HOT OFF THE PRESS
The September 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!
Who digs pinball?
Or just cold drinks & lively conversation?
When: Thursday September 10th, 6:30pm
Where: The Triple Knock
2713 6th Ave Tacoma
It’s always party time with Underground Sound!
Each month we call together our creative community to connect, conspire and collaborate.
FEATURED COVER ARTIST
MATTHEW CHERAMY
Part of Matthew’s evolving Vantage Point series, The Triple Knock captures the beloved Sixth Avenue pinball bar through his signature rain-soaked perspective. The dripping paint—Matthew’s way of “painting the rain”—brings emotion and movement to a familiar Tacoma landmark.
The Triple Knock has also become part of Matthew’s own story, showing his work on its walls and connecting his art with new collectors.
SHOP MATTHEW’S COLLECTION
Tacoma after dark, through the eyes of artist Matthew Cheramy.
Featuring The Triple Knock, the artwork chosen for the September cover of Underground Sound, this black tee brings Matthew’s rain-soaked vision of the beloved Sixth Avenue pinball bar off the page and into wearable art.
Part of his Vantage Point series, the piece captures a familiar Tacoma place with all the mood, movement and emotion of a rainy Northwest night.
Wear local art. Support local artists.
• 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!
Meet Olivia.
One of Matthew Cheramy’s most beautiful works, Olivia was a piece he knew he wanted to see become wearable art. Her luminous face emerges from the darkness in rich, expressive layers, with those striking eyes and bold red lips pulling you right in.
Printed on black to let Matthew’s original artwork take center stage, the Olivia Tee is a little mysterious, a little haunting, and completely captivating.
Wear local art. Support local artists.
• 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!
Meet Olivia.
One of Matthew Cheramy’s most beautiful works, Olivia was a piece he knew he wanted to see become wearable art. Her luminous face emerges from the darkness in rich, expressive layers, with those striking eyes and bold red lips pulling you right in.
Printed on black to let Matthew’s original artwork take center stage, the Olivia Hoodie is a little mysterious, a little haunting, and completely captivating.
Wear local art. Support local artists.
• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Front pouch pocket
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!
Meet Olivia.
One of Matthew Cheramy’s most beautiful works, Olivia was a piece he knew he wanted to see become wearable art. Her luminous face emerges from the darkness in rich, expressive layers, with those striking eyes and bold red lips pulling you right in.
Printed on black to let Matthew’s original artwork take center stage, the Olivia Tank is a little mysterious, a little haunting, and completely captivating.
Wear local art. Support local artists.
• 60% combed ringspun cotton, 40% polyester
• Lightweight jersey
• Breathable and comfy for all-day wear
• Fitted silhouette
• Scoop neck and racerback
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!
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.
