Harp folds
Say goodbye to Harp magazine.
The monthly indie music publication ended its seven-year run with the current March/April issue (pictured).
"Unfortunately, Harp's critical acclaim never translated into sustaining commercial success," said Glenn Sabin, CEO of Harp's parent company Guthrie Inc.
"Harp's lifecycle was ill-timed with the precipitous decline of the music software industry, coupled with the consolidation of the consumer magazine newsstand business and rising paper and postage costs."
Still, it's sad to see another well-regarded print publication go under.
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
