Teddy Riley bares all, Nick Cave shares the meaning of life, Dua Lipa gets ready for her 50 closeups, the Grateful Dead get philosophical, The Beatles fit in your pocket next to Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter, and we go club-hopping — among other options. Read all about ’em:
Remember The Times: A Memoir
By Teddy Riley & Jake Brown
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to the music he crafted for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell and more. His profound influence still resonates today, and he has been inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame, awarded the Soul Train Legend Award and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now, Riley — with his coauthor, award-winning biographer Jake Brown — lifts the curtain on his fascinating and inspiring journey with this unforgettable memoir of talent, resilience, collaboration, betrayal, and creativity. With heart and humor, Riley reflects on his beginnings as musical prodigy growing up in Harlem and the highs and lows of working with some of the biggest names in the industry. From masterminding his own acclaimed groups like Guy and Blackstreet, to producing groundbreaking hits such as Bobby Brown’s My Prerogative and writing and producing with legends like Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, and others, Riley takes us on a remarkable journey that parallels the explosion of new genres and Black influence in the contemporary music landscape. Remember The Times also candidly illustrates the evolution of popular music through the ’80s to today, taking us behind the scenes directly from the man who grew to define the sound and reinvigorate contemporary R&B and hip-hop.”
It’s No Wonder: The Life And Times Of Motown’s Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy
By Dr. Margena A. Christian
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder. A world without hits like I Was Made to Love Her and Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day. That’s the world we would live in had it not been for Sylvia Moy, a woman whose legacy has been carefully tucked away within the annals of music history — until now. It’s No Wonder examines the groundbreaking career of the pioneer who battled sexism and broke down barriers to become Motown’s first female in-house songwriter and producer. As the lone woman in a room full of men, the odds were stacked against Moy from the start. Amidst racial strife at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, most African American women who were allowed into the music industry could only dream of a career as a singer. Nevertheless, the Detroit native found unprecedented success as both a songwriter and producer. In addition to single-handedly saving Wonder’s early career at Motown, Moy solidified herself as one of the label’s most prolific composers, penning many of Wonder’s classic hits — including My Cherie Amour and Uptight (Everything’s Alright) as well as songs for other Motown acts like Honey Chile, It Takes Two, This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You), My Baby Loves Me, (We’ve Got) Honey Love, Forget Me Not, With A Child’s Heart and countless others. Meticulously researched and fiercely feminist, It’s No Wonder is a historical corrective that restores Sylvia Moy to her rightful place at the forefront of music history.”
On The Fragility Of Life
By Nick Cave
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “A conversation of rare depth and tenderness, On The Fragility Of Life finds Nick Cave reflecting on love, loss, faith, and the fragile beauty of being alive. What emerges is a luminous meditation on mourning and meaning — unflinching, compassionate, and filled with the kind of grace that only grief can teach.”
Dua: The Making Of A Legend in 50 Images
By Quadrille
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Dive headfirst into the world of ultimate pop sensation Dua Lipa in a vibrant celebration of the Levitating icon’s most incredible moments to date. From her early beginnings in Kosovo to her first job working in a nightclub, you’ll learn all there is to know about the Hotter Than Hell singer’s journey to stratospheric fame and global popularity, including her sold-out stadium shows, festival performances and internet-breaking fashion moments. Packed with 50 gorgeous images accompanied by insights into her life, join the megastar on a visual journey of her life so far. With husky vocals and slick dance moves, there’s no doubt Dua is an unstoppable force in the music industry, making waves with her bold lyrics, on-point style and radical optimism. The Making Of A Legend proves her status as one of the most exciting new artists of her generation.”
Erik Satie: A Parisian Composer & His World
By Caroline Potter
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Erik Satie‘s music appeals to wide audiences and has influenced both experimental artists and pop musicians. Little about Satie was conventional, and he resists classification under easy headings such as “classical music.” Instead of pursuing the path of a professional composer, Satie initially earned a living as a café pianist and moved in bohemian circles which prized satire, popular culture and experiment. Small wonder that his music is fundamentally new in conception. It is music which is not always designed to be listened to attentively: Music which can be machine-like but is to be played by humans. For Satie, music was part of a wider concept of artistic creation, as evidenced by his collaborations with leading avant-garde artists and in works which cross traditional genre boundaries such as his texted piano pieces. Paris was the artistic centre of Europe, and Satie was a notorious figure whose music and ideas are inextricably linked with the City of Light. This book situates Satie’s work within the context and sonic environment of contemporary Paris. It shows that the influence of street music, musicians and poets interested in new technology, contemporary innovations and radical politics are all crucial to an understanding of Satie. Music from the ever-popular Gymnopédies to newly discovered works are discussed, and an online supplement features rare pieces recorded especially for the book.”
