Kids writing zines about their local scenes should take note, because these guys are doing it right.The Rise and the Fall sets the bar pretty high for hometown music zines by showing off some excellent graphic design skills from the eye-catching pink and blue cover, to the perfectly reproduced photographs and sharp layout. It doesn’t hurt that there are apparently plenty of rad bands active in the San Pedro area right now—including Killer Dreamer, Underground Railroad to Candyland, and Toys That Kill—to stir up some excitement. Highlights of this issue are the pictures of kids skateboarding at the local park and the interview with The Locust. –Lauren Trout (The Rise and the Fall,