(Paperback)

Be it "Tipperary" or "Pokarekare", the morning reveille or the bugle's last post, concert parties at the front or patriotic songs at home, music was central to New Zealand's experience of the First World War. In Good-Bye Maoriland, the acclaimed author of Blue Smoke introduces us the songs and sounds of World War I in order to take us deep inside

(Hardback, Main)

The moving story of Rachmaninoff's years in exile and the composition of his last great work, against a cataclysmic backdrop of two world wars and personal tragedy.

(Paperback)

A fascinating deep dive into the dark Romanticism of Goth music by one of its central figures.

(Hardback)

A fascinating deep dive into the dark Romanticism of Goth music by one of its central figures.

(Paperback)

An intimate portrait of the 1970 Grateful Dead album, Workingman's Dead, charting its influences and historical importance.

(Paperback)

An explosive insider account of grime, from subculture to international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of Wiley, Dizzee Rascal and Stormzy.
'An essential read' THE WIRE

(Paperback, No Edition)

Weaves together the definitive story of the Seattle music scene through a series of over 130 interviews with the people who were there.

(Paperback)

An in-depth analysis of the most infamous lo-fi album of the 90s.

(Hardback)

The 100 most iconic guitars from around the globe, from early modern beginnings to cutting-edge electric models

(Hardback)

A celebration of the world's most seductive instrument, with large full-colour photographs plus lore, players, makers, legends. Inspiring to look through, and - with a slipcase - beautiful to hold.

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In this book, Eric Weisbard shows how the album has matured into a work whose baroque excesses now have something to teach us about pop and the platforms it raises and lowers, about a man who suddenly found himself praised to the firmament for every character trait that had hitherto marked him as an irredeemable loser.

(Hardback)

This book follows the complete story of Guns N Roses: the highs and lows, the triumphs and failures, the fights, the excess, and the great music that shook the world.

(Paperback)

Harlem 69 brings Stuart Cosgroves epic sixties trilogy to a dramatic conclusion and looks forward to brilliant music yet to come jazz funk to disco and hip hop.

(Hardback, 2nd Edition, Second Printing with Additions and Corrections)

An exploration of musical harmony from its ancient fundamentals to its most complex modern progressions, addressing how and why it resonates emotionally and spiritually in the individual.

(Hardback)

30 iconic images celebrating Harry Styles and his biggest highlights to date, proving him one of the most exciting artists in the world.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

An 'A to Z'-format biography of one of the most successful pop artists of all time.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Hey America!unearths the untold story of how successive presidents and their most senior aides recruited pop, rock and soul musicians to campaign for their election and help shape and represent public policy (often with disastrous consequences). It reveals a remarkable roller-coaster of social change.

(Hardback)

A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans

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THE FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF DE LA SOUL UNPACKING THE RISE, STRUGGLES, AND ENDURING INFLUENCE OF A HIP HOP LEGEND

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On the Australian music industry, as told through the eyes and experiences of six key industry figures, demonstrates how each of these businessmen have changed the Australian music industry and, at the same time, adapted to technological and industry changes.

(Hardback)

"Examines the Hilltop Hoods' The Calling (2003), analysing the album, its impact on Australian hip-hop and the sociocultural context from which it emerged"--

(Paperback)

"Examines the Hilltop Hoods' The Calling (2003), analysing the album, its impact on Australian hip-hop and the sociocultural context from which it emerged"--