In The Hour Of Chaos: Art And Activism With Public Enemy’s Chuck D
By Chuck D
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “This book is not an autobiography. It’s not a manifesto. It’s a razor-sharp investigation into hip-hop and rap music by searing lyricist and global music icon Chuck D of Public Enemy. Engaging with some of the world’s leading thinkers on hip hop, “Professor Chuck” sets out on a journey that celebrates 50 years of hip-hop and charts paths forward for its future. Exploring the intersections of hip-hop with Black radicalism and feminism, media and technology, and globalization and politics, this curated collection shows the power of culture and the arts not only to bring people together but to bring about political change in this current hour of chaos.”
Clowns In The Burying Ground: The Grateful Dead, Literature, And The Limits of Philosophy
By Christopher K. Coffman
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “In Clowns In The Burying Ground, Christopher K. Coffman presents intertextual readings of the Grateful Dead and their lyrics to argue that the band’s lyricists were deeply and significantly engaged with the literary tradition. Through an analysis of their music, lyrics, and biographies, Coffman shows how the group and its individual members drew on the canons of European and American literature to shape both the form and content of their creative work. Coffman draws on the language of the “literary fragment,” as conceived by German Romantic philosophers and their intellectual heirs, to identify how the Grateful Dead‘s lyricists employed intertextuality, allusion, and other strategies to explore how meaning takes shape at the boundary between poetry and philosophy. From Shakespeare to Shakedown Street, Clowns In The Burying Ground demonstrates the Dead’s literary depth and how their most successful lyrics and performances walk the line between creation and chaos.”
Fenway Punk: How A Boston Indie Label Scored Big On Baseball’s Greatest Rivalry
By Chris Wrenn
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “For 86 years, Boston Red Sox fans dreamed of winning the World Series, but lived in the shadow of their rivals, the New York Yankees. Author Chris Wrenn, a member of the Boston hardcore punk scene, had a dream of his own — to start a record label. Embracing the do-it-yourself ethos of the scene, Chris set out to make it happen, networking and forging relationships with local bands. But such an endeavor required money he didn’t have… until he and his friends heard a familiar phrase echo out of Fenway Park, the home field of the Red Sox: “Yankees Suck!” Possessing the wherewithal to produce inexpensive merch and the free time to stake a claim to the sidewalks outside the stadium, Chris and his crew of punks began a lucrative endeavor of selling “Yankees Suck” merchandise such as stickers and T-shirts to the fans. While navigating cops, competitors, gangbangers, and in-fighting within the crew, Wrenn and his friends turned Boston’s rivalry with New York into “six-figure summers,” affording him the capital to launch Bridge Nine Records and bring local Boston hardcore bands — including American Nightmare and Have Heart — to stages worldwide just as the Red Sox got closer than ever to finally winning the World Series again. A rousing story of entrepreneurship and ingenuity that also reveals fresh insight into one of the most epic rivalries in sports history, Fenway Punk is a gripping read for punk fans.”
Blitz: The Club That Created The ’80s
By Robert Elms
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The short-lived Blitz club in London’s Covent Garden was more than somewhere to hang out or be seen: It was a catalyst for cultural explosion, a counter-culture blast against everything Thatcher’s leadership had ushered in by the dawn of the ’80s. Tuesday nights boasted a ferocious, fearless cast — from Boy George, Spandau Ballet, Grayson Perry and Peter Doig to Michele Clapton, Sade and John Galliano. This was the vanguard of a different England; socially liberal, loud, proud and diverse, fiercely individualistic and determined to succeed. Britain was black and white; the Blitz Kids switched on the colour. In Blitz, Robert Elms reflects on a club night founded by working-class kids, one whose impact reverberated beyond its doors, through the worlds of art, literature, fashion and music, and into the present day.”
