"Bootsy Holler's new book MakIng iT- An Intimate Documentary Of Seattle's Indie, Punk, and Post-Grunge Music Scene may be introduced on It's Nice That, but she needs no introduction to the riotous world of 90s and noughties American indie rock. A place where the beautiful simplicity of guitar-based music, with its oddball characters and dedicated radio play, created a cultural, metaphorical state of the eternal teenager."
"Bootsy Holler landed in Seattle just as grunge music took off, but she was intrigued by "more interesting music", for example, Pavement, PJ Harvey, Dinosaur Jr. and the local band Sunny Day Real State, who quickly became emo legends. It was here where Bootsy began shooting photos of everyone around her - musical artists and fans alike - to capture the palpable cultural wave, a feeling in the air that made rock fans feel close and similar. A community was growing."
Bootsy Holler landed in Seattle as grunge rose but gravitated toward Pavement, PJ Harvey, Dinosaur Jr., and Sunny Day Real State. She photographed musicians and fans to capture a palpable cultural wave and the feeling of closeness among rock fans. She lived with musicians, attended frequent club nights, and became integral to the vibrant local scene where it was easy to become a big fish in a small pond. Seattle produced countless indie rock bands, and Holler shot profile portraits and gig photography of figures including Moby, Beck, Pearl Jam, The Posies, R.E.M., and Reggie Watts.
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