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Girl in a Band (10th Anniversary Edition)

A Memoir

by Kim Gordon ...

*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***Updated and expanded with new material from the author and new foreword from Rachel Kushner**For many, Kim Gordon is the epitome of cool: vocalist, bassist/guitarist and founding member of Sonic Youth—one of the most successful bands to emerge from the post-punk New York scene—despite being famously reserved.Ten years ago, Gordon distilled that coolness into her ... Read more

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*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***Updated and expanded with new material from the author and new foreword from Rachel Kushner**For many, Kim Gordon is the epitome of cool: vocalist, bassist/guitarist and founding member of Sonic Youth—one of the most successful bands to emerge from the post-punk New York scene—despite being famously reserved.Ten years ago, Gordon distilled that coolness into her
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Fahrenheit-182

A Memoir

by Mark Hoppus, Dan Ozzi ...

***The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!***A smart, funny, and refreshing memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182.This is the story of an angst-filled kid from the desert, navigating the chaos of his parents' bitter divorce and searching for his place in the world. Each move across the country was a chance to reinvent himself, switching ... Read more

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***The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!***A smart, funny, and refreshing memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182.This is the story of an angst-filled kid from the desert, navigating the chaos of his parents' bitter divorce and searching for his place in the world. Each move across the country was a chance to reinvent himself, switching
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Music Sets You Free

by Ryuichi Sakamoto ...

Translated by Sam Bett ...

A bestseller in Japan, a remarkable reflection on making art, living life, and accepting death, from the legendary Ryuichi Sakamoto, the world-renowned musical genius and godfather of electronic music.One of Japan's most influential artists and composers, Ryuichi Sakamoto was a man of multitudes. Perhaps best known as the Oscar-winning composer of Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor and a ... Read more

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A bestseller in Japan, a remarkable reflection on making art, living life, and accepting death, from the legendary Ryuichi Sakamoto, the world-renowned musical genius and godfather of electronic music.One of Japan's most influential artists and composers, Ryuichi Sakamoto was a man of multitudes. Perhaps best known as the Oscar-winning composer of Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor and a
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The Intermediate Songwriting Guide

10,000 Songs Later... How to Write Songs Like a Professional, #2

by Carter Cook ...

Series Book 2 - 10,000 Songs Later... How to Write Songs Like a Professional
Regardless of where you are on your songwriting journey, 10,000 Songs Later aims to help guide you along the path in some capacity. For those who have just started writing songs, The Beginners Guide gives you insight on where to start, how to flow, how to rhyme, and how to structure a song. For those who have been writing songs consistently for a year or two, The Intermediate Guide gives you ... Read more

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Regardless of where you are on your songwriting journey, 10,000 Songs Later aims to help guide you along the path in some capacity. For those who have just started writing songs, The Beginners Guide gives you insight on where to start, how to flow, how to rhyme, and how to structure a song. For those who have been writing songs consistently for a year or two, The Intermediate Guide gives you
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Sonic Life

A Memoir

by Thurston Moore ...

From the founding member of Sonic Youth, a passionate memoir tracing the author's life and art—from his teen years as a music obsessive in small-town Connecticut, to the formation of his legendary rock group, to thirty years of creation, experimentation, and wonder"Downtown scientists rejoice! For Thurston Moore has unearthed the missing links, the sacred texts, the forgotten stories, and the ... Read more

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From the founding member of Sonic Youth, a passionate memoir tracing the author's life and art—from his teen years as a music obsessive in small-town Connecticut, to the formation of his legendary rock group, to thirty years of creation, experimentation, and wonder"Downtown scientists rejoice! For Thurston Moore has unearthed the missing links, the sacred texts, the forgotten stories, and the
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It Was You All Along

by Russ ...

The self-made musical artist follows his bestseller IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD with this second inspirational book for everyone who’s looking for answers in all the wrong places. It’s a book about self-empowerment, self-awareness, and ultimately self-love.Independent rapper, songwriter, singer, and producer Russ sells out concerts across America and around the globe, collaborating with top artists, ... Read more

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The self-made musical artist follows his bestseller IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD with this second inspirational book for everyone who’s looking for answers in all the wrong places. It’s a book about self-empowerment, self-awareness, and ultimately self-love.Independent rapper, songwriter, singer, and producer Russ sells out concerts across America and around the globe, collaborating with top artists,
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A Kiss across the Ocean

Transatlantic Intimacies of British Post-Punk and US Latinidad

by Richard T. Rodríguez ...

