A bimonthly zine out of Chicago, Punk Planet has done an expert job documenting how the movement has progressed over the years and inspired all sorts of artists and activists outside the musical sphere. In their first book, We Owe You Nothing, they chat with hyper-opinionated producer Steve Albini, who rails against his favorite target, major labels, concluding that bands who choose not to sign with majors usually last longer and sell more records. Boff of the anarchist eight-piece Chumbawamba explains how the band makes all their decisions collectively by attempting to compromise rather than voting. Usually guarded and defensive in interviews, Fugazi s Ian MacKaye offers a rare view of his own life, discussing his family, high school, skateboarding and how Fugazi handles every aspect of its business. Ginn, in his own words and in the words of everyone interviewed, comes off as an impossible asshole genius who ran the band like a drill sergeant.
Nothing furthers the various causes and ideals behind punk rock an important, often riveting work.
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