Author: Ryan Pinkard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
What the hell is shoegaze? A scene? A movement? A sound? Back in the Nineties, many would have said the so-called genre was entirely fabricated. The term itself, an offensive piss-take given by the notoriously catty and scene-obsessed British music press, was plainly rejected by the absurdly small collection of bands to which it supposedly applied. Today shoegaze is undeniable. As a descriptor and as a source of influence, it is used in more ways and by more bands than anyone could have dreamed of 30 years ago. Between those periods of invention and ubiquity, the term, along with the bands it first described, all but disappeared off the face of the earth. In this ambitious oral history of a genre that has eluded definition for three decades, Ryan Pinkard unearths the first wave of shoegaze, following the core bands, their sounds, their influence, and their journeys in and out of obscurity. His analysis is woven through dozens of original interviews with artists, label heads, and critics. What he discovers is the unlikely odyssey of this esoteric, experimental music form, which nearly became a mainstream entity, only to be viciously killed off, forgotten, and rediscovered by a new generation that regards it as one of the most influential alternative music events since the Velvet Underground.
Shoegaze
Author: Ryan Pinkard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
What the hell is shoegaze? A scene? A movement? A sound? Back in the Nineties, many would have said the so-called genre was entirely fabricated. The term itself, an offensive piss-take given by the notoriously catty and scene-obsessed British music press, was plainly rejected by the absurdly small collection of bands to which it supposedly applied. Today shoegaze is undeniable. As a descriptor and as a source of influence, it is used in more ways and by more bands than anyone could have dreamed of 30 years ago. Between those periods of invention and ubiquity, the term, along with the bands it first described, all but disappeared off the face of the earth. In this ambitious oral history of a genre that has eluded definition for three decades, Ryan Pinkard unearths the first wave of shoegaze, following the core bands, their sounds, their influence, and their journeys in and out of obscurity. His analysis is woven through dozens of original interviews with artists, label heads, and critics. What he discovers is the unlikely odyssey of this esoteric, experimental music form, which nearly became a mainstream entity, only to be viciously killed off, forgotten, and rediscovered by a new generation that regards it as one of the most influential alternative music events since the Velvet Underground.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 133
Book Description
What the hell is shoegaze? A scene? A movement? A sound? Back in the Nineties, many would have said the so-called genre was entirely fabricated. The term itself, an offensive piss-take given by the notoriously catty and scene-obsessed British music press, was plainly rejected by the absurdly small collection of bands to which it supposedly applied. Today shoegaze is undeniable. As a descriptor and as a source of influence, it is used in more ways and by more bands than anyone could have dreamed of 30 years ago. Between those periods of invention and ubiquity, the term, along with the bands it first described, all but disappeared off the face of the earth. In this ambitious oral history of a genre that has eluded definition for three decades, Ryan Pinkard unearths the first wave of shoegaze, following the core bands, their sounds, their influence, and their journeys in and out of obscurity. His analysis is woven through dozens of original interviews with artists, label heads, and critics. What he discovers is the unlikely odyssey of this esoteric, experimental music form, which nearly became a mainstream entity, only to be viciously killed off, forgotten, and rediscovered by a new generation that regards it as one of the most influential alternative music events since the Velvet Underground.
Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop
Author: Vernon Joynson
Publisher: Borderline Productions
ISBN: 1899855254
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 735
Book Description
Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop is an excellent comprehensive guide to the development of both genres in the UK. It includes detailed discographies, personnel details, biographies, analysis of their music and, where applicable, rarity ratings for all the 80s and 90s acts featured. You’ll recognise some names but several less well known acts are included too. There’s also a detailed postscript section on the re-emergence of Shoegaze and Dream Pop in the UK in the 21st century and the bands involved in it. This book is the latest in a quartet of books Vernon has written about UK music commencing with the Two Volume Tapestry of Delights (2014), A Sharp Shock To The System (2019) and The Britpop Bible (2022). These three previous titles appeared in print but in view of the cost of living crisis Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop has been published digitally to reduce the retail price and make it affordable for more of you. You will discover a lot about UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop from this book, which is profusely illustrated throughout. There is nothing similar out there!