In A Kiss across the Ocean Richard T. Rodríguez examines the relationship between British post-punk musicians and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s. Melding memoir with cultural criticism, Rodríguez spotlights a host of influential bands and performers including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, Bauhaus, Soft Cell, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Pet Shop Boys. He ... Read more

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In A Kiss across the Ocean Richard T. Rodríguez examines the relationship between British post-punk musicians and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s. Melding memoir with cultural criticism, Rodríguez spotlights a host of influential bands and performers including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, Bauhaus, Soft Cell, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Pet Shop Boys. He
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A Cellarful of Noise

With a new introduction by Craig Brown

by Brian Epstein ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CRAIG BROWN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE TWO THREE FOUREverybody knows the Beatles: John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Brian.The Fab Four's meteoric rise is one of the most famous rags-to-riches stories ever told. And behind it all was Brian Epstein, the 'fifth Beatle' and legendary manager, who transformed the group from a small-time club band into global superstars.What was ... Read more

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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY CRAIG BROWN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE TWO THREE FOUREverybody knows the Beatles: John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Brian.The Fab Four's meteoric rise is one of the most famous rags-to-riches stories ever told. And behind it all was Brian Epstein, the 'fifth Beatle' and legendary manager, who transformed the group from a small-time club band into global superstars.What was
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Fever

The Life and Music of Miss Peggy Lee

by Peter Richmond ...

The first major biography of the legendary singer—an enthralling account of a charismatic artist moving through the greatest, most glamorousera of American music"I learned courage from Buddha, Jesus, Lincoln, and Mr. Cary Grant." So said Peggy Lee, the North Dakota girl who sang like she'd just stepped out of Harlem. Einstein adored her; Duke Ellington dubbed her "the Queen." With her platinum ... Read more

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The first major biography of the legendary singer—an enthralling account of a charismatic artist moving through the greatest, most glamorousera of American music"I learned courage from Buddha, Jesus, Lincoln, and Mr. Cary Grant." So said Peggy Lee, the North Dakota girl who sang like she'd just stepped out of Harlem. Einstein adored her; Duke Ellington dubbed her "the Queen." With her platinum
... Read more
Love Is a Mix Tape

Life, Loss, and What I Listened To

by Rob Sheffield ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “humorous, heartbreaking, and heroic” (Entertainment Weekly) memoir of one man’s passionate relationship with an unforgettable woman, from their first meeting to her untimely death, told through the songs on fifteen mix tapes“The happiest, saddest, sweetest book about rock ‘n’ roll that I’ve ever experienced.”—Chuck Klosterman“A memoir that manages, no small feat, to ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “humorous, heartbreaking, and heroic” (Entertainment Weekly) memoir of one man’s passionate relationship with an unforgettable woman, from their first meeting to her untimely death, told through the songs on fifteen mix tapes“The happiest, saddest, sweetest book about rock ‘n’ roll that I’ve ever experienced.”—Chuck Klosterman“A memoir that manages, no small feat, to
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TMI

Memoirs of a Go-Go

by Jane Wiedlin ...

An intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse into life as the rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the all-female, multi-platinum-selling band the Go-Go’s—both onstage and off.The Go-Go’s were the first all-woman rock group to hit number one on the Billboard charts while playing their own instruments and performing original songs. As guitarist and lyricist, Jane Wiedlin helped define that ... Read more

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An intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse into life as the rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the all-female, multi-platinum-selling band the Go-Go’s—both onstage and off.The Go-Go’s were the first all-woman rock group to hit number one on the Billboard charts while playing their own instruments and performing original songs. As guitarist and lyricist, Jane Wiedlin helped define that
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Fab

An Intimate Life of Paul McCartney

by Howard Sounes ...

Howard Sounes, the bestselling author of Down the Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan and Charles Bukowski: Locked in the Arms of a Crazy Life, turns his considerable reporting and storytelling skills to one of the most famous, talented—and wealthiest—men alive: Paul McCartney.Fab is the first exhaustive biography of the legendary musician; it tells Sir Paul's whole life story, from childhood to ... Read more

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Howard Sounes, the bestselling author of Down the Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan and Charles Bukowski: Locked in the Arms of a Crazy Life, turns his considerable reporting and storytelling skills to one of the most famous, talented—and wealthiest—men alive: Paul McCartney.Fab is the first exhaustive biography of the legendary musician; it tells Sir Paul's whole life story, from childhood to
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The Beatles’ Touring Era

Inside the Fab Four’s Musical Artistry, Song by Song, 1962-1966

by Kenneth Womack, Mr. Scott Freiman ...

