

Localized: Fur Foxen
The quartet has managed to conceive an anti-genre that uniquely describes their blended sound of country with alternative elements. … read more

Localized: John Elwood Morgan
At first glance, John Elwood Morgan appears particularly familiar with the undercurrents of folk. … read more

Sean Baker’s Open Mic Manifesto
To Sean Baker, open mics are community—they are an outlet for new artists to practice and hone their skills. … read more