Skyscraper (magazine)

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Skyscraper was an independent music magazine dedicated to coverage of a wide range of progressive and underground music. It was founded by Peter Bottomley and Andrew Bottomley in 1997 [1] and published its first issue in 1998. Its headquarters was in Boulder, Colorado. [1] The magazine covers various genres of music and is often likened to an American version of Mojo . Its format includes in-depth interviews, music reviews, and articles covering books, film, comics, and social and political issues. The quarterly print edition of Skyscraper discontinued after the Spring 2009 issue. [2] The founders started an online magazine in 2010. [1]

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