World renowned Beatles experts provide groundbreaking insights into the Fab Four's artistry, from Please Please Me to the incredible heights of Rubber Soul and Revolver.Dive into the songwriting, musicianship, and production of some of the most influential popular music ever created. In this revelatory assessment of the band's artistic development from 1962 to 1966, Kenneth Womack and Scott ... Read more

$23.99 USD

World renowned Beatles experts provide groundbreaking insights into the Fab Four's artistry, from Please Please Me to the incredible heights of Rubber Soul and Revolver.Dive into the songwriting, musicianship, and production of some of the most influential popular music ever created. In this revelatory assessment of the band's artistic development from 1962 to 1966, Kenneth Womack and Scott
... Read more
The Origin of Hymns

It Is Well with My Soul

by Robert J. Morgan ...

A written and visual complement to the critically acclaimed movie, I Can Only Imagine 2. In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of 50 beloved hymns of the faithful.Ever wonder how a simple hymn can carry the weight of centuries, heal broken hearts, and inspire unshakable faith? The Origin of Hymns isn’t just a book—it’s a time machine ... Read more

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A written and visual complement to the critically acclaimed movie, I Can Only Imagine 2. In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of 50 beloved hymns of the faithful.Ever wonder how a simple hymn can carry the weight of centuries, heal broken hearts, and inspire unshakable faith? The Origin of Hymns isn’t just a book—it’s a time machine
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The Wichita Lineman

Searching in the Sun for the World's Greatest Unfinished Song

by Dylan Jones ...

'It's just another song to me. I've written 1,000 of them and it's really just another one.' Jimmy Webb'When I heard it I cried. It made me cry because I was homesick. It's just a masterfully written song.' Glen CampbellThe sound of 'Wichita Lineman' was the sound of ecstatic solitude, but then its hero was the quintessential loner. What a great metaphor he was: a man who needed a woman more than ... Read more

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'It's just another song to me. I've written 1,000 of them and it's really just another one.' Jimmy Webb'When I heard it I cried. It made me cry because I was homesick. It's just a masterfully written song.' Glen CampbellThe sound of 'Wichita Lineman' was the sound of ecstatic solitude, but then its hero was the quintessential loner. What a great metaphor he was: a man who needed a woman more than
... Read more
Dead Dharma

The Grateful Dead and the American Quest for Transcendence

by Casey Rae ...

What can the Grateful Dead teach us about impermanence, interconnection, and the quest for meaning? Dead Dharma: The Grateful Dead and the American Quest for Transcendence explores how the Grateful Dead and their cultural orbit became unlikely guides for America's spiritual journey. Blending spiritual sociology, musicology, and cultural history, Casey Rae situates the Dead within a lineage of ... Read more

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What can the Grateful Dead teach us about impermanence, interconnection, and the quest for meaning? Dead Dharma: The Grateful Dead and the American Quest for Transcendence explores how the Grateful Dead and their cultural orbit became unlikely guides for America's spiritual journey. Blending spiritual sociology, musicology, and cultural history, Casey Rae situates the Dead within a lineage of
... Read more
Iron Man

My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath

by Tony Iommi ...

The New York Times bestselling autobiography by the lead guitarist of Black Sabbath and the architect of heavy metalIron Man chronicles the story of both pioneering guitarist Tony Iommi and legendary band Black Sabbath, dubbed "The Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone. Iron Man reveals the man behind the icon yet still captures Iommi's humor, intelligence, and warmth. He speaks honestly and ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling autobiography by the lead guitarist of Black Sabbath and the architect of heavy metalIron Man chronicles the story of both pioneering guitarist Tony Iommi and legendary band Black Sabbath, dubbed "The Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone. Iron Man reveals the man behind the icon yet still captures Iommi's humor, intelligence, and warmth. He speaks honestly and
... Read more
Major Scale Master

118 Warm-Ups to Revolutionize Your Guitar Playing

by Christian J. Triola ...

