Lauren Measure is an inspiration to me. I “met” her through listening to The Measure [SA] records, and through the imperfect pipeline of DIY punk, our paths began to cross more and more often, even though we live three thousand miles away. Razorcake interviewed the Measure [SA], I’ve seen them play plenty of times, and we’ve shared bonding experiences that involved third-party, inappropriate urination developments in our midst. Lauren is also one of Razorcake’s secret weapons, being one of our most reliable, crackerjack graphic designers. So, Lauren will hopefully understand that when I say Get It Together is like a collection of those inspirational posters—like of a cat hanging precariously from a branch with the text “Hang in there!” underneath—I mean it in a totally non-cheesy, non-corporate-office, get-your-ass-outta-bed inspiration in a style that is instantly recognizable as her own. This zine is sorta like koans: something to mill over again and again. –Todd (751 Bushwick Ave., Brooklyn, NY11221)