Vibe Magazine to be Reborn Online First, Then Print
Reports of Vibe Magazine's death have been (somewhat) exaggerated. The mag folded in late June, with news of a massive drop in ad revenue and sagging subscription rates. But as we've just learned, Vibe architects Robert Miller and Len Burnett have brokered a deal with InterMedia Partners and Blackrock Digital to relaunch the magazine, first digitally, and then in print.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsPerforming Songwriter Announces Final Issue
As an independent music magazine with humble beginnings, we hate to say goodbye to a like-minded publication. But today, we're doing just that, as Performing Songwriter publisher/editor/founder Lydia Hutchinson recently announced that this month's issue will be the magazine's last.... read more
Found in: Culture, News10 Magazines to Follow on Twitter
In my continuing weekly quest to discover the masters of brevity—so that my constant poring over a Twitter feed is not a complete waste of otherwise valuable time which could be used reading FailBlog (or, you know, working)—here's a look at some of my favorite magazines. Yesterday, Wired executive editor Thomas Goetz established a #magazinemonday hash-tag for Twitter, where users gave shout-outs to some of their favorite 'zines. Hopefully, you already follow @PasteMagazine, but the following list shows how other magazines condense their gorgeous printed brands into 140-digital-character bursts. (See also, 10 Musicians, 10 Comedians, Five Trekkies and 12 Music... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRelix Magazine Resurrected
In a positive turn of events, Relix magazine, which was on a hiatus, has been bought and resurrected by a group of investors, the newly formed Relix Media Group.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsBlender magazine folds, Joe Levy heads to Maxim
The shrinking page count of Blender was an indication that something was up. The magazine, not unlike many others, was suffering under the financial pressures of the economy and soon found itself with a much leaner figure than when it began in 2001.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsArthur fundraises to stay afloat
It's lamentable that a long, vibrant history of magazines in America is plagued and pockmarked by foldings. Over the years, many ink-and-paper greats have been lost in the bankrupt oblivion, the world of Internet-only or the arms of larger media corporations: Harp, Resonance and No Depression are just a recent few taken from a long, sad list.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsR.I.P. Harp: 2001-2008
On the tail of the recent news that alt.country magazine No Depression had ceased publication, comes more bad news for the indie-music-magazine industry. Harp magazine, in publication since 2001, formally announced yesterday that it would shut its doors after its March/April issue. Rumors began to swirl about the magazine's imminent demise last week at SXSW, and by Friday the journalistic community had been all but officially informed that the DC-based magazine was no more. As has happened too recently in the world of print music titles, the magazine closes its doors due to lack of funds. Harp goes out at... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRestless in Peace: No Depression ceases publication
Today groundbreaking alt.country magazine No Depression announced its upcoming May/June issue—the publication's 75th—will be its last. This makes us very, very sad. No Depression isn’t just a wonderful magazine full of love and respect for, if you’ll allow us, Signs of Life in authentic American music with a focus on alt.country. It’s a magazine that has eschewed the mainstream media's focus on celebrity as adamantly as anyone, choosing instead to highlight great music. No Depression actually means quite a lot to us here at Paste. We’re music fans and “No Dep” has been a key source of great information on... read more
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