HOT OFF THE PRESS
The October issue of Underground Sound has landed!
Always groovy. Always free.
2000+ copies delivered monthly to over 200 South Sound spots.
Pick one up at your favorite haunt, including Hob Nob, Mary Mart, House of Records, Free The Funk, The Method, Hippie House, Magoos, 1111, South Sound Scooters, Black Cat Barber, The Brotherhood Lounge & more.
SAVE THE DATE!
We’re conjuring up a magical evening at The Church Cantina!
When: Thursday October 8th, 6:30pm
Where: The Church Cantina
5240 S. Tacoma Way
It’s always party time with Underground Sound!
Each month we call together our creative community to connect, conspire and collaborate.
FEATURED COVER ARTIST
MARK MONLUX
The Creature
Straight from the cover of Underground Sound, Mark Monlux’s take on the iconic Creature rises from the black in glorious, monstrous detail. Created in Mark’s unmistakable illustrative style, the original cover came to life as he experimented with reversing the image—transforming every line, scale, bubble and hidden detail into this striking black-and-white design.
A lifelong fan of movie culture, monsters and the wonderfully unconventional, Mark brings both reverence and his own playful eye to one of horror’s most beloved creatures.
SHOP MARK’S COLLECTION
The Creature — Mark Monlux
Straight from the cover of Underground Sound, Mark Monlux’s take on the iconic Creature rises from the black in glorious, monstrous detail. Created in Mark’s unmistakable illustrative style, the original cover came to life as he experimented with reversing the image—transforming every line, scale, bubble and hidden detail into this striking black-and-white design.
A lifelong fan of movie culture, monsters and the wonderfully unconventional, Mark brings both reverence and his own playful eye to one of horror’s most beloved creatures.
Wear it for spooky season. Keep wearing it because monsters never go out of style.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
The Creature — Mark Monlux
Straight from the cover of Underground Sound, Mark Monlux’s take on the iconic Creature rises from the black in glorious, monstrous detail. Created in Mark’s unmistakable illustrative style, the original cover came to life as he experimented with reversing the image—transforming every line, scale, bubble and hidden detail into this striking black-and-white design.
A lifelong fan of movie culture, monsters and the wonderfully unconventional, Mark brings both reverence and his own playful eye to one of horror’s most beloved creatures.
Wear it for spooky season. Keep wearing it because monsters never go out of style.
• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Every purchase supports independent artists and helps Tacoma Loyal continue its mission of celebrating the people, creativity, and culture that make Tacoma extraordinary.
THAT’S THE TICKET!
There’s a curious little ticket being passed around the 253.
Scan the QR code and you’ll unlock an invitation to join a growing community designed to keep our cash local and our creative economy thriving.
Members enjoy a variety of exclusive monthly perks from artists, businesses and creatives across Tacoma and the South Sound.
Supporting local while saving money?
Double win!
And while members pay less than a Netflix subscription, it’s free for businesses to join and benefit from community exposure.
Now, that’s the ticket!
DON’T MISS LIST
This year, Tacoma Loyal and Underground Sound proudly collaborated with Art on the Ave and the Sixth Avenue Business District to select our August cover artist.
We asked artists to submit a piece that visually expressed the energy, creativity and community spirit of the Ave, in either a literal or abstract interpretation.
From an inspiring collection of submissions, we selected one piece to become the cover of the August 2026 issue of Underground Sound.
We are honored to introduce our 2026 Cover Artist, Ashley Laufer, along with our Featured Artists, Sherrie “Voxx” Johnson and Kcie Monk, whose artwork beautifully captures the imagination, diversity, and creative spirit that make this community so special.
The collaboration extends beyond the pages of the zine. Each artist’s work has been transformed into a collection of wearable art, with select designs now available as t-shirts and tank tops through Market Loyal.
