John R. Davis is a historian and author whose book *Keep Your Ear to the Ground: A History of Punk Fanzines in Washington, DC* (Georgetown University Press, 2025) chronicles the rise of grassroots punk publications that shaped the capital’s vibrant underground music scene. Drawing on archival materials and firsthand accounts, Davis explores how fanzines fostered community, political expression, and DIY culture in the Washington, DC punk movement from the late 1970s onward. His research highlights the intersection of music, media, and social activism, offering a detailed cultural history of an influential yet often overlooked facet of American punk.