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A Field Guide To Britpop – Be prepared for some memories and anthems
A Field Guide to ... delves into music’s most influential genres to uncover the innovators and agitators who changed music history forever. In A Field Guide to Britpop, Steve Wide explores a scene fueled by north-south rivalries, tribal fashion and a good cup of tea. Uncover the artists and albums, the who’s…
The Final Revival Of Opal & Nev
A fiction so perfect I thought it was a music bio! A poignant fictional oral history of a rock 'n' roll duo who shot to fame in 1970s New York, and the secret that lies at the peak of their stardom. Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against…
The Age Of Anxiety – The debut novel by one of the world’s biggest rock stars
The debut novel by Pete Townshend, one of the world's greatest rock stars The Age of Anxiety is a great rock novel, but that is one of the less important things about it. The narrator is a brilliant creation - cultured, witty and unreliable. The novel captures the craziness of the…
The Girl In The Painting – Parisian Love, Art and Secrets
The Girl In The Painting The Girl In The Painting is the fourth in the Nighthawk series by Rachael Richey. (more…)
Dearly beloved we are gathered here today – Review of Purple Reign
Dearly beloved we are gathered here A review of Purple Reign (more…)
Like Forrest Gump? The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto Is For You
The Magic Strings Of Frankie Presto was a real surprise. I had the book kicking around for a few weeks; it came with me to the pools, to work and to the bedroom but I never got around to opening the cover. Why? I’m not quite sure. The cover didn’t…
Love & Mercy Movie Review – Heavy Lies The Crown Of A Genius
Love & Mercy - Short Synopsis In Cinemas June 25th 4 out of 5 Stars We all know the music, but few know the true story of musical genius, Brian Wilson and his struggles with brilliance and balance. LOVE & MERCY paints an unconventional portrait of the artist by…
Sounds on A Sunday
Reminds me of home every time I hear it. Get your bounce on and have a happy Sunday! #happysunday#bounceitout
Sounds on a Sunday – Rainy Sydney Edition
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