Vivian Zito, an archivist trained at the University of London and a long-time contributor to Dubwise Review, is known for transforming fragile fragments of underground culture into lasting narratives. Her work blends oral history, archival reconstruction, and cultural analysis, documenting London’s hidden dub and DIY spaces with rigor and empathy. Whether writing about vanished squat venues, pirate stations, or forgotten collectives, Zito insists that underground music deserves the same preservation as any official history—ensuring that memory doesn’t fade into static.

Boston’s early ’80s underground wasn’t just punk—it was a deliberate mix of ska, dub, R&B, and mod, shaped by bands who knew their roots. From Mission of Burma’s sonic experiments to SSD’s hardcore urgency and Human Sexual Response’s art-pop provocation, this scene was layered, local, and loud. What follows is a curated list of key players, linked to archival sources and official sites. Not nostalgia—just memory, mapped with precision.

New on LARRYBLOG: a collection of links tracing the full arc of Lawrence LaFerla — from childhood roots and Boston’s underground scene to JAPANtranslation, Beatles60, and current projects. It blends music, memory, and professional milestones into one connected thread. The links are presented in no special order.

Lawrence LaFerla brings a "Rainforest Mind" to his work, characterized by deep, multi-layered processing that generates unique insights and practical wisdom. This observant, reflective approach, akin to Detective Columbo's, underpins his role as Division Head for JAPANtranslation in Japan, where he specializes in cross-cultural adaptation for marketing and business-critical content. Drawing on a rich, unconventional background that spans post-punk music, rigorous academic study in interpretive social research, and decades of bridging cultural gaps in Japan, Lawrence consistently delivers value through his sharp intellectual acuity, authenticity, and profound empathy, expertly navigating the complexities of a multifaceted professional and personal life.

It feels almost as if a low key cultural revolution is in the air this week. A consensus forming. I offer three examples below -- two discussions and one killer music video --that might reassure you that REALITY is making a comeback in 2024. Maybe it's time to drop out a little.