I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Matthew Clark, the ingenious creator and publisher of the Colorado Instrumental Fanzine. This unique gem in the world of music publications stands out, making it a must-read for any music enthusiast.
He sent me copies of volumes 2, 3, and 4, along with two 45s for review, a bunch of band stickers, and several download codes for Bandcamp for additional reviews. Additionally, in his generosity, he connected me with some labels, allowing me to review more products. Some of the people I reconnected with from years ago, when I started doing a ton of reviews in the surf instro genre, remembered me, thankfully.
This man is passionate about music and spreading the word in any way he can. He travels extensively throughout the country to cover festivals and conducts in-depth interviews for his magazine, along with feature stories that cover gear and reviews of new releases. All this while holding down a full-time day job. That is something I did for over 25 years myself, so I know how much time and energy it takes to accomplish it all.
Reading all the zines cover to cover was a delight. The fact that it's all in black and white not only adds to its charm but also keeps the costs of publishing down, making it more affordable for all of us surf instro fans.
Matthew Clark's passion for music and the people who create it is truly inspiring. His responsiveness to my outreach has been commendable, and he has made significant efforts to help me expand my community presence. I am deeply grateful to him for his friendship and interest in my work, and I'm sure you will be too (If you are a band looking for some attention for your music).
I highly recommend going to Matthew’s Bandcamp page and purchasing a physical or digital copy of his work. Stay in touch with what he's doing, as many exciting surprises and bonuses are coming along soon with the fanzine! Keep an eye out for his future projects to stay engaged with the surf instrumental music community.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-Surf
Music & Art Founder
July 3, 2025
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