Music

Many people alive today (as of the writing of this, in 2022), especially in the US, witnessed the global rise of hip-hop…

A collection of humorous essays from the DC punk scene fixture Ian Svenonius, Censorship Now!! offers an entertaining…

Although Tupac died twenty-five years ago, his life, music, and message remain as relevant as ever. Following the…

In the summer of 2020, Tupac Shakur’s single “Changes” became an anthem for the worldwide protests against the…

How well do you know your underground punk bands? But just how well do you know them? This essential photographic…

Following Jimmy Harper's move to Chicago, he finds himself entangled with the mob and a black drag performer. Not…

Choosing Death is widely recognized as the definitive history of extreme music subgenres. For this revised and expanded…

For fans of The Clash, this volume is the essential guide to all the albums, tours, and concerts that made them so…

One of the most influential rock bands of the late 20th century, with their 3rd album titled London's Calling being…

This book introduces classical music with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and 8 sound-chip buttons. It brings to life…

The brilliant guitar player of the Slits who brilliantly defaced the London Museum of Art's punk exhibit to include…

A teenager finds solace in a diner full of grumpy seniors during the heydey of San Francisco punk. It's a mythological…

What are the successes and failures of punk and its institutions? What happened to a once-thriving punk underground…

Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Soundgarden, and many others all produced their music with SST…

Yee-haw! If you like pickup trucks and guns and the patriarchy, then you surely love country music. And if you happen to…

Crass (1977-1984) was a group of artists, activists, writers, filmmakers, and musicians that banded together using punk…

Acclaimed music producer Rick Rubin is well-known for creating a creative space where artists can fully explore their…

For the last 45 years, the Damned have been a tremendous influence on British music. Starting in 1976 they brought UK…

For parents who love music and want to share it with their kids, this collection of folk songs is an excellent…

Ever wanted a punk origins story? Hint: the correct answer is "fuck yeah". Get an in-depth picture of the first 20 years…

In this thrilling conclusion to the Medicine for the Blues trilogy that follows a gay doctor who becomes immersed in…

Bowie was an innovator, and his ever-changing sound charted hits for decades. This need for reinvention, both…

While David Bowie's artistic incarnations are well-known as he remains one of our time's most innovative performers, few…

In 1975, rock photographer Andrew Kent was asked to document David Bowie's life for two years, with unlimited access.…