Interviews with Stereolab (the cover), Modest Mouse, Pernice Brothers, Killing Joke, Rocket From the Tombs, Franz Ferdinand, Poster Children, The Weirdos, The Mekons, Mark Kozelek, T.S.O.L., Leatherface, The Undertones, Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers), The Zombies, Martin Carr (Boo Radleys/Brave Captain), The Fugs, The Thrills, Rock Critic Jim DeRogatis, Super Furry Animals, Joe Henry, Rasputina, (Wilso offshoot) Autumn Defense, The Unicorns, Readymade, Ambulance Ltd., Little Wings, The Coachwhips, and Penny Ikinger (Wet Taxis). SPECIAL REPORT:Jenny Toomey and the Future of Rock Coalition. PLUS: George Can’t Add: The Economic Case Against Re-Electing Our President, the new radio format "Heritage Alternative." 320 pages!