Publisher: Borderline Productions
ISBN: 1899855254
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 735
Book Description
Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop is an excellent comprehensive guide to the development of both genres in the UK. It includes detailed discographies, personnel details, biographies, analysis of their music and, where applicable, rarity ratings for all the 80s and 90s acts featured. You’ll recognise some names but several less well known acts are included too. There’s also a detailed postscript section on the re-emergence of Shoegaze and Dream Pop in the UK in the 21st century and the bands involved in it. This book is the latest in a quartet of books Vernon has written about UK music commencing with the Two Volume Tapestry of Delights (2014), A Sharp Shock To The System (2019) and The Britpop Bible (2022). These three previous titles appeared in print but in view of the cost of living crisis Discover UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop has been published digitally to reduce the retail price and make it affordable for more of you. You will discover a lot about UK Shoegaze and Dream Pop from this book, which is profusely illustrated throughout. There is nothing similar out there!
A Scene in Between (Revised Edition)
Author: Sam Knee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781800660168
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
'A glorious photographic compendium of styles and street cultures from a bygone era'. -- The Guardian 'An artist's image and music is inextricably tethered and A Scene In Between draws these threads together beautifully'. -- Vice Magazine 'A visual manifestation of Knee's personal obsession and acute knowledge of the scene - in particular, the underground style - whilst mirroring the general mood of the era'. -- Dazed Magazine A revised edition of this cult classic photographic exploration of 1980s music and fashion. A Scene In Between sets out to excavate the sartorial treasures of the UK's 1980s guitar scenes. Using original archive photography from scenesters, band members and amateur photographers of the time, Sam Knee takes you on a fashion trip through the visual racket of pivotal indie bands including Primal Scream, Spacemen 3, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tallulah Gosh, the Vaselines and countless others. Charity shop chic, anoraks, bowlcuts, leather trousers and stripy tees are all de-riguer in this evocative photographic historical capsule. Seven years on from the release of the first edition, Sam Knee has expanded his photographic contact base, and built a loyal Instagram following of over 60,000 (including many big names in fashion and music). This revised edition features a new cover and intro, interviews with Johnny Marr, Deb Googe and Lawrence from Felt, alongside hundreds of never-seen-before photographs that will delight both fans of Sam's work and new music and fashion aficionados.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781800660168
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
'A glorious photographic compendium of styles and street cultures from a bygone era'. -- The Guardian 'An artist's image and music is inextricably tethered and A Scene In Between draws these threads together beautifully'. -- Vice Magazine 'A visual manifestation of Knee's personal obsession and acute knowledge of the scene - in particular, the underground style - whilst mirroring the general mood of the era'. -- Dazed Magazine A revised edition of this cult classic photographic exploration of 1980s music and fashion. A Scene In Between sets out to excavate the sartorial treasures of the UK's 1980s guitar scenes. Using original archive photography from scenesters, band members and amateur photographers of the time, Sam Knee takes you on a fashion trip through the visual racket of pivotal indie bands including Primal Scream, Spacemen 3, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tallulah Gosh, the Vaselines and countless others. Charity shop chic, anoraks, bowlcuts, leather trousers and stripy tees are all de-riguer in this evocative photographic historical capsule. Seven years on from the release of the first edition, Sam Knee has expanded his photographic contact base, and built a loyal Instagram following of over 60,000 (including many big names in fashion and music). This revised edition features a new cover and intro, interviews with Johnny Marr, Deb Googe and Lawrence from Felt, alongside hundreds of never-seen-before photographs that will delight both fans of Sam's work and new music and fashion aficionados.
The Shoegaze Encyclopedia
Author: Alexander Farrell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781518894466
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze) is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s and reached peak popularity in the early 1990s. Learn more about this particular genre in this book by author/musician Alexander Farrell.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781518894466
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Shoegazing (also known as shoegaze) is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s and reached peak popularity in the early 1990s. Learn more about this particular genre in this book by author/musician Alexander Farrell.
SPIN
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.
