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Acid For The Children - The autobiography of Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers legend

by Flea ...

Flea, the iconic bassist and co-founder**, alongside Anthony Kiedis,** of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers finally tells his fascinating origin story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you'd expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star.Michael Peter Balzary was born in Melbourne, Australia, on October 16, 1962. His more famous stage name, Flea, and his wild ... Read more

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Flea, the iconic bassist and co-founder**, alongside Anthony Kiedis,** of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers finally tells his fascinating origin story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you'd expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star.Michael Peter Balzary was born in Melbourne, Australia, on October 16, 1962. His more famous stage name, Flea, and his wild
... Read more
Tim – The Official Biography of Avicii

the subject of new Netflix documentary 'Avicii – I’m Tim'

by Måns Mosesson ...

The intimate biography of the iconic DJ who was lost too soon.Tim Bergling was a musical visionary who, through his sense for melodies, came to define the era when Swedish and European house music took over the world.But Tim Bergling was also an introverted and fragile young man who was forced to grow up at an inhumanly fast pace. After a series of emergencies resulting in hospital stays, he ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

The intimate biography of the iconic DJ who was lost too soon.Tim Bergling was a musical visionary who, through his sense for melodies, came to define the era when Swedish and European house music took over the world.But Tim Bergling was also an introverted and fragile young man who was forced to grow up at an inhumanly fast pace. After a series of emergencies resulting in hospital stays, he
... Read more
Rave New World

Confessions of a Raving Reporter

by Kirk Field ...

*NEW EXTENDED MIX EDITION FEATURING EXTRA CHAPTERS*Nominated for Audiobook of the Year at the 2024 ARIAS Awards'Love this book! It triggers so many memories of the rave era. Thoroughly recommended.' - FATBOY SLIM'Captures the hedonism and humour of the nineties with a laugh-out-loud honesty. The perfect Ibiza holiday read...if you can get it through customs!' - JUDGE JULES'Some great... ... Read more

$10.96 NZD

*NEW EXTENDED MIX EDITION FEATURING EXTRA CHAPTERS*Nominated for Audiobook of the Year at the 2024 ARIAS Awards'Love this book! It triggers so many memories of the rave era. Thoroughly recommended.' - FATBOY SLIM'Captures the hedonism and humour of the nineties with a laugh-out-loud honesty. The perfect Ibiza holiday read...if you can get it through customs!' - JUDGE JULES'Some great...
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Twice

The Story of K-Pop’s Greatest Girl Group

by Jamie Heal ...

In the space of just five years, Twice have taken the K-Pop world by storm.With hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, a sell-out world tour and record-breaking album sales under their belts, Twice have well and truly earned their place in the K-Pop hall of fame. And they’re only just getting started.Twice: The Story of K-Pop’s Greatest Girl Group tells the amazing story behind one of the most ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

In the space of just five years, Twice have taken the K-Pop world by storm.With hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, a sell-out world tour and record-breaking album sales under their belts, Twice have well and truly earned their place in the K-Pop hall of fame. And they’re only just getting started.Twice: The Story of K-Pop’s Greatest Girl Group tells the amazing story behind one of the most
... Read more
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life

The History of the Disc Jockey

by Bill Brewster, Frank Broughton ...

Series series White Rabbit Deep Cuts
Foreword by James Murphy'Literally changed the course of my life' James MurphyWhen someone says, 'you have to know your history', this is it. A pop culture classic for over two decades, now fully refreshed and updated as part of White Rabbit's Deep Cuts series, Last Night a DJ Saved my Life is the whole unruly story of dance music in one volume. It recreates the dancefloors that made history, ... Read more

$29.99 NZD

Foreword by James Murphy'Literally changed the course of my life' James MurphyWhen someone says, 'you have to know your history', this is it. A pop culture classic for over two decades, now fully refreshed and updated as part of White Rabbit's Deep Cuts series, Last Night a DJ Saved my Life is the whole unruly story of dance music in one volume. It recreates the dancefloors that made history,
... Read more
SuperCollider for the Creative Musician

A Practical Guide

by Eli Fieldsteel ...

Series series Creating Technology for Music
SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects, ... Read more

$37.46 NZD

SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects,
... Read more
The KLF

Chaos, Magic and the Band who Burned a Million Pounds

by John Higgs ...

