Local Unrest: The Extraordinary True Story of the Birth and Rise of Hawaiian Punk, Indie, and Underground Rock - Shawn "Speedy" Lopes

Recommended reading. Local Unrest is the real-life story of a most unusual, colorful, and dynamic underground music scene almost completely unknown to the outside world. Through the candid, eye-opening accounts of the offbeat nightlifers who built Hawaii’s rambunctious punk, post-punk, and alternative rock communities, former music journalist Shawn “Speedy” Lopes takes us on a fascinating deep dive into the most isolated and overlooked music scene in America.

Written by Shawn "Speedy" Lopes. 420 pages, paperback. Published December 15, 2025.