They've got one on me there. I don't drive. I haven't read that part yet . Earlier issues laid claims to serving Louisville, Lexington. Cincinnati and Columbus.
More recent issues seem to be aiming at wider territory.
Aside from music reviews, there are Letters and some regular columns dealing with social and cultural issues that generally tie into the music that is the overall focus of Hard Times . So far I like Hard Times and am impressed. The writing can be a bit opinionated, high brow and educated, but I really need to read a few more issues a bit more thoroughly. It often functions like a commune such that CD recording and production tasks are donated through participating bands. And they're not tied to any label or copyright deals.