The photographer Bootsy Holler is releasing a book next month called “Making It: an intimate documentary on the Seattle indie rock and punk scene, 1992 to 2008.” Those were the years when Bootsy was living in the city.

She captures behind-the-scenes moments with artists who have defined Seattle’s reputation, from Nirvana to Fleet Foxes. In addition to revealing moments with lesser-known artists, Bootsy also shares pieces of own life as a photographer trying to “make it” in this creative business.

“Part of what I love about Seattle is that everyone is making their own art,” Bootsy says in the interview. “There’s nobody telling you what to do. Once I realized that, I started to look at myself even differently — like, ‘yeah, you have lived on your own terms.’”

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photo by Bootsy Holler/Seth Gordon

The photographer Bootsy Holler is releasing a book next month called &ldquo;Making It: an intimate documentary on the Seattle indie rock and punk scene, 1992 to 2008.&rdquo; Those were the years when Bootsy was living in the city.
She captures behind-the-scenes moments with artists who have defined Seattle&rsquo;s reputation, from Nirvana to Fleet Foxes. In addition to revealing moments with lesser-known artists, Bootsy also shares pieces of own life as a photographer trying to &ldquo;make it&rdquo; in this creative business.
&ldquo;Part of what I love about Seattle is that everyone is making their own art,&rdquo; Bootsy says in the interview. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s nobody telling you what to do. Once I realized that, I started to look at myself even differently &mdash; like, &lsquo;yeah, you have lived on your own terms.&rsquo;&rdquo;
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photo by Bootsy Holler/Seth Gordon

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

On A Deeper Listen, host Emily Fox and other storytellers from KEXP talk with artists about the stories behind their songs and the experiences that inform their work. Through each conversation, we uncover the humanity behind the music, allowing us to hear it in a whole new way.

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