Resonances
Author: Michael Goddard
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1441118373
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Resonances is a compelling collection of new essays by scholars, writers and musicians, all seeking to explore and enlighten this field of study. Noise seems to stand for a lack of aesthetic grace, to alienate or distract rather than enrapture. And yet the drones of psychedelia, the racket of garage rock and punk, the thudding of rave, the feedback of shoegaze and post-rock, the bombast of thrash and metal, the clatter of jungle and the stuttering of electronica, together with notable examples of avant-garde noise art, have all found a place in the history of contemporary musics, and are recognised as representing key evolutionary moments. Noise therefore is the untold story of contemporary popular music, and in a critical exploration of noise lies the possibility of a new narrative: one that is wide-ranging, connects the popular to the underground and avant-garde, fully posits the studio as a musical instrument, and demands new critical and theoretical paradigms of those seeking to write about music.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1441118373
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Resonances is a compelling collection of new essays by scholars, writers and musicians, all seeking to explore and enlighten this field of study. Noise seems to stand for a lack of aesthetic grace, to alienate or distract rather than enrapture. And yet the drones of psychedelia, the racket of garage rock and punk, the thudding of rave, the feedback of shoegaze and post-rock, the bombast of thrash and metal, the clatter of jungle and the stuttering of electronica, together with notable examples of avant-garde noise art, have all found a place in the history of contemporary musics, and are recognised as representing key evolutionary moments. Noise therefore is the untold story of contemporary popular music, and in a critical exploration of noise lies the possibility of a new narrative: one that is wide-ranging, connects the popular to the underground and avant-garde, fully posits the studio as a musical instrument, and demands new critical and theoretical paradigms of those seeking to write about music.
Breaking The Mold: The Evolution of Indie Music Culture Through The Decades
Author: Asif Hossain
Publisher: Turquoise Book House
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
"Breaking The Mould: The Evolution of Indie Music Culture Through The Decades" is an insightful and short exploration of the dynamic world of independent music that painstakingly examines both its past and present, charting the development of this revolutionary subculture from its modest beginnings to its current prominence in the world music scene. The book also delves into the unique cultural aspects that define indie music, such as its emphasis on artistic authenticity, countercultural ideologies, and grassroots activism. It illuminates the subculture's dedication to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social change, exploring how indie music has been a potent tool for voicing societal concerns and giving a platform to marginalized voices.
Publisher: Turquoise Book House
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
"Breaking The Mould: The Evolution of Indie Music Culture Through The Decades" is an insightful and short exploration of the dynamic world of independent music that painstakingly examines both its past and present, charting the development of this revolutionary subculture from its modest beginnings to its current prominence in the world music scene. The book also delves into the unique cultural aspects that define indie music, such as its emphasis on artistic authenticity, countercultural ideologies, and grassroots activism. It illuminates the subculture's dedication to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and social change, exploring how indie music has been a potent tool for voicing societal concerns and giving a platform to marginalized voices.
Alternative Rock
Author:
Publisher: PediaPress
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Publisher: PediaPress
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Shoegazing (Softcover)
Author: Janne Parviainen
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359427650
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Janne Parviainen - Shoegazing. Can you live from your art? Is there a time to give up on your dreams and face reality? Can you start hearing Charles Bukowski talking to you from reading too much of his work? What to do when you meet a loose guard dog in an abandoned Soviet prison? What are the clouds made of? These are just a few of the questions Helsinki based artist Janne Parviainen has to deal with during a year on the rollercoaster of life where the lows hit hard and the butterflies bring messages of better times. Janne Parviainen is a Finnish light artist, painter and a National Geographic published urban exploration photographer.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359427650
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Janne Parviainen - Shoegazing. Can you live from your art? Is there a time to give up on your dreams and face reality? Can you start hearing Charles Bukowski talking to you from reading too much of his work? What to do when you meet a loose guard dog in an abandoned Soviet prison? What are the clouds made of? These are just a few of the questions Helsinki based artist Janne Parviainen has to deal with during a year on the rollercoaster of life where the lows hit hard and the butterflies bring messages of better times. Janne Parviainen is a Finnish light artist, painter and a National Geographic published urban exploration photographer.
Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World, Volume 11
Author: David Horn
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501326104
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 937
Book Description
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501326104
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 937
Book Description
See: