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Vibe: Covers hip-hop culture in its many forms with an emphasis on the music.

Spin: Spin was initially published to fill the void left by “Rolling Stone,” which became too mainstream; now, Spin is seen by many as the forerunner in the field of music reporting and pop-culture journalism.

Blender: Blender is a music magazine that focuses more on Top-40 radio and the artists who drive it; for instance, running stories on the “famous” Christina-Britney feud, and they summed up Aerosmith as “a group that had some hits in the 70’s and was sampled by Eminem” (WHAT!?!?!.) Obviously for people who like elevator music.

Remix: This magazine is described as being the complete guide for anyone interested in making or producing hip-hop, house, trance, techno, experimental or electronic music. Unless you’re planning a rave in the visitor’s park, I don’t think this one will be for you! But then, if you’re an aspiring hip-hop artist, it just might be. It does provide contact information on people in the business.

Interview: This magazine was originally created by artist Andy Warhol. It is presented in a “Question and Answer” format, with celebrity interviewers asking interview subjects questions in informal settings. I’ve never seen this magazine – and reviews I’ve read have been mixed. I believe your appreciation of it would depend on whether you admired the artistry of Andy Warhol or not.

The remaining “1-year for under $10” magazines will be reviewed in the June newsletter. These magazines are available through Amazon.com; therefore, they would be available through the FDRAG book drawing. Oh – and please – pass your books and magazines along to others when you’re through with them, particularly the books and magazines you get through FDRAG. Knowledge is power; let’s share the power! Until next month, Happy Reading!

………………………………DANNO