SPOKE(a)N(e) Issue #5: May 2009

The fifth issue of SPOKE(a)N(e) Magazine is up, and as usual, we want to know what you think.

Check it out here.

What can you expect to find this month?

-Tyson Habein interviews photographer and Mon Cheri drummer, Brandon Vasquez, along with clothing and accessories designer, Dayle Sandborn

-Lloyd N. Phillips interviews musicians from the Spokane Babes of Music Showcase, featuring Gutterpony, Cure All Remedy, Kristen Marlo, and Colleen Rice. He also covers the First Friday Art Walk.

-Tyson’s interview and eight page fashion spread featuring the work of 17-year-old clothing designer Lexi Carr.

-In the current Compulsive Chronicles, Sara Habein devotes some thought to what makes cover songs special. While possibly alienating Rolling Stones fans in the process. Try not to hold it against her.

SPOKE(a)N(e) is always looking for contributors (writing and photography), advertisers (see the back page of this issue for our rates), and all around recommendations. Email us, promote your work, promote your friend’s work, or just say, “Hey, I saw something really cool, and I’d like to tell you about it.”

We want to cover anything creative, in the farthest-reaching definition of the word, so if you’re unsure if what you want to promote is our “style,” email us anyway. We’re an inclusive bunch.

Even if you don’t want to contribute, let us know you’re reading. We can also be found on Facebook, where fans of the magazine receive updates, teasers for upcoming issues, and whatever other goodies we’d like to share.

Thanks for reading.

SPOKE(a)N(e) Issue #4

Issue #4 is now available for your viewing pleasure.

What can you expect?

- Tyson Habein reviews and photographs the recent Attracted to Gods/ POS / Atmosphere show at The Knitting Factory

- Lloyd N. Phillips profiles blues guitarist Robin Trower (performing soon at The Knitting Factory), gets the goods on the upcoming Spokane Comicon, and interviews local student playwrights, Rachel and Rayla Collins

- Profile of local artist Matt Smith

- Profile of local graphic designers Slide Sideways, Scott Scoggin and Jacqui Savisky

- First Friday Artwalk coverage

- In this month's Compulsive Chronicles, Sara Habein has some words for her teenage love, Gavin Rossdale. And not all of them are nice.

Check it all out, tell us what you think.

Gonzaga Bulletin Interview

Earlier this month, the Gonzaga Bulletin interviewed both Tyson and Sara regarding the magazine. Check it out, while you're waiting for Issue #4.

Issue #3

After some technical difficulties with old and angry software, Issue #3 is now ready for your viewing pleasure.

Read it all here!

So what can you expect?

This time, we're all about music. We have...

-A profile of Spokane's omnipresent music writer and all around multimedia guy, Isamu Jordan

-New contributor Alex Toney takes a look at the up and coming local band Mon Cheri

-Lloyd N. Phillips interviews KYRS Thin Air Radio's Bob Rice

-Tyson Habein's photo spread and Sara's concert review from a recent Empyrean show, featuring Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, Kevin Long, and Blind Pilot

-Photos and commentary from the March First Friday Art Walk

-In this month's Compulsive Chronicles column, Sara Habein's gotta fever. And the only thing that can cure it is more British rock n roll...

Plus: The very back page of the magazine is a poster. Should you love us and want others to know about us, please feel free to print it out and plaster where ever such things are allowed. Make sure to hit 'scale to fit' for your home printer.

Welcome to SPOKE(a)N(e) Magazine

After 2 months of peppering the internet with links to our first two issues, SPOKE(a)N(e) Magazine has finally found a more stable home. Here you will be able to find links to all past issues and stay notified when the new ones arrive. We publish between the 15th and 17th of every month.

So what have you missed?

Issue #1 (January)
-Photographer Profiles: Graeme Hunter MacPherson and Alberto Sed
-Photo Editorial by Tyson Habein: The Thrill of the Chase
-Ongoing Music Column, Compulsive Chronicles: Sara Habein ruminates on using specific names in songs.

Issue #2 (February)
-Artist Profiles: Justin Aerni and Dara Harvey
-Venue Profile: The Blvd.
-Lloyd N. Phillips interviews the man behind 4000 Holes, Bob Gallagher
-Portrait Series by Tyson: 10 Strangers
-First Friday Artwalk: Photos and commentary by Tyson and Lloyd
-Compulsive Chronicles: The Act of Music Shopping, Keep the Joy Alive

Stay tuned for March!