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Neneh Cherry announces memoir, A Thousand Threads

The Swedish singer, songwriter and rapper has a focus on her musical and artistic family for her first book, out later this year

Neneh Cherry has written a memoir, titled A Thousand Threads, to be published later this year. The legendary singer, songwriter and rapper's first book will...

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Book on rave culture and UK cities, Out Of Space, to receive new edition in April

The best-selling examination of UK club culture and urban landscapes by journalist Jim Ottewill gets an update and expansion on Velocity Press

A best-selling book on UK club culture and urban landscapes is getting a new, expanded edition, coming to bookstores this spring. The 2024 version of...

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New book, A Quick Ting On: Grime, documents the history and evolution of the genre

Authored by journalist, rapper and youth activist Franklyn Addo, the new book is the latest offering by London-based publisher Jacaranda Books

A new book chronicling the history, influence and trajectory of UK grime is coming this September. Jacaranda Books' A Quick Ting On series will next...

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Daft Punk tribute book, We Were The Robots, released by Disco Pogo

The duo's first ever interview, handwritten notes and doodles, deep dive essays into seminal moments and a conversation with James Murphy all feature

A new Daft Punk tribute book, We Were The Robots, has been released and is available to buy now, charting the outfit's early years through...

Black Thought The Roots The Upcycled Self Memoir

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The Roots' Black Thought announces debut memoir, The Upcycled Self

The work focuses on four key relationships in the artist's life, and asks questions about identity, reflection and letting go

The Roots' Black Thought has announced his debut book, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are. The publication will...

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Daft Punk book, After Daft, includes interviews with Paul Johnson, Todd Edwards, Annie Mac, many more

Charting 28 years of Daft Punk and three decades of cultural, musical and technological developments

The publishers behind a forthcoming Daft Punk chronicle, After Daft: The Rewiring of 21st Century Culture, have released a long list of high-profile interviewees and...

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Music’s influence on cities explored in new book, This Must Be The Place

Out in September, the book dives into music's impact on cities, like London, Melbourne and Nashville

A new book examines the influence of music on cities, culturally and politically. This Must Be The Place, to be published by Repeater Books and...

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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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UK drill book, Woosh, documents the genre’s evolution

Tim & Barry Present Woosh is out now

A new book documenting the evolution of UK drill has gone on sale. Tim & Barry Present Woosh features a collection of photos from the...

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New book, MusicQuake, celebrates influential moments in electronic music history

The extensive work is an homage to the most controversial records and performances of the past 100 years

A new book, 'MusicQuake: The Most Disruptive Moments In Music', celebrates 50 landmark albums and events that changed the face of modern music, making history...

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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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Paul Oakenfold announces memoir, Ready Steady Go: My Unstoppable Journey in Dance

"In a career like mine you don’t get many chances to stop and reflect on what you’ve achieved"

Paul Oakenfold has announced the publication of a memoir, 'Ready Steady Go: My Unstoppable Journey in Dance', which will be published by Welbeck and arrive...