Garth Cartwright has travelled the length and breadth of the country, conducting more than 100 interviews with some of the icons of the record shop trade and the wider music industry, including Martin Mills (Beggars Banquet), Geoff Travis (Rough Trade), Andy Gray (Andy's Records), Ralph McTell, Chris Barber, The Specials and many more. Featuring a ......
Including incisive text, stunning imagery, downloadable excerises and videos, this unique guide teachers the listern of jazz how to immese themselves in the music and the performer how to approach learning repertoire and improvisation.
A Journey Through the Landscape of Progressive Rock
Author Jerry Ewing (Editor of 'Prog' magazine and the founder of 'Classic Rock' magazine) tells the in-depth history of Prog, from the origins of the genre to the highs of the 60's and 70's, to its contemporary resurgence with artists such as Steven Wilson and Opeth, not to mention the prog influences on art-rock bands such as Muse and Radiohead. ......
The latest in our series of books from the archives of legendary rock photographer, Tom Sheehan, features his work with the iconic welsh rock band, Manic Street Preachers. Covering a 10 year period between 1991-2001, the book covers the early days of the band, through to the world-wide success of subsequent albums Everything Must Go (1996), This ......
Award winning Photographer Barry Lewis has, for more than a decade, captured the very essence of the Glastonbury experience. From Lost Vagueness, to Shangri-La, Barry's photography is a celebration of the more eccentric, colourful, weird and wonderful side of the iconic festival.
Bake In Black draws influence from the world of rock and heavy metal to create awe-inspiring edible tributes in the kitchen. The lovingly created cookbook is a music-themed collection of 58 sweet indulgences. All are as unique in presentation as they are in favour. From cakes to brownies, biscuits and cookies, through to doughnuts, pies, tarts and ......
Pop Journalist Mark Elliott has written the ultimate guide to one of the greatest independent success stories in music history, with extensive source material and a foreword written by Mike Stock. The Ministry of Pop is a lavish, full-colour book which tells the amazing story of 10 sensational years of the label, including a year by year 'hit ......
Diagnosed with a type of malignant melanoma in 1977, Marley died on11 May 1981 in Miami at the age of 36. He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time and credited with popularizing reggae music around the world, as well as serving as a symbol ......
