I have to say the death of Tablet is a sad thing for Seattle. It’s great to have a ground level zine for new writers, new bands, new designers, etc. Editor Dan Halligan is always great about working with writers who don’t have experience but have passion, something bigger publications don’t always have time to do. (Plus Dan’s always up for a good debate/argument about music/pop culture.) Hopefully something will start up in its place, or the people involved will find a more financially viable way to cover local culture. I know working at a free/non paying publication ain’t easy, and they put a lot of work into the magazine.