The Journal of Popular Noise is a semi-annual audio magazine inspired by the traditions of pop music, printed periodicals, and the delight of a finely crafted artifact. Limited edition of hand-folded, letter-press printed copies. To purchase click below.

VOLUME ONE

Spring/Summer '08
Featuring Past Lives, Bora Yoon + Ben Frost, and Na + Junko.
(edition of 600)


Fall/Winter '07 issues 4-6
Featuring Teflon Don (Devin Welch), Copy, and Pontius Pilots.
(edition of 300)
Spring/Summer '07 issues 1-3 SOLD OUT
Featuring Foscil, Dutch Dub, and Ones.
(edition of 300)
Click here to download free mp3s of issues 1-3
Within the package are 3 issues, each in the form of 7" vinyl records. Every issue conforms to the same prescribed editorial structures but is composed by a different artist or group. This set contains issues 7-9 featuring (respectively) PAST LIVES, BORA YOON + BEN FROST, and NA + JUNKO. The packaging folds out to a beautiful letter-pressed poster containing information about the Journal, the musicians, and the recording/compositional process. To preview some of the sounds click here.

From the Editor

PRESS

For details on Issues 4-6 Fall/Winter '07 click here
For details on Issues 1-3 Spring/Summer '07 click here
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