Sonic Sewer: Robin Bougie Dives into the Wildest Vinyl Vaults with Gonzo Flair

After an eternity of exploring the deepest darkest dirtiest alleys in movie city for the many volumes of Cinema Sewer, plus the Retard-o-tron releases (see Retard-O-Tron Video Mixtape Vol. 1: Where Absurdity and Obscenity Collide), Canadian legend, Robin Bougie has prepared something new: Sonic Sewer. 

Sonic Sewer is a handmade mix of gonzo writing, illustration, and comics about the most bizarre, groovy, sexy, awkward, genre-defying, and thought-provoking music in modern recording history. Sonic Sewer joyously and shamelessly celebrates the coolest aspects of the vinyl format, and the various types of music recorded onto it. From dollar bin trash to highly collectible grails and rarities, Bougie utilizes his mysterious connections within the pop culture lexicon to delve deep into the audiophile septic system. Here he dredges eyebrow-raising stories and rarely seen trivia in the distinctive and highly personal manner that has made him infamous for decades amongst a loyal following of fans.

Nearly 200 pages of never-before seen essays, reviews, rants, interviews, and lists are smashed together in this first highly readable volume, generously garnished with illustrations by Bougie and some of his talented friends from the comic book and animation industries. Regardless of if you’re just discovering the intriguing world of vinyl, or if you’re a deeply experienced “old head” that has a collection that’s gone beyond your control, you’ll find plenty to get excited about as you gleefully slosh around in the Sonic Sewer!

You can obtain this tasty reading pleasure via his website or (if you’re in the UK or nearby) FAB Press.