About

The 808 Scene Zine is an online and print publication that focuses on Hawaii's local music scene. Our primary goal is to get more people interested in local music and bands while at the same time providing useful advice and information for our local musicians. We also regularly interview people about their tattoos just because we think tattoos are cool and no other publications are doing. While the zine covers all genres of music, we tend to focus on rock, punk, ska, indie, & hip hop - the genres of music that get very little mainstream media attention here in Hawaii.

The zine was started in February 2006 by creator and editor Katie Whitman. Back then, it was a black and white publication (Katie didn't even realize you could make multiple columns on a page until issue #7!) with a distribution of 1000 and folded and stapled by friends bribed with pizza and movies. Now the zine has grown to a publication printed professionally by Trade Publishing and designed by professional graphic designers. Our current staff is a volunteer crew of writers, photographers, graphics designers, and distributors. The 808 Scene Zine is still as grassroots as it gets, but with an attractive and professional presentation that draws new readers which we hope will only help the music scene grow!

The 808 Scene Zine Team

	Katie Whitman Creator & Editor She also writes, takes pictures, handles advertising and promotions and anything else the zine needs. the808scenezine@gmail.com Katie is most likely spotted anywhere she needs to go!  Okay, that's a cop out. Katie is most likely spotted at rock, indie, punk, or hip hop shows.
	James Charisma Co-Editor James is the co-editor of the magazine and works with Katie to help ready whatever each issue needs. He also runs a regular column, post.modern, about local business in Hawaii. james.charisma@yahoo.com James can most likely be spotted at a coffee shop or at an art show.
	Raul Soria Layout & Graphic design Raul has been an extremely welcome addition to the zine, infinitely improving our graphical presentation. Raul also acts as an assistant editor. http://www.myspace.com/airosluar Raul is most likely spotted at a metal, hardcore, death metal, or jazz show.
	Shawn Davenport Writer & Sound Engineer Writer of the CD review column MOAR Music. Shawn also acts as our sound engineer for the zine's live music shows and our recording engineer for the zine's radio show on HD Radio Free Hawaii. Shawn has been an important part of the zine since day 1, purchasing an ad in the very first issue and giving input and criticism as the zine grew. www.myspace.com/davenportsmusic Shawn is most likely spotted wherever duty calls.
	Hanasaurusrex Graphic Designer Also known as Hannah. She is an amazing graphic designer that has lent her skills over the last year+ to create eye-catching covers of all different styles. www.bananagrafeeks.com Hannah is most likely spotted at indie, rock, or punk shows. And always at a Busekrus show!
	Lofa (in the bear suit) Columnist Lofa has been a regular writer of his column LOFA SAYS! for quite a while now. He covers many things going on in the hip hop and local fashion scenes. He works at Prototype and is one of the webmasters for www.atypicalliving.com Lofa is most likely to be spotted at a hip hop show.
	Blane Nishizawa Independent Promoter Blane is a guitarist in the band Supersonic Space Monkeys, owner of Fifteen07 Music Studios, and promoter of many events including Thursdays Rocks (back in the day) and Saturdays Rocks at King's Pub (current).  Blane has been a major force in getting the zine's name exposure and involving us in many live shows. Blane is most likely seen at a hardcore or rock show. myspace.com/supersonicspacemonkeys www.myspace.com/fifteen07musicstudios www.myspace.com/saturdaysrocks
	Sorrow Payne Administrative Sorrow is a new addition to the zine's crew helping out with some of the tedious but very important administrative tasks that need to be accomplished to allow the zine to run smoothly. She also helps pick out music for the zine's radio show and informs us about shows going on. Sorrow is most likely spotted at techno or punk shows and raves. www.myspace.com/zombie_slut77
Other people who work with the zine on a regular basis:	Elegance Bratton - writer Daniel Balmer - photographer Ali Toxtli - writer, distribution Natalie Daley - distribution Sachiko Slomoff - distribution Ellice Island - writer, distribution
	Mickey Zine Mascot Mickey provides company for Katie, Shawn, and Sorrow when they're working at the zine's headquarters. Mickey is also known to be extra cute and beg for attention at Fifteen07 Music Studios, various coffee shops, and often comes along for distribution or shopping trips. Mickey is most likely spotted at the Gym Show in Haleiwa or peeing on things and sleeping.