Sam McPheeters

How can so many people pledge allegiance to punk, something with no fixed identity? Depending on who and where you are, punk can be an outlet, excuse, lifestyle, escapism, conversation, community, ideology, sales category, social movement, punishable offense, badge of authenticity, reason to drink beer forever, or an aesthetic of belligerent incompetence. And if someone has a strong belief about...

This, the first of the Barnacle Split Editions, features two stories, one by Jesse Michaels, and one by Sam McPheeters. Make No Mistake by Jesse Michaels revolves around the story of a young man whose chance encounter with a woman in a therapist's office tips off an unhinged adventure that completely changes his perspective on life. Sophisticated Devices by Sam...