THE STRANGE TALE OF DEATH, LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL BAND'Magical ... stunning' Dan Schreiber, No Such Thing as a Fish'Brilliant, discursive and wise' Ben Goldacre'Utterly irresistible and totally brilliant' QuietusThey were the bestselling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility, commercial success and creative freedom. Then they deleted thei... ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

THE STRANGE TALE OF DEATH, LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL BAND'Magical ... stunning' Dan Schreiber, No Such Thing as a Fish'Brilliant, discursive and wise' Ben Goldacre'Utterly irresistible and totally brilliant' QuietusThey were the bestselling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility, commercial success and creative freedom. Then they deleted thei...
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Bent Fabricius-Bjerre

En biografi

by Danni Travn ...

Næsten 100 års dansk kulturhistorie er samlet i Bent Fabricius-Bjerre. Foruden at være komponisten bag eviggrønne melodier som ’Matador’, ’Olsen-banden’ og ’Forelsket i København’ har han haft en karriere som tv-stjerne, produceret store film- og teatersucceser og skabt verdenshits. Efter årtusindskiftet trak han en ny generation på dansegulvet med ‘Jukebox’ og fik alle til at flække af grin som ... Read more

$9.39 NZD

Næsten 100 års dansk kulturhistorie er samlet i Bent Fabricius-Bjerre. Foruden at være komponisten bag eviggrønne melodier som ’Matador’, ’Olsen-banden’ og ’Forelsket i København’ har han haft en karriere som tv-stjerne, produceret store film- og teatersucceser og skabt verdenshits. Efter årtusindskiftet trak han en ny generation på dansegulvet med ‘Jukebox’ og fik alle til at flække af grin som
... Read more
Altid har jeg længsel

Erindringer

by Trille Nielsen ...

De fleste kan huske Trille, enten fra 70´ernes musikscene eller fra børne-tv. De fleste har hørt om sangen om øjet, som bevirkede, at DR blev politianmeldt for blasfemi. Og de fleste opfatter Trille som en af kvindebevægelsens centrale skikkelser. Derimod er der ikke så mange, der er klar over, hvorfor Trille pludselig trak sig fra rampelyset og holdt op med at spille musik, og de færreste har ... Read more

$9.39 NZD

De fleste kan huske Trille, enten fra 70´ernes musikscene eller fra børne-tv. De fleste har hørt om sangen om øjet, som bevirkede, at DR blev politianmeldt for blasfemi. Og de fleste opfatter Trille som en af kvindebevægelsens centrale skikkelser. Derimod er der ikke så mange, der er klar over, hvorfor Trille pludselig trak sig fra rampelyset og holdt op med at spille musik, og de færreste har
... Read more
Just Can't Get Enough

The making of Depeche Mode

by Simon Spence ...

In the words of singer Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode were “a new sort of band from a new sort of town”: Basildon, a radical post-war experiment in design and living; a city of the future that serves as a mirror for Depeche Mode’s stark, electronic ultra-pop.Drawing on a wealth of new interviews with friends and lovers, club runners and church elders, pluggers and producers, early bandmates and key ... Read more

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In the words of singer Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode were “a new sort of band from a new sort of town”: Basildon, a radical post-war experiment in design and living; a city of the future that serves as a mirror for Depeche Mode’s stark, electronic ultra-pop.Drawing on a wealth of new interviews with friends and lovers, club runners and church elders, pluggers and producers, early bandmates and key
... Read more
Exmachina

Storia musicale della nostra estinzione 1992 → ∞

by Valerio Mattioli ...

Series series minimum fax musica
Nei primi anni Novanta il cyberteorico Arthur Kroker profetizzò che la nuova musica elettronica sarebbe stata l'avanguardia per i futuri rapporti tra specie umana e tecnologie digitali. Nello stesso periodo Brian Behlenford, fondatore di Apache e guru della Silicon Valley, lanciava una mailing list tutta dedicata alla cosiddetta Intelligent Dance Music di produttori come Aphex Twin, Autechre e in ... Read more

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Nei primi anni Novanta il cyberteorico Arthur Kroker profetizzò che la nuova musica elettronica sarebbe stata l'avanguardia per i futuri rapporti tra specie umana e tecnologie digitali. Nello stesso periodo Brian Behlenford, fondatore di Apache e guru della Silicon Valley, lanciava una mailing list tutta dedicata alla cosiddetta Intelligent Dance Music di produttori come Aphex Twin, Autechre e in
... Read more
Energy Flash

A Journey Through Rave Music and Dance Culture

by Simon Reynolds ...

Twenty-five years since acid house and Ecstasy revolutionized pop culture, Simon Reynolds's landmark rave history Energy Flash has been expanded and updated to cover twenty-first-century developments like dubstep and EDM's recent takeover of America.Author of the acclaimed postpunk history Rip It Up and Start Again, Reynolds became a rave convert in the early nineties. He experienced first-hand ... Read more

$22.04 NZD

Twenty-five years since acid house and Ecstasy revolutionized pop culture, Simon Reynolds's landmark rave history Energy Flash has been expanded and updated to cover twenty-first-century developments like dubstep and EDM's recent takeover of America.Author of the acclaimed postpunk history Rip It Up and Start Again, Reynolds became a rave convert in the early nineties. He experienced first-hand
... Read more
Dj profesional:Como aprender a mezclar música y animar fiestas

by Henari ...

