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From a dedicated member of Beyoncé’s “BeyHive”, an in-depth exploration of the lessons and affirmations of Beyoncé’s work and how she continues to speak for the historically unspoken for This is not a Beyoncé biography. This is a love letter to a musician whose songs star in our first...

Gary Wright reflects on his return to recording after a seven-year hiatus, revealing the inspiration behind his more organic musical direction and the making of the album Who I Am. He discusses blending Indian instruments with synthesizers, the enduring success of "Dream Weaver," his approach to songwriting, and his work in film music.

Tom Petty reflects on the making of his landmark solo album Southern Accents, discussing his recovery from a serious hand injury, his collaboration with Dave Stewart, and the creative process behind songs including "Don't Come Around Here No More" and "Rebels." He also shares insights into working with producer Jimmy Iovine, balancing his solo work with The Heartbreakers, experimenting with new sounds, and why he considers the album one of the most innovative and personal records of his career.

Gary Wright discusses the release of his album Human Love, his vision for the internet as a new platform for musicians, and the changing landscape of the music industry. He reflects on the stories behind classics including "Dream Weaver," "Love Is Alive," and "Really Wanna Know You," while sharing memories of Spooky Tooth, his enduring friendship and collaborations with George Harrison, and the creative experiences that shaped his remarkable career as a songwriter, performer and producer.

Bob Spitz, acclaimed author of The Beatles: The Biography, discusses the extensive research behind his definitive account of the world's most influential band. In this revealing interview, he explores the myths surrounding The Beatles' early years, the importance of Hamburg and the Cavern Club, the band's unique internal relationships, and the roles of Brian Epstein and George Martin.

Jens Hart - Geschichten die sein Leben schrieb Teil 1 Eine Reise durch viele Jahrzehnte Musikgeschichte & Begegnungen mit allen Höhen und Tiefen. Erlebnisse eines Herzblutkünstlers mit Blick hinter die Kulissen. Begegnungen, die sein Leben geprägt und bereichert haben. Ein Hörbuch, das fasziniert und zeigt, wie nah Freud und Leid im Show-Business und privat beieinander liegen.

'As One is brilliant. Truly, a great examination of a very rare musical event that makes me cherish what Suede have managed to do all the more' Shaun Keaveny 'As One documents with great care and exacting detail how Suede restored themselves from the margins' i Paper 'An intimate and obsessive...

The first all-encompassing biography of Elliott Smith, offering an intimate portrait of his life and musical legacy with brand-new interviews, lyrics, and correspondence from the people closest to him, many speaking for the first time Nobody Broke Your Heart is a tender, nuanced narrative of...

Join rock-legend, former Shihad frontman and lead singer of The Adults Jon Toogood in this unflinching and no-holds-barred memoir. This is more than a rock story. Toogood looks back on a 37-year career that helped define New Zealand rock music, and the personal cost that came with it. From a...

Visionary rapper of the groundbreaking "The Humpty Dance," producer of Tupac Shakur's iconic "I Get Around," and driving force of legendary hip-hop group Digital Underground, Shock G shares his story in Keep It Beautiful. This illustrated memoir by Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs, as told to Alexis...

Why does Beethoven’s music strike the human nervous system with a force that two centuries have done nothing to diminish? Why does the opening of the Fifth Symphony still make a roomful of strangers hold their breath? Why do the late quartets, written by a man sealed inside total deafness, reach depths of expression that composers with perfect hearing have never approached?

It’s the summer of 1996, and Andy is stuck in a dead-end admin job at a Soho picture library. His dreams of becoming an indie rockstar are over, but luckily, he’s found the Next Big Thing through promoting gigs in Camden: a Norwegian three-piece who sound like ABBA meets Nirvana. Plan B is simple, live the dream vicariously by managing them. And when a record company shows interest, a door opens into an exciting new world. The only things standing in his way are a total lack of music industry know-how and his scary boss at work, who disapproves of his extracurricular activities.

Destined to Give–The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley examines the evolution of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s benevolent giving and the purpose he found by sharing much of his wealth with others. Hoedel explores the roots of that generosity, which was a learned behavior when he was on the receiving end during those early years of poverty in Tupelo. It was there that he witnessed a natural sense of giving rooted in survival. Fame allowed Elvis Presley to be generous in ways he never could have imagined. However, trust became hard to come by for Elvis.

Before there was a framework, there was a life. The Lucid Path: Origins is the story of how the system was found. Through music and tennis courts, long roads and lost years, and twenty-two songs that turned out to be the instructions all along, written years before the author understood the framework they formed. It is not quite a memoir. It is the proof. One person living every stage the framework describes, decades before he could name it.

'Represents a pinnacle of its form: a syncretic work of art' DAN CHARNAS 'An impeccably constructed examination of an album that boosted the profile of South African music and reinvigorated Simon's career' UNCUT 'Made me appreciate the album's intricacies and paradoxes all the more' NEW YORK...

Ein Plädoyer gegen Schwarz-Weiß-Denken und für den Versuch eines Miteinanders, wenn die Gegensätze unüberwindbar scheinen. Keine einfachen Antworten, aber ein offenherziger und selbstkritischer Versuch, herauszufinden, was jetzt noch einen Unterschied machen könnte. Monchi will bleiben, wo sich schon so viele verabschiedet haben, will vor Ort etwas bewegen.

'A true original, a genuine maverick' ROBERT SMITH (The Cure) 'An ode to creativity and thinking outside the box, as well as to rock and roll in its purest form: messy, unpredictable and wholly irresistible' TELEGRAPH 'An intriguing insight into an industry during a time of big ideas and even...

Michael Jackson: The Visionary You Never Knew is more than an audiobook—it is an immersive journey into the ideas, plans, and private conversations that reveal a side of Michael Jackson the world rarely understood. Narrated by co-author Yusuf Jah, this special audio edition features authentic voicemail messages from Michael Jackson, allowing listeners to hear his ambition, frustration, humor, and vision in his own voice.

In 1997 as an unemployed musician living in a council house with my family I had little chance of suing Sade and Sony over my music claims to authorship on songs such as Smooth Operator et al. However at that time legal aid was prevalent and as my case had enormous merit it went forward all the way to the court steps. My bill in 1997 was around £30.000, however many others involved in the case had the same costs and they didn't have legal aid.

This audiobook features a foreword narrated by Zan Rowe. From our very first show in Brisbane in 2016, when we stopped mid-set to call out a guy who was pushing to the front and shoving women aside, we knew exactly what kind of space we wanted to build. One where women and queer people didn't...