40 pages of features (Hissy Fit, Bif Naked), indie record company round-ups (Sonic Unyon, Smallman) and reviews. Scene reports, and free wheeling opinions on everything from Vancouver’s lack of venues for live bands to the meaning of punk in the 90s, gives this zine a chatty appeal. What’s most amazing about this thing is it’s size – article after article. What they lack in great writing they certainly make up for in quantity. Messenger’s high energy enthusiasm might just be the perfect antidote for your music industry cynicism. (HN)