PRESSURE DROP: a deep dive into reggae’s explosive 1970s evolution
John Masouri’s Pressure Drop charts reggae’s journey from Jamaican roots to global acclaim, with insights into legends like Lee Perry.
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BOWIE ODYSSEY 74: Simon Goddard’s vivid portrait of another year in the icon’s life
Simon Goddard's latest instalment in his Bowie Odyssey series, weaves a vivid picture of 1974 and David Bowie’s role within it.
Revisiting punk’s iconic era: Mark Perry’s SNIFFIN’ GLUE chronicles the birth of rebellion
The reason punk anthology Sniffin’ Glue has endured is that it successfully made the things it was writing about sound really exciting.
WHAT HAVE WE GOT?: Simon Spence unmasks the ‘skinhead’ Oi! subculture
The history of the Oi! subculture in What Have We Got? by Simon Spence uncovers its turbulent journey and key figures.
The hidden figures of early blues music: QUEER BLUES explores LGBTQ+ musicians and their defiance
Discover LGBTQ+ musicians, their defiance against cultural taboos and the hidden figures of early blues music with Queer Blues by Darryl W. Bullock.
Exploring BOWIE’s golden years in BOWIE ODYSSEY 73: a decadent & well-researched history
Uncover the captivating world of David Bowie in Bowie Odyssey 73 by Simon Goddard, including the decadence, iconic figures, and key moments that shaped his life.
TOURING AND MENTAL HEALTH: your comprehensive guide to staying sane on the road
Touring can be grueling, but help is at hand with the Touring And Mental Health manual - a 625 page guide covering everything from addiction to nutrition.
Sun Records histography THE BIRTH OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL – how ELVIS, CASH & more got their big breaks
The story of Sun Records - recounted in new book The Birth Of Rock 'n' Roll - The Illustrated Story Of Sun Records - is one of the most fascinating in the history of popular music.
KID CONGO POWERS dredges up drug-fuelled exploits for rock memoir, SOME NEW KIND OF KICK
Kid Congo Powers closes Some New Kind Of Kick almost exactly 25 years before its publication, on the day he did heroin for the last time.
An insight into a chaotic year: BOWIE ODYSSEY 72 covers “peak Bowie”
Simon Goddard’s epic 10-book Bowie Odyssey series, recounting the life of perhaps the greatest pop star of his or any era against the cultural backdrop of 1970s Britain, continues with Bowie Odyssey 72.
BARRY ADAMSON | FEATURE
With his long-awaited memoir out now, what better time for a look at the life and work of Barry Adamson: Mancunian musical cult icon and collaborator with the likes of Nick Cave and David Lynch. David Nobakht has the goods.