" Remember The Lightning as a whole is a gem. I feel like power-pop is a genre that warrants deep critical examination and this journal delivers." —John Morrison, WXPN FM in Philadelphia Volume 2 of our semi-annual music journal features some of today's best music writers and the most talented modern musicians. Fall/Winter contributors include: Ryan Allen on The Ties That Bind Hardcore Punk & Power Pop - Tyler Asay on the Philadelphia Power Pop Scene - Eric Beetner on Kate Clover's Bleed Your Heart Out - John Borack on the Muffs' Legacy - Walter Chaw on the Pretty Flowers - Nadja Dee on Fountains of Wayne - Marko DeSantis on Uni Boys - S.W. Lauden on The Replacements' Lasting Influence - Allen Lulu on Kurt Baker: The Spain Years - Aidil Rusli on Southeast Asian Guitar Pop Other bands quoted and covered in this issue include Sloan, Young Guv, Supercrush, Extra Arms, Couple, Best Bets, the Speedways, The Tisburys, 2nd Grade, Hurry, Billy Tibbals and many, many more!