(Hardback)

The definitive history of this groundbreaking record label, founded in 1947 in New York by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson, features Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Lizzo, and countless other music legends, shot by many of the greatest music photographers of all time.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

A celebration of Heavenly Recordings, one of the most iconic and admired independent British record labels of the past three decades, published to mark the 30th anniversary of the label

(Paperback)

The first official account of the iconic record label.

(Paperback)

Hit Men is the shocking, highly controversial expose of the venality, greed, and corruption of many of the assorted kingpins and hustlers who rule over the music industry. "A sobering, blunt, and unusually well-observed depiction of the sometimes sordid inner workings of the music business".--Billboard. 4 pages of photographs.

(Paperback)

What links Taylor Swift to a factory worker Kanye West to a German engineer Beyonce to a boardroom mogul They've all changed the face of the music business, in the most unexpected ways. This is the story of how online piracy and the MP3 revolutionised the way our world works, one track at a time.

(Hardback)

A brand new history of the iconic Manchester label Factory Records, told from the perspectives of the women who played key roles in its success

(Hardback)

A SEARING INVESTIGATION INTO HOW SPOTIFY HAS DRASTICALLY CHANGED MUSIC FOREVER

(Hardback, No Edition)

(Hardback, Main)

A landmark social history of British rap and grime - from the artists and communities who created and were shaped by the music, to the listeners who found a sense of identity and home within it - by one of the nation's foremost cultural chroniclers.

(Paperback, Main)

A landmark social history of British rap and grime - from the artists and communities who created and were shaped by the music, to the listeners who found a sense of identity and home within it - by one of the nation's foremost cultural chroniclers.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

By revealing the moments that have helped to define their lives and careers, in this book, musicians discuss how they developed as artists, how they approach performance, and how they handle the business side of music. This book also examines the role of contracts, self-promotion, getting and keeping gigs, and managing money.

(Paperback, 2nd Edition)

"How to Grow as a Musician is packed with candid views on everything from overcoming failure to the art of writing a song to doing that all-important ego check. Whether theyre just getting started or have been in the business for years, all musicians will reap the rewards of this thoughtful career guide."--Back cover.

(Paperback)

Presents a social and cultural history of the contentious, diverse, and experimental culture of musical production and enjoyment that aims to understand how recording technologies fit into and influence musicians', as well as listeners', lives.

(Hardback)

Presents a social and cultural history of the contentious, diverse, and experimental culture of musical production and enjoyment that aims to understand how recording technologies fit into and influence musicians', as well as listeners', lives.

(Paperback)

Helps music managers and artists learn the secrets of successful management with scenarios from a manager's work life along with the legal and business skills to master them. This book teaches them how to acquire clients, negotiate contracts, develop image, administer taxes and finances, and deal with promoters, media, attorneys, and unions.

(Hardback)

There are over a million jazz recordings, but only a few hundred tunes have been recorded repeatedly. Why did a minority of songs become jazz standards Why do some songs--and not others--get rerecorded by many musicians Shaping Jazz answers this question and more, exploring the underappreciated yet crucial roles played by initial production and m

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"Professional insights into the business of selling music"--P. [4] of cover.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

An honest and astonishing memoir by Fierce Panda record-label founder Simon Williams, charting his love affair with indie, his music-industry successes and his heartfelt personal struggles.