Tag: TOXIC SHOCK RECORDS
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“Toxic Shock Records, Assassin of Mediocrity” by Bill Sassenberger
Bill Sassenberger’s Toxic Shock Records, Assassin of Mediocrity is more than just a memoir of a record shop, a record label, or a business venture, but a chronicle of a lifelong defiance, a testimony to love and durability, and a map of a world where music was more than entertainment: it was survival, was resistance,…
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Interview: Bill Sassenberger (Toxic Shock Records)
For decades, Bill Sassenberger has been a vital figure in the American punk underground, championing independent music through his label and store, Toxic Shock Records. In this interview, we caught up with Bill to talk about the legacy of his record store, the evolution of Toxic Shock as a label, his recently published book, and…
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Earth Island Books To Release “Toxic Shock Records, Assassin Of Mediocrity” By Bill Sassenberger On March 28th
This is a story of a lifetime spent in the trenches of the mercantile class. Yes, it’s been said before, but punk rock did change our lives. You’re about to read a patchwork of triumphant, bittersweet and sometimes painful memories. From 1981 until 2014, my wife Julianna and I owned and operated a totally independent record…
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