We are sad to report that we lost a dear friend and longtime part of the Lookout Records family. Erika Hynes passed away earlier this week from complications of liver failure. In addition to being a part of the Lookout Records staff for many years, Erika also co-owned and operated Little Type Mailorder which handled mail order for Lookout Records, Ted Leo and Screeching Weasel among others and in general is one of the best punk mail order companies around. Erika was truly a beautiful person - a talented artist with a wonderful smile, quick wit and the truest heart.

Here is a news post by Larry Livermore from PunkNews and a post by Ted Leo on his website about Erika.

We miss you Erika. Her husband Patrick and all of her friends and family have our sincerest sympathies.