Live At McCabe’s Guitar Shop: Santa Monica’s Legendary Music Venue
By Peter Alan Lesser
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “McCabe’s has been hosting icons and legends of folk, blues, bluegrass, jazz, spoken word and world music since 1969. A decade after Gerald McCabe opened up his guitar repair shop in Santa Monica, legendary folk musicians Elizabeth Cotten and Mike Seeger came looking for a way to earn money to get back home. Their inaugural performance kickstarted a concert series that has featured some of the world’s finest musicians — including Doc Watson, Jackson Browne, Bill Monroe and Linda Ronstadt — in one of the most intimate performance spaces on the West Coast. Against a backdrop of guitars in a room often packed to the rafters, music rang out to fill every corner. But audiences weren’t the only ones who left with cherished memories. Enjoy behind the scenes stories from artists like Rosanne Cash, Taj Mahal, Lucinda Williams, Arlo Guthrie and many more as they look back on their experiences at McCabe’s. From picking up a new hobby to serendipitous meetings of future bandmates, there was never a dull moment in the shop. This is your backstage pass to the untold stories of one of California’s most celebrated music venues and those who performed live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop.”
The Pocket The Beatles
By Gemini
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “An essential guide to the most influential band of all time. During the 1960s, an English rock band experienced such an intense period of fan frenzy that a new word was coined: Beatlemania. The four young men in the group — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr — would go on to transform the landscape of rock and roll forevermore and become icons of the 1960s countercultural movements. Charting the band’s humble origins, their meteoric rise to superstardom, their inevitable break-up and unshakable musical legacy, this unofficial and unauthorized pocket book on The Beatles highlights the key milestones of the band’s career. Filled with facts, trivia, history and quotes, it is the perfect gift and keepsake for any fan.”
The Pocket Sabrina Carpenter
By Gemini
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The inside scoop on Sabrina Carpenter’s music, life and career. From her breakout role on Girl Meets World to her rise as a chart-topping singer, Carpenter has transformed from Disney star to pop sensation, earning her place as one of today’s most iconic voices in music. This unofficial and unauthorized pocketbook is a must-have for fans of the pop princess, packed with facts about her albums, tours, upbringing and relationships. Celebrating Sabrina’s journey from child star to Grammy-winning artist, is offers a closer look at the milestones, moments and magic that define her career.”
The Pocket Charli XCX
By Gemini
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “A deep dive into the career, creativity, and influence of Charli XCX, exploring her groundbreaking music and cultural impact. Pop visionary, trendsetter and boundary-pushing artist, Charli has redefined modern pop with her genre-blurring sound and fearless creativity. From her groundbreaking solo work to chart-topping collaborations with stars like Icona Pop, Troye Sivan and Lizzo, she has become the voice of a new generation. She defined the summer of 2024 with her BRAT album, and her influence and popularity are only growing. Not only is she a critically acclaimed musician, she’s also a fierce advocate for female empowerment and LGBTQIA+ rights, using her platform to inspire change and individuality. This pocketbook delves into Charli’s life, from her early rise in the U.K. underground scene to her admirable embrace of experimental pop, along with personal anecdotes, and key milestones that showcase just how influential she’s become in shaping the music and cultural landscape.”
Body Of Work: How The Album Outplayed The Algorithm & Survived Playlist Culture
By Keith Jopling
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Since 1999, the album has been declared dead more times than we can count — yet it refuses to disappear. Body Of Work traces its turbulent journey through the digital era and asks why listening in 40-minute chunks still matters. Weaving insider accounts with cultural history and personal reflection Keith Jopling tells the story of the album’s unlikely survival. From bloated CD culture to Napster’s atomization, from Apple’s unbundling to Spotify’s shuffle wars (and Adele’s famous intervention), the album has not only endured, it has re-emerged stronger than ever. Body of Work makes the case that the album remains the perfect vessel for the art of song — the format every artist aspires to, even after decades of digital disruption. As producer and artist Jack Antonoff (Bleachers) put it: “the album is God.” It is the defining artform of popular music, and it always will be.”
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