Brandon Wetherbee

A collection of writings from the loose collective of independent publishers involved in Diatribe Media. Articles on: Free Trade Area of the Americas, CrimethInc, Statement of the American Violence Coalition, as well as fiction, poetry, and personal writing.

The baseball issue.<br />

The music issue, part 1.<br />

Interviews, articles about bands, TV shows, books, etc.

Essays on unusual local cultural establishments. And a guy in a scary mask shows you how to use a condom.<br />

Features on the fate of the Carson Pirie Scott building and the chaos surrounding its sale, the CTA's condecension and apathy toward delays on the Red Line caused by the Brown Line, an interview with Preacher Samuel Chambers in the Loop, an interview with Andy Ortmann of Panicsville and Nihilist Records, Reversible Eye gallery in Humboldt Park run by Elena Brocade and Ryan Shuquem, contrasting and comparing the 90's teenage punk scene in Lakeview with the present, a Rogers Park local gives a tour.<br />

A new look for Foul, this one was created entirely on a good old fashioned typewriter. Brandon breaks it all down, telling us about what his life is like these days. It opens up with two funny stories about his friend Brian (one titled &ldquo;I love Brian Nix&rdquo;, the other titled &ldquo;I hate Brian Nix&rdquo;), then goes into some lists of shocking pop culture events. Also a story about his girlfriend getting food poisoning, and a few other items. Funny, cynical, real, and down to earth. Half size, 12 pages. <br />

The Apology Issue! About damn time! Brandon is finally turning soft, letting the whole world know that he really does care, and yes he is sorry for slacking off in class! Yes, he is sorry for taking a piss on the Grand Redline stop! Yes, he is sorry for pretty much everything he's ever done to every girl he's ever met! Page after page, this zine is Brandon apologizing for all sorts of things, each letter signed at the bottom to ensure authenticity. If you've ever wanted a glimpse into the small, compassionate part of Brandon's heart, this may be your only chance! Half size, 24 pages.