AK Ink

AK Ink was a local punk rock music scene zine put out by jenn and friends in Anchorage, Alaska from 2002 to 2006, and consists of 19 1/2 issues. The zine was known for its interviews, music, film, beer and show reviews, and also included art, comics, short stories, poetry, offensive horoscopes, and whatever else people wanted to contribute. While the zine concentrated on the local punk scene in Anchorage, it also included contributions contributed from the international punk and alternative community.

The main contributers of the zine include Jenn Gray, who ultimately quit the zine to finish her BFA, Myk Gray who is now a graphic designer, and Chris Coleman who became a stand-up comedian.

AK Ink #1

Interview with Scott emery of Nervis Rex. Music reviews of Nervis Rex, and StuntCock. Introductions to Anchorage beer venues. Show review at the Indica Haus (no bands were mentioned). Comic by jenn. Short stories, film reviews, horroscope, misc.

AK Ink #2

Interview with Vinnie Almanza of Rebirth Tattoo. Music reviews of UnderClass, Los Griswolds, White Frogs, Prestone 44, SCROTUM, Angry Brigade, Iron Shit Snakes, Common Ground, Friendly Fire, Way-Point, Full On, Mr. Once A Day, The Roughnecks, Hotter Then Karl, One Armed Villian, Scum of the Earth, SBGB, and Right Back Edje. Comic by jenn. Film reviews, short stories, beer reviews, horoscopes, misc.

AK Ink #3

Interviews with Jesse Luscious, and Brian of JFA. Advice from the Dwarves. Music reviews of Bloody Sods, Politicide, Hotrod Lunatics, Martial Law, Hot Potty, Die Monster Die, The StandIn, MisDirected, RiotGun, The Last Laugh Program, The Butcher Boys, FiJ, and $50 Flander. Show review at the Lion's Den in Eagle River with Misnomer, Strictly Monotone, Space Cadets, Fetal Genocide, and StuntCock. Show review at the Carousel Lounge with Economy Car, Sparrow, and The Born Losers. Comic by jenn. Short stories, Moose's Tooth beer review, horoscopes, misc.

AK ink #4

Punk Stock 2003 June 29th Cuddy Family Midtown Park show review with SpitShine, Knee Deep, Sensory Dep, Hugga-Mutha, Fats TunaMelt, Billy Dirt Cult, Stubby’s Crack Co. (appearing as “Stubby’s Crack House Rockers”), Eu Vasum, and Ex-Oblivon. Interview with Nato, StuntCock’s new bassist, Angie and jenn beer review, music reviews of Broken Society, Ball Sniffer, 3 Monkeys Named Bob, ACK, 4 Fridges, Red Team Go, Blatant Ridicule, Stool Sample, Tuesday’s Hate, The After Glows, The Fuck Ups, The Eye Sores, The Audio Rapists, and Existence. Short stories, Interview with Eric Lizer of Up Concerts, Crs’s film reviews, photo comic, misc, offensive horoscopes, poetry, and “Ho-Ho-Ho A Christmas Story” comic by jenn.

AK ink #5

Music reviews of Crash Course, Knuckle Buster, Fixa Idea, V-Town Have Nots, Ass Kickers, Throw Away Kids, Drink Fight Thugs, Against the Grain, Low Profile, Los Mel Gibsons, Dr. Dirty Sanchez, and Goy. Crs’s film reviews. Interview with SpitShine. Beer review by Ian, Chazz & Nate. Exodus July 31st 2003 at Koots show review. Photo comic. Comic by jenn. Not really a beer review. “A Buck A Band” show review at the Lion’s Den in Eagle River August 9th 2003 with The Space Cadets, Fetal Genocide, StuntCock, and SpitShine. Offensive Horroscopes and misc.

