In the critically acclaimed cult television series Twin Peaks, which was based in and around Washington state in the early 90’s, Special Agent Dale Cooper stated, “When two events occur simultaneously pertaining to the same object of inquiry, we must always pay strict attention.”  That statement absolutely and ironically portrays not only what was happening culturally in and around Washington and Seattle in regards to the hit TV series, but also to the musical and cultural movement that would erupt from this area that shook the world and still resonates to this day. The musical and cultural phenomenon in the early to mid 90’s known as grunge not only swept the nation, but the entire world. The world would soon be washed over by a sea of flannel, cutoff jean shorts, and the lasting footprints of Dr. Martens boots. It wasn’t enough that bands like Mudhoney, Soundgarden, Nirvana, and Pearl […]

May 2024 Issue