¿Estás listo para aprender los secretos del DJ y dominar el arte de mezclar música?Descubre cómo convertirte en un verdadero DJ, desde dominar los conceptos básicos hasta tocar en shows con entradas agotadas. Nuestro libro electrónico está repleto de sugerencias, trucos y consejos prácticos que lo ayudarán a comenzar su viaje para convertirse en un DJ profesional. Además, aprende a animar fiestas ... Read more

$15.29 NZD

¿Estás listo para aprender los secretos del DJ y dominar el arte de mezclar música?Descubre cómo convertirte en un verdadero DJ, desde dominar los conceptos básicos hasta tocar en shows con entradas agotadas. Nuestro libro electrónico está repleto de sugerencias, trucos y consejos prácticos que lo ayudarán a comenzar su viaje para convertirse en un DJ profesional. Además, aprende a animar fiestas
... Read more
Dream Machines

Electronic Music in Britain From Doctor Who to Acid House

by Matthew Collin ...

Dream Machines tracks the music’s evolution from early avant-garde experiments after World War Two through psychedelia, art-rock and synth-pop to electronic dance music, sampling and the techno era. As well as profiling the sonic futurists who pioneered new styles, it documents the scenes and underground movements that built Britain’s thrillingly diverse electronic music culture in its formative ... Read more

$23.38 NZD

Dream Machines tracks the music’s evolution from early avant-garde experiments after World War Two through psychedelia, art-rock and synth-pop to electronic dance music, sampling and the techno era. As well as profiling the sonic futurists who pioneered new styles, it documents the scenes and underground movements that built Britain’s thrillingly diverse electronic music culture in its formative
... Read more
Lo-Fi Music

by Smith ...

You find yourself in a cozy corner of your room, headphones snugly placed, as soft melodies wash over you like a warm embrace. The gentle crackle of vinyl and the soothing tones of jazzy chords transport you to a world where stress melts away, and creativity flourishes. This is the magic of lo-fi music-a genre that resonates deeply, offering a soundtrack to your most cherished moments, whether you ... Read more

$13.13 NZD

You find yourself in a cozy corner of your room, headphones snugly placed, as soft melodies wash over you like a warm embrace. The gentle crackle of vinyl and the soothing tones of jazzy chords transport you to a world where stress melts away, and creativity flourishes. This is the magic of lo-fi music-a genre that resonates deeply, offering a soundtrack to your most cherished moments, whether you
... Read more
EMAG!

CHAN SAI GAAN ~I'M MOONER~

by CHAN SAI GAAN ...

Series Book 1 - OFFICIAL MAGAZINE
The official exclusive magazine of CHAN SAI GAAN is here! This issue's theme is "I'M MOONER"! In addition to a self-introduction, it features the origin story behind the artist's name, personal goals for entertainment career, the creative concept behind the debut single "zzz", latest plans for the next single and debut album, the first-ever real record of the "This or That ~Question Game~", a ... Read more

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The official exclusive magazine of CHAN SAI GAAN is here! This issue's theme is "I'M MOONER"! In addition to a self-introduction, it features the origin story behind the artist's name, personal goals for entertainment career, the creative concept behind the debut single "zzz", latest plans for the next single and debut album, the first-ever real record of the "This or That ~Question Game~", a
... Read more
Studio Electrophonique

The Sheffield space age, from The Human League to Pulp

by Jamie Taylor ...

Series series The British Pop Archive
The amazing story of the home studio that helped launch some of Britain’s most beloved bands.The Sheffield space age began in 1961, when local mechanic Ken Patten won a tape-recording competition by recreating the sound of a rocket launch using a pencil and a bicycle pump.In the decades that followed, the makeshift home studio he constructed became the launch pad for a group of young musicians who ... Read more

$27.83 NZD

The amazing story of the home studio that helped launch some of Britain’s most beloved bands.The Sheffield space age began in 1961, when local mechanic Ken Patten won a tape-recording competition by recreating the sound of a rocket launch using a pencil and a bicycle pump.In the decades that followed, the makeshift home studio he constructed became the launch pad for a group of young musicians who
... Read more
Dance Music Spaces

Clubs, Clubbers, and DJs Navigating Authenticity, Branding, and Commercialism

by Danielle Antoinette Hidalgo ...