AK ink #6

Music reviews of Guff, The Controls, Faction, Amazombies, Capture the Flag, The Kinison, Loose In Eight, DRI, and Verbal Abuse. Crs’s film reviews of Logan’s Run, Lame, Stezzin For No Reason, Kill Bill, Being Your Own Boss, and The Show Must Go Off Alkaline Trio. Got Mosh?! Show review on September 21st 2003 at the Lion’s Den in Eagle River by N8O. Poetry. Lambic beer review. “The Walk” Story of Angie and jenn. Exclusive bonus addition sticker page in the center of the zine. Fat’s Tuna Melt interview by N8O. BlackOut interview. The Twelve Days of X-Mas photo comic with Chris Coleman. Koots show review on October 22nd 2003 with Sensory Dep, and Hammerfist by Crs. Sensory Dep Interview by Crs. Offensive horrorscopes and misc.

Ak ink #7

Music reviews of Vic Bondi/Articles of Faith Split, Thrall, DutchToon, 16 Hour Drive, Duck Hunts, American Made, Live For Today, EuVusahm/Billy Dirt Cult Split, A Good Name for a Band, 3 Wheela, and Fats Tuna Melt. Crs’s film reviews of They Live, The Warp Tour Presents: Punk Rock Summer, Haggard, The Show Must Go Off: GutterMouth, and Shakedown. Interview with Dan LaPan of Subterranea by N8O. Beer review by Mike Beer of Beer City Records. Center of zine consists of a board game called “Go to the Show!” with an additional attachment of board game pieces including cards to draw from and cut out punk characters, which are pieces for the game. Short stories, misc. Loud & Heavy show review by N8O at the Kincaid Annex with Loose In Eight, Subconscious, and SpitShine. EuVusahm/Billy Dirt Cult Split Record Release show review at Mammoth Music on Dimond. Vally Bistro show review November 28th, 2003 with The Fresh Raspberries, StuntCock, SpitShine, and Copia. Offensive horrorscopes and misc.

Ak ink #8

Letters to the editor, music reviews of Counter Attack comp, Furious World split, I Voted for Kudos, Flying Falcon, MDC, ChoapWhips and Leather Face. IN FROM THE COLD show review January 23, 2004 at Bitoz by Sarah w/the Pink with BlackOut, SpitShine, and StuntCock. Scene Report #666 Febuary 7th 2004 at Bitoz by Wrick Luv with SpitShine and Fats TunaMelt. Crs’s Film Reviews of Romper Stomper, Punk O’Rama, Mike V’s Greatest Hits, The Show Must Go Off #9, and Stan Lee’s Mutants, Monsters & Marvels. Rant. Misc. Dirty Dick beer review by Mike Beer. Wrick Luv’s Scene Report Saturday January 10th 2004, Misc. N8O’s Scene Review. Interview with Blake from BPU by Elisa. Barly Wine Fest 2004 review. The Adventures of JENN-RA The Red Advenger comic by jenn. Misc. Horrorscopes: Verbal Abuse by Elisa. Letter. More misc.

Ak ink #9

Cover by Ted Kim. Intro. Music reviews of Jackass, AVSKUM, Kylesa, Philippino HairCut/Liquid Bandade split, The Low Budgets, Modern Day Urban Barbarians, Mezzanine C14, The Stillborns, Dissent, SelfShit, and PUNK WITHOUT BOARDERS comp. Movie Reviews by CRS of The Show Must Go Off #10 and #11, NO SKATEBOARDING!, Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks, and Class of Nuke Em High. The CoachWhips Tour Alaska show reviews: Fiori D Italia with Coach Whips, Stubby’s Crack Co, and Fats TunaMelt by Angie. Coach Whips at Bitoz April 23rd 2004 with StuntCock and FatsTunaMelt by jenn. JENN-RA The Red Advenger comic by jenn continues. Interview with Albert of Bitoz by N8O. Live & Local show review at Koots with SpitShine & StuntCock by Amanda. Rant by Brian. Beer review by jenn. Misc. Whiskey review by Mike Beer. BAD ACID story by Katie with a C. Horrorscopes: Verbal Abuse by jenn. Comic by Ted Kim.

External Links

• AK Ink website