{"product_id":"100-words","title":"100 Words or Less: Interviews from Independent Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Ray Harkins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nearly two decades, 100 Words or Less has become one of independent music's most respected interview podcasts, capturing thoughtful, unfiltered conversations with the artists, writers, musicians, and creative voices who have shaped punk, hardcore, and underground culture. What began as a podcast has evolved into an enduring archive of stories that might otherwise disappear into the endless scroll of digital media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Words or Less: Interviews from Independent Culture (Book 1) collects twenty of the podcast's most memorable conversations in print for the first time. Featuring interviews with Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, AFI, Quicksand, American Football, Terror, Have Heart, Scowl, Lucero, Snapcase, Chelsea Wolfe, Hanif Abdurraqib, Dan Carlin, Roman Mars, and many more, the book explores creativity, longevity, community, and the values that continue to define independent culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a collection of interviews, this volume serves as a snapshot of a creative community told in its own words. Through honest conversations and shared experiences, host Ray Harkins documents not only the artists themselves, but the ideas, relationships, and DIY spirit that have connected generations of musicians and fans.\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Iodine Recordings, this first volume is presented as a 300+ page softcover edition featuring a soft-touch cover with French flaps and premium interior paper, designed to be both a lasting document and an essential addition to any music library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ray Harkins is the host of the long-running music interview podcast 100 Words Or Less, where he has spent years in in-depth conversation with artists across the punk, hardcore, and independent music worlds. A lifelong participant in underground music culture, he first gained recognition as the vocalist for the influential hardcore band Taken in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Beyond performing and broadcasting, Harkins has built a career on the industry side of music, working as an A\u0026amp;R at Century Media Records and later as a manager at Tandem, where he continues to advocate for and develop emerging and established artists. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience on both sides of the microphone, this book collects and contextualizes conversations that document the creative lives, histories, and perspectives of a wide range of musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iodine Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608300109995,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/1642\/3595\/files\/100-Words-Cover-Square-SM_61c3271c-e8a1-4e57-bd08-fc814b9127ac.jpg?v=1786498124","url":"https:\/\/iodinerecords.com\/products\/100-words","provider":"Iodine Recordings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}