Rich Horton

It’s coming up to fifteen years of Rift being around in one form another. There have been starts and stops, big ideas and rebirths. Many writers, editors, helpers, artists, etc. have helped out over the years, and for them, I am greatly appreciative.

The view from here has been great watching musicians, bands and local artists explode into something fantastic. There are also those who came and went, either by leaving town for bigger things. Or those who decided to be an artist wasn’t for them.

Riftmagazine.com has stayed quiet for more than two months. My last attempt at trying to post regularly lasted about five days. It’s not like I haven’t been here before. So saying Rift will be over on a specified date or we are closing down shop seems pointless.

I have been cleaning up old files, old print issues, emails and other Rift related stuff. In between now and our 15th anniversary (May 1st), I still will be posting some new and flashback stuff. Also posting some videos and tracks of things I forgot to post or missed.

There is a new age upon us for art, and what the internet and media will become. So I am open to keeping Rift open-ended, even though it might seem mostly silent there after May.

Many ideas have bounced around in my head, where people could post things themselves, or something along those lines. I just haven’t found an easy way to have that happen, without technical or visual issues.

I am open to ideas, so feel free to email me at riftmagazinedotcom@gmail.com – I would love to hear from you.

Remember to keep supporting local music and art; it needs you.

Rich Horton