Category: Books

"Silhouettes and Shadows" promises "secret history" of David Bowie's "Scary Monsters"

“Silhouettes and Shadows” promises “secret history” of David Bowie’s “Scary Monsters”

Next month sees publication of a new book that delves into the story behind one of David Bowie’s most pivotal albums: his 1980 collection Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).

New book "Neon Side of Town" tells story of The B-52s as more than just "silly party band"

New book “Neon Side of Town” tells story of The B-52s as more than just “silly party band”

A pair of authors are promising the first critical biography of The B-52s with their just-published new book on the iconic New Wave rockers.

New book "I Thought I Heard You Speak" spotlights women's integral role at Factory Records

New book “I Thought I Heard You Speak” spotlights women’s integral role at Factory Records

A new 500-page oral history by Audrey Golden promises to reveal the untold story of the women who played a pivotal role in the success of Factory Records.

Thurston Moore's new memoir "Sonic Life" to recount path to Sonic Youth and beyond

Thurston Moore’s new memoir “Sonic Life” to recount path to Sonic Youth and beyond

Thurston Moore this fall will release a new memoir called “Sonic Life” that will trace his musical awakening, the formation of and decades-long run of Sonic Youth.

New book "Live From the Underground" to tell the story of American college radio

New book “Live From the Underground” to tell the story of American college radio

A new book set for publication early next year promises to deliver the first overarching history of American college radio, tracing the medium’s rise as a force in music culture.

History of goth explored in new books by The Cure's Lol Tolhurst, The Membranes' John Robb

History of goth explored in new books by The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst, The Membranes’ John Robb

The story of goth music and culture is being recounted in a pair of new books by musicians Lol Tolhurst of The Cure and John Robb of The Membranes.

New book "Maps and Legends" promises comprehensive history of R.E.M.

New book “Maps and Legends” promises comprehensive history of R.E.M.

The story of of one of college rock’s most foundational bands is told anew in John Hunter’s hefty biography “Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.”