Issues

Wasteland is a limited-run, four-issue zine that chronicles the evolution of the RGV underground music scene.

Current and Upcoming Issues

Issue 1: Venues (Released December 2024)

Wasteland Zine Issue 1 cover: Venues — a handmade zine documenting the Rio Grande Valley underground music venues of 1998–2008

The first issue explores the venues that hosted the Valley’s underground shows, from legendary dive bars to short-lived DIY spaces.

Issue 2: The Digital Collide (Released April 2025)

Wasteland Zine Issue 2 cover: The Digital Collide — how the RGV underground music scene moved from zines and word-of-mouth to MySpace and Bandcamp

How did communication change between 1998 and 2008? This issue covers the shift from zines and word-of-mouth to message boards, MySpace, and Bandcamp.

What’s Next?

Issue 3 (Expected late Fall / early Winter 2025) – A deep dive into STUMF, band bios, and how the music community evolved.

Issue 4 (Expected late Winter / early New year 2026) – The so-called "Golden Age" of Valley punk rock and its lasting impact.

Printed copies will be available at local events and through direct outreach.