Series Book 3 - Technique Master
Master the Major ScaleBeing able to play and understand the major scale is vital for all musicians. Once you know it, learning melodies, licks, riffs, music theory, and other scales becomes much easier. And the best way to learn it is by making it a part of your practice routine. Major Scale Master is designed to do just that by giving you over 100 warm-up exercises, arpeggios, and licks to help ... Read more

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Master the Major ScaleBeing able to play and understand the major scale is vital for all musicians. Once you know it, learning melodies, licks, riffs, music theory, and other scales becomes much easier. And the best way to learn it is by making it a part of your practice routine. Major Scale Master is designed to do just that by giving you over 100 warm-up exercises, arpeggios, and licks to help
... Read more
Tour:Smart

And Break the Band

by Martin Atkins ...

From packing the right equipment to keeping enough gas in the tank to get home, every aspect of making a successful tour with a band is addressed in this comprehensive guide. More than 100 luminaries and leading organizations from the world of touring—among them Chris Connelly, Henry Rollins, the House of Blues, and the Vans Warped Tour, as well as club owners, tour managers, and even sex advisors ... Read more

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From packing the right equipment to keeping enough gas in the tank to get home, every aspect of making a successful tour with a band is addressed in this comprehensive guide. More than 100 luminaries and leading organizations from the world of touring—among them Chris Connelly, Henry Rollins, the House of Blues, and the Vans Warped Tour, as well as club owners, tour managers, and even sex advisors
... Read more
Let the Good Times Roll

My Life in Small Faces, Faces, and The Who

by Kenney Jones ...

"Jones, the drummer for the Who after Keith Moon died, recalls his musical life in this modest and self-effacing rock and roll memoir." — Publishers WeeklyFrom the Mod revolution and the British Invasion of the 1960s, through the psychedelic era of the 1970s, and into the exuberance and excesses of stadium rock in the 1980s, Kenney Jones helped to build rock and roll as we know it. He was the beat ... Read more

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"Jones, the drummer for the Who after Keith Moon died, recalls his musical life in this modest and self-effacing rock and roll memoir." — Publishers WeeklyFrom the Mod revolution and the British Invasion of the 1960s, through the psychedelic era of the 1970s, and into the exuberance and excesses of stadium rock in the 1980s, Kenney Jones helped to build rock and roll as we know it. He was the beat
... Read more
A Natural Woman

A Memoir

by Carole King ...

Carole King takes us from her early beginnings in Brooklyn to her remarkable success as one of the world's most acclaimed songwriting and performing talents of all time.A Natural Woman chronicles King's extraordinary life, drawing readers into her musical world, including her phenomenally successful #1 album Tapestry, and into her journey as a performer, mother, wife and present-day activist ... Read more

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Carole King takes us from her early beginnings in Brooklyn to her remarkable success as one of the world's most acclaimed songwriting and performing talents of all time.A Natural Woman chronicles King's extraordinary life, drawing readers into her musical world, including her phenomenally successful #1 album Tapestry, and into her journey as a performer, mother, wife and present-day activist
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Time Flowing Backwards

A Memoir

by Graeme Jefferies ...

This memoir is the fascinating and revealing story of Graeme Jefferies—one of the most inventive and influential musicians to emerge from New Zealand's vibrant independent music scene in the 1980s. Time Flowing Backwards spans over three decades of Jefferies career spent with bands Nocturnal Projections, This Kind of Punishment, and The Cakekitchen as well as a solo artist. In a candid and in ... Read more

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This memoir is the fascinating and revealing story of Graeme Jefferies—one of the most inventive and influential musicians to emerge from New Zealand's vibrant independent music scene in the 1980s. Time Flowing Backwards spans over three decades of Jefferies career spent with bands Nocturnal Projections, This Kind of Punishment, and The Cakekitchen as well as a solo artist. In a candid and in
... Read more
If You Try Sometimes... Listening to the Rolling Stones, Song by Song

by Benjamin Marlin ...

This book is about every song the Rolling Stones recorded in the studio and released between 1963 - 2024, and every solo song Mick Jagger and Keith Richards released during the same time. That's 512 songs, recorded across 60 years.For each song in this book - all 512 of them - I attempt to describe what the song sounds like, identify the Stones' (likely) goal in making the song, and, most ... Read more

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This book is about every song the Rolling Stones recorded in the studio and released between 1963 - 2024, and every solo song Mick Jagger and Keith Richards released during the same time. That's 512 songs, recorded across 60 years.For each song in this book - all 512 of them - I attempt to describe what the song sounds like, identify the Stones' (likely) goal in making the song, and, most
... Read more
How to Write One Song

by Jeff Tweedy ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity ... Read more

$8.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity
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Girl in a Band (10th Anniversary Edition)

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TMI

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The Beatles’ Touring Era

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