Iodine Recordings to Release ‘100 Words or Less’ (Book 1) By Ray Harkins

For nearly two decades, 100 Words or Less has become one of independent music’s most respected interview podcasts, capturing thoughtful, unfiltered conversations with the artists, writers, musicians, and creative voices who have shaped punk, hardcore, and underground culture. What began as a podcast has evolved into an enduring archive of stories that might otherwise disappear into the endless scroll of digital media.

100 Words or Less: Interviews from Independent Culture (Book 1) collects 20 of the podcast’s most memorable conversations in print for the first time. Featuring interviews with Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, AFI, Quicksand, American Football, Terror, Have Heart, Scowl, Lucero, Snapcase, Chelsea Wolfe, Hanif Abdurraqib, Dan Carlin, Roman Mars, and many more, the book explores creativity, longevity, community, and the values that continue to define independent culture.

More than a collection of interviews, this volume serves as a snapshot of a creative community told in its own words. Through honest conversations and shared experiences, host Ray Harkins documents not only the artists themselves, but the ideas, relationships, and DIY spirit that have connected generations of musicians and fans.

Published by Iodine Recordings, this first volume is presented as a 300+ page softcover edition featuring a soft-touch cover with French flaps and premium interior paper, designed to be both a lasting document and an essential addition to any music library. The book is available October 23rd.

Ray Harkins “100 Words or Less: Interviews From Independent Culture” (Book 1) artwork