Music

Jon Savage's oral history of Joy Division is the last word on the band that ended with the suicide of Ian Curtis in Macclesfield on 18 May, 1980.

The authorised biography of Nick Lowe, the 'Jesus of Cool'.

From the ultimate David Bowie expert comes an exploration of the final four decades of his musical career, covering every song he wrote, performed or produced.

_________'Hepworth's knowledge and understanding of rock history is prodigious ... [a] hugely entertaining study of the LP's golden age' The Times_________The era of the LP began in 1967, with 'Sgt Pepper';

A remarkable memoir from New Order's Stephen Morris, who tells his story for the first time.

A groundbreaking account of Schumann, a major composer whose music is becoming increasingly popular over the years.

A style of lo-fi electronic music that emerged from the first generation of 8-bit video game hardware, chiptune thrives today in a vibrant musical subculture that repurposes obsolete gaming hardware. Bits and Pieces tells the story of chiptune in full.

'No Slade = No Oasis. It's as devastating and as simple as that' Noel GallagherWith six consecutive number one singles and the smash hit 'Merry Xmas Everybody', Slade were unstoppable. Now, the man whose outlandish costumes and unmistakable hairstyle made Slade one of the definitive acts of the Glam Rock era tells his story.But there's more to Dave's life than rock 'n' roll and good times. So Here It Is also covers the band's painful break-up, Dave's subsequent battle with depression, and his recovery from the stroke that threatened to cut short his performing career.If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be a working-class lad from the Midlands suddenly confronted by unimaginable fame, So Here It Is is the definitive account, told with heart and humour and filled with never-before-seen photos.

Be inspired this New Year by a young woman's journey through life, love and lyricsWhen I feel like I'm going mad, I write. A lot of my worst fears have come true; fears that felt so big I could barely hold them in my head. I was convinced that when they happened, the world would end.But the world didn't end. In fact, it pushed on and demanded to keep spinning through all sorts of mayhem, and I got through it. And because I persisted, I learned lessons about how to be a stronger, kinder, better human lessons you can only learn by going through these sorts of things. This is for the people with minds that just don't stop; for those who feel everything a thousand times more than others around them. Here are some words I wrote.

The cofounder and central figure of one of America's most successful vocal groups, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson is a standout artist with an astonishing volume of diverse work spanning over half a century that serves as testament to his creative output and influence on modern music. Today, Wilson stands as a survivor of life challenges stemming from substance abuse and mental illness and enjoys a revitalized career in which he continues to create new works and perform around the world to enthusiastic audiences in sold-out venues.This unique book covers the breadth of Wilson's creative life as composer, producer, performer, and collaborator, not only as a Beach Boy, but also as a solo artist and collaborator with artists such as Jan and Dean, The Honeys, Spring, The Castells, and The Hondells. The book also surveys his less-examined work as a performer of the music of George Gershwin, of the songs from Disney films, and of children's books and movies. Because of its breadth, The Words and Music of Brian Wilson will appeal both to dedicated and casual fans alike of The Beach Boys and of Brian Wilson as well as to scholars in popular music and American studies.

P. Diddy 1999. The keys to success & not giving a f*ck. 12 exclusive photos 52 links to video Rare promo items. The Real Diddy unveils a core understanding of who Sean Combs is as a man, father, celebrity, artist, producer, entrepreneur and visionary. These crucial reflections symbolize the turning point of Sean Combs life IN HIS OWN WORDS! Puffy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, Black Sinatra: whatever you choose to call him, Sean Combs has used his brain, finesse, and savvy to amass a net worth currently approaching ONE BILLION DOLLARS!Exclusive Sean Combs interview. Distinctive Toronto 1999 press conference.The Real Diddy, the 12th book in the series, captures an ambitious Sean Combs TWICE in the summer of 1999. It is THE key period in his life, fundamental to understand the thought process that precipitated his current success. The crossroads of life once completely in sync with the music business and the shift to entertainment lifestyle capitalism.The GOODPuff Daddy is set to release Forever, the follow up to his 7 000 000 selling takeover No Way Out. Sean Combs entertainment lifestyle empire and the influence that comes with lording over a corner of pop culture is on a steady incline. Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean John, Justin's, Notorious magazine are in fine form.The BADA bevvy of ugly personal rumours aims for Sean Combs essence. His sexuality is questioned, and there are rumblings he is connected to the murder of Tupac Shakur.The UGLYPerilous and under the gun, Sean Combs is facing second-degree assault and criminal mischief charges, for erupting into Nas manager and Interscope Records executive Steve Stoute's office and allegedly smashing a champagne bottle over his head.Scroll up and buy it today!Behind the Music Tales is a series which captures the mood and feel of the energy that surged through music in the 90s and 2000s. It presents exclusive, original interviews as an honest record, directly from authentic creative forces, and is a distinct historical document.

Bruce Springsteen's words and music have been part of the American landscape for nearly half a century, and are today cherished by millions worldwide. Indeed, Springsteen has been known to inspire religious devotion among his fans, and his shows with the E Street Band are often compared to a revivalist congregation. However, there has not been a comprehensive scholarly study of the biblical and theological motifs in Springsteen's lyrics.Until now.Reading Springsteen's songs as one would a poem, The Grace of God and the Grace of Man sheds new light on Springsteen's work. The book's first section examines the theological overtones of Springsteen's early albums, focusing on his critique of traditional religious institutions and the promise of this-worldly salvation through romantic love and the open road. This trajectory in Springsteen's writing reaches an exhilarating apex in Born to Run, only to be methodically dismantled in the subsequent Darkness on the Edge of Town. The second section of the book examines the ways in which Springsteen reworks three traditional terms in his work after Darkness on the Edge of Town: sin, grace, and the struggle within. Drawing on songs from across Springsteen's later work, the book demonstrates that Springsteen consistently situates these terms in the lived struggle to overcome the forces that pull us away from our better selves. Sin is the surrender to these forces, and grace the blessings that come from overcoming them; both result from the struggle within. The third and final section, ';Springsteen's Midrash,' examines songs that explicitly interpret biblical passages, including ';Into the Fire,' ';Adam Raised a Cain,' and the hauntingly beautiful ';Jesus Was an Only Son.' The Grace of God and the Grace of Man's close readings of Springsteen's songs provide a wealth of local insights as well as a new critical framework for the appreciation of this major American artist.

Ochoa Gautier's groundbreaking book draws primarily from nineteenth-century Colombian sources to explore how listening has been central to the production of notions of language, music, voice, and sound.

In Great Songwriting Techniques, veteran composer and teacher Jack Perricone shares years of experience in the art, science, and pedagogy of songwriting to teach readers the craft.