Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive

Name: Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive
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ISBN: 9781960988843

The Story of Asian Man Records

Mike Huguenor

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Clash Books
19 May 2026

Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Biography: general; Biography: arts & entertainment; Ethnic studies; Music industry

The page-turning, definitive guide to beloved ska musician Mike Park and his iconic indie label Asian Man Records.

Sourced from over a hundred hours of interviews with musicians, producers, booking agents, label owners, writers, fans, employees, volunteers, friends and family, Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive tells the singular story of Asian Man Records.

In its first thirty years, Asian Man Records released over 400 albums, all from the garage at Mike Park's parents' house. Founded when Park was in his early twenties, the label has started and supported the careers of musicians across many generations, all free from the pressures of the larger music industry. It seemed things could even stay that way forever, until an unexpected email arrived...

Spanning early releases by breakout artists like Less Than Jake and Alkaline Trio, to albums that went viral on TikTok, every record has its own story. All of them connect back to Mike Park, the record label founder, who went from struggling with racism as a Korean American in an overwhelmingly white town, to his current status as international underground inspiration.

Written by Mike Huguenor, a musician who has seen the label from inside and out, this music biography documents thirty years in the life of a record label unlike any other-the one and only Asian Man Records.

By: Mike Huguenor
Imprint: Clash Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781960988843
ISBN 10: 1960988840
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 19 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mike Huguenor is a musician and writer from San Jose, CA, known for playing in a variety of punk and indie rock bands, including Shinobu, Hard Girls, and Jeff Rosenstock (as well as making solo music under his own name). Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive is his first published book.

Reviews for Elvis is Dead, I'm Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records

""Mike Park is one of indie music's greatest unsung heroes. Over the past 30 years, he's done a lot for punk, ska, indie rock and DIY culture in general. Mike Huguenor's book, Elvis Is Dead, I'm Still Alive, is the first document that shows the full scope of Mike Park's influence on music, culture, and politics. It's a deeply researched and fascinating read! A must-own for any music lover."" —Aaron Carnes, author of In Defense of Ska