I started KINGPIN! zine in late August 2007. It is a response to the lack of activity in today's local scene. Everyday it seems that another NJ venue shuts down, leaving us kids with nothing. I've noticed that many have forgotten that punk rock isn't about sitting around, wasting away, but rather getting off your ass and making a difference, whether it's locally or globally. The scene needs to unite, rather than be randomly dispersed in different areas and I'm hoping that KINGPIN! will connect people. I want to use this zine as a tool, informing today's youth about the local scene as well as politics and issues our world is faced with. Rather than hating each other, we need to come together into a "Kingpin! Community." It sounds cliche, I know, but we are out to promote unity, peace, and love anywhere and everywhere. TO BE CONTINUED...
- Jeff Hersch, founder of KINGPIN!
"If you want to be a real motherfucker, you have to start fucking some mothers - IN OTHER WORDS - Start doing something or shut the hell up!"
Attention Locals!
KINGPIN! is currently looking for anyone willing to help out with the zine! We are interested in featuring:
- Venue/Show/CD Reviews
- New and Upcoming Bands & Shows
- Political Issues
- Opinions
- Local Art
- Local Photography
- Stories & Poetry
- Interviews
- Q&A with your favorite local band
and ANYTHING else you can think of!
You tell us what you want to contribute to the zine!
Contact us via Myspace or Email [email protected]
Attention Bands!
Want to be featured in Kingpin? Want us to review your latest demo or album? Contact us and we will make it happen!
KINGPIN! can be found at the following locations:
Curmudgeon Records | 31 West Main Street | Somerville, NJ
Bucks County Coffee Co. | 52 Main Street | Flemington, NJ
Community!