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Bloomsbury Presents The Mess That Made Them by Ryan T. Pozzi, read by John Moraitis What if the artists we call “geniuses” weren’t born extraordinary at all—but simply refused to stop creating when life made it nearly impossible? Ryan Pozzi invites readers to step closer, past the...

'This is the greatest rock and roll book ever written' GUY GARVEY, Elbow 'A brilliant storyteller, Clint has been there to see it all first-hand' TIM BURGESS, The Charlatans 'Clint writes like he speaks and plays; as one who knows' JOHNNY MARR, The Smiths 'Clint knows it all, has done it all'...

A ROUGH TRADE AND UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 'Brilliantly entertaining' MOJO 'A rollercoaster tale' Classic Pop 'Endlessly vivid' i Paper 'A beautifully candid bromance . . . the shared vision and the strength of their bond is palpable on every page of a book that even casual fans should...

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Freddie Mercury’s story comes alive in this immersive audio production, featuring original Queen music throughout. Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest showmen of the twentieth century. With his unparalleled voice and searing...

Taylor Swift atingiu o topo das paradas com estilos musicais que vão do country ao pop, ao folk, ao indie-rock. Esta biografia envolvente conta a história de como um dos maiores ícones pop do mundo deixou de crescer em uma fazenda de árvores de Natal para lotar estádios em todo o mundo. Desde seu álbum de estreia homônimo em 2006, a superestrela pop vendeu mais de 200 milhões de discos, esgotou os ingressos de incontáveis arenas durante suas turnês ao redor do mundo e quebrou recordes de bilheteria com seu filme da The Eras Tour.

From a scholar and dedicated member of the BeyHive comes an an in-depth exploration of the lessons and affirmations of Beyoncé’s work and how her music 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...

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.

'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...

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...

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...

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.