CREEM, America’s legendary rock magazine, relaunches after 33 years

nypost.com:

“America’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll Magazine” is back with a fresh print edition, as well as a newly available digital archive — and a bigger plan to become its own entertainment company.The revival is the passion product of JJ Kramer, the son of the magazine’s founder, the late Barry Kramer. “When CREEM ceased publication in 1989, it left a massive void that has never been filled, though many have tried,” JJ told The Post. “That’s why CREEM’s return is so significant; its unapologetic and wickedly funny sensibilities have been sorely missed by fans and bands alike.

As the news has started to spread, the response has been nothing short of tremendous.”Subscriptions for CREEM 2.0 launched online June 1, with the first quarterly issue set to drop in the fall.

The resurrected countercultural brand promises to bring its new readers content from “contributors ranging from established writers & photographers to up-and-coming new voices, and even random meme lords found online” in its resurrected, subscription-only print magazines, according to a press release.

As for the digital archive of 228 issues and 69,000 photos, it features “definitive” writings by the likes of Lester Bangs, Cameron Crowe, Patti Smith, Greil Marcus, Dave Marsh, Robert Christgau and Jaan Uhelszki — all “available for the first time over 30 years.” The archive also still embraces the mag’s memorable mascot, “Boy Howdy!” — designed by underground artist Robert Crumb.The archive is publicly accessible, with a 30-day free trial offer through August, after which time it’ll be free with print subscriptions.And looking forward, there’s a broader plan in place to launch a media empire in the brand’s name, complete with concerts, podcasts and perhaps a TV show, the.