Jim Ruland: 'Corporate Rock Sucks'

The Book Catapult is proud to host local author & music journalist Jim Ruland for his new book, "Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise and Fall of SST Records" on Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm. A no-holds-barred narrative history of the iconic record label that brought the world Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth, Soundgarden, and more, by the co-author of Do What You Want and My Damage.

Jim writes about punk and pop culture for Razorcake — America’s only non-profit independent music zine. He also writes book reviews and author profiles for the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Review of Books. Jim’s work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Believer, Electric Literature, Esquire, Granta, Hobart and Oxford American, and has received awards from Reader’s Digest and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Date | Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7pm
Location | The Book Catapult
Cost | Free

Jim is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and has worked for advertising agencies, entertainment enterprises, and the gaming industry. He is available for copywriting, ghostwriting, editing, and consultation. He lives in Southern California and is an avid enthusiast of punk rock music, tattoo culture, and strong coffee.

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