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Book exploring field recordings in electronic music, Ears To The Ground, set for release

Velocity Press will publish Ben Murphy's examination of the way field recordings fold the natural world into electronic music this May

A new book exploring the interaction of electronic music and the earth through the use of field recordings will be published later this year. Ears...

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History and evolution of hip-hop explored in new book by The Roots' Questlove

The new book, put together with author Ben Greenman, explores "the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop"

The Roots' Questlove is publishing another book. Hip-Hop Is History will explore the development of the genre from its origins through to the present day...

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New book explores the impact of synths and new music tech on R&B

Let The Music Play: How R&B Fell In Love With 80s Synths explores work by Prince, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and more

A new book, set to be published in February, will explore the impact that synths and various forms of music technology had on the development...

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New book on Saint Etienne tells band’s story and explores the nature of memory

Journalist Ramzy Alwakeel's upcoming book features new interviews with band members Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell

A new book examines Saint Etienne's history and the way the UK band played with the concept of memory. How We Used Saint Etienne to...

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New book explores raving as a radical queer and trans practice in late capitalism

Author and scholar McKenzie Wark's new book, out in March 2023, asks, "What is an art of life for what feels like the end of a world?"

A new book dives into New York's queer and trans rave scene during late-stage capitalism. Raving, by New York-based Australian author and scholar McKenzie Wark...

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Jungle drum & bass book All Crews to get reissue with accompanying audiobook and soundtrack

"Since the scene has survived the rise of streaming, mass venue closures and pandemics, we decided the book deserved an update," author Brian Belle-Fortune said

All Crews: Journeys through Jungle Drum and Bass Culture is getting a third update and reissue, accompanied by an audiobook for the first time. Author...

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Gorillaz co-founder Jamie Hewlett to release new art book, Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee

Featuring a "definitive and exhaustive timeline" of the cult show alongside brand new visual work and accompanying novel.

Gorillaz co-founder Jamie Hewlett is releasing a new art book, based on his TV show, 'Phoo Action'. 'Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee' will arrive in stores...

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New Daft Punk book, After Daft, will explore the duo’s career and cultural impact

Including the influence of their famous 'Teachers', the rise of subgenres like blog house, and the eventual split

A new Daft Punk book, 'After Daft', has been announced, exploring the iconic duo's 28-year legacy, and wider cultural impact.

Vast in scope, fans can...

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New book, Can Music Make You Sick?, explores mental health in the music industry

The book will be available at the end of September

A new book about mental health in the music industry is set to be published.

Titled Can Music Make You Sick?: Measuring the Price of...

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This new book tells a visual history of Chicago house using classic rave flyers

This new 96-page book, Beyond Heaven: Chicago House Party Flyers From 1983-1989, documents the rise of Chicago house using classic posters and artwork from the...

There’s a glory to whacking open a thick paperback cover of raised black title design, of a typical hand-drawn skyline and musical quavers, atop a...

New book Rave On traces electronic music’s shift from subculture to multimillion pound industry

Exploring everything from Detroit and Berlin Techno to Israeli psytrance

Rave On: Global Adventures In Electronic Dance Music, a new book written by widely celebrated journalist Matthew Collin, documents the evolution and ever-changing culture of...

Best of North America tour heads to Miami with My Favorite Robot, Moon Boots and more

Moon Boots!, My Favorite Robot! Will Clarke, Kill Frenzy!...

DJ Mag's epic Best of North America Awards tour heads to Miami's Heart Nightclub on Saturday 8th July with Moon Boots, My Favorite Robot, Will...

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Evolution of UK electronic music, ‘from Doctor Who to acid house’, explored in new book

Dream Machines will trace the evolution of electronic music in the UK, from its avant-garde, post-WW2 beginnings to the dance music of today

A new book authored by Matthew Collin will explore the evolution UK electronic music through the 20th century. Dream Machines: Electronic Music in Britain From...

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New book Acid House As It Happened captures the rise of the UK rave scene

From car park raves to the first acid nights at Future and Shoom

A new photobook capturing the rise of the UK rave scene has been published by IDEA. Compiled by photographer and journalist Dave Swindells, Acid House...

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New book documenting the European free party scene from 1997 to 2005 is out today

Dirty Dancing is Italian photographer Mattia Zoppellaro's self-described homage to the scene

A new book documenting the European rave scene from 1997 to 2005 is available now.

Dirty Dancing, published via electronic label Klasse Wrecks and Berlin...