Series series Critical Perspectives on Music and Society
Dance Music Spaces examines the production of physical and digital spaces in dance music, and how the players—clubs, clubbers, and DJs—use authenticity, branding, and commercialism to navigate them. An in-depth study into three women DJs—The Blessed Madonna, Honey Dijon, and Peggy Gou—reveals a new concept, “authenticity maneuvering.” In it Danielle Hidalgo exposes how the strategic use of a rave ... Read more

$50.29 NZD

Dance Music Spaces examines the production of physical and digital spaces in dance music, and how the players—clubs, clubbers, and DJs—use authenticity, branding, and commercialism to navigate them. An in-depth study into three women DJs—The Blessed Madonna, Honey Dijon, and Peggy Gou—reveals a new concept, “authenticity maneuvering.” In it Danielle Hidalgo exposes how the strategic use of a rave
... Read more
COLLECTION -A Book of Lyrics by Daniel Triana

by Daniel Triana ...

Dive into the rhythmic heart of electronic music with Collection - Lyrics by Daniel Triana. This captivating book brings you closer to the genius behind the beats, offering an exclusive look at the evocative lyrics that shape Daniel Triana's iconic soundscapes. Known for his profound ability to blend synthetic melodies with poignant narratives, Daniel's words are a symphony of emotion and ... Read more

$6.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the rhythmic heart of electronic music with Collection - Lyrics by Daniel Triana. This captivating book brings you closer to the genius behind the beats, offering an exclusive look at the evocative lyrics that shape Daniel Triana's iconic soundscapes. Known for his profound ability to blend synthetic melodies with poignant narratives, Daniel's words are a symphony of emotion and
... Read more
Pro Tools For Breakfast: Get Started Guide For The Most Used Software In Recording Studios

Stefano Tumiati, #2

by Stefano Tumiati ...

Series Book 2 - Stefano Tumiati
Pro Tools For Breakfast: learn to use the software that has become a standard in recording studios!The preface is written by Matteo Cantaluppi, musical producer for Francesco Gabbani, Thegiornalisti, Le Vibrazioni, Dente, Dimartino, Fast Animals and Slow Kids, Ex Otago, Arisa, Bugo, CanovaThis is intended to be an introductory guide to the software Pro Tools, used in recording studios for ... Read more

$13.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pro Tools For Breakfast: learn to use the software that has become a standard in recording studios!The preface is written by Matteo Cantaluppi, musical producer for Francesco Gabbani, Thegiornalisti, Le Vibrazioni, Dente, Dimartino, Fast Animals and Slow Kids, Ex Otago, Arisa, Bugo, CanovaThis is intended to be an introductory guide to the software Pro Tools, used in recording studios for
... Read more
Ukranian Field Notes: Sound, Music and Voices from Ukraine After the Full-Scale Invasion

by Gianmarco Del Re ...

Since the full-scale invasion, music-making in Ukraine has adapted in remarkable ways: composing on mobile phones, streaming performances from bomb shelters, and organising festivals within curfew limits. Clubs became centres of volunteering and fundraising before regaining their cultural role once reopened.Meanwhile, the diaspora reshaped the musical landscape, severing old ties while creating ... Read more

$20.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since the full-scale invasion, music-making in Ukraine has adapted in remarkable ways: composing on mobile phones, streaming performances from bomb shelters, and organising festivals within curfew limits. Clubs became centres of volunteering and fundraising before regaining their cultural role once reopened.Meanwhile, the diaspora reshaped the musical landscape, severing old ties while creating
... Read more
Join The Future: Bleep Techno & the Birth Of British Bass Music

by Matt Anniss ...

Since the dawn of the 1990s, British dance music has been in thrall to the seductive power of weighty sub-bass. It is a key ingredient in a string of British-pioneered genres, including hardcore, jungle, drum & bass, dubstep, UK garage and grime. In Join The Future, dance music journalist Matt Anniss traces the roots, origins, development and legacy of the sound that started it all: the first ... Read more

$18.97 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since the dawn of the 1990s, British dance music has been in thrall to the seductive power of weighty sub-bass. It is a key ingredient in a string of British-pioneered genres, including hardcore, jungle, drum & bass, dubstep, UK garage and grime. In Join The Future, dance music journalist Matt Anniss traces the roots, origins, development and legacy of the sound that started it all: the first
... Read more
How To Write Trap Music

by Angel Dimitrov ...

Trap music.With its heavy 808 kicks, stuttering hi-hats and crisp snares, the Trap sound revolutionized music production and took the world by storm.This book will teach you how to write it.The author, Angel Dimitrov, is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with a particular interest in electronic music, who plies his trade deep within the underground of Trap music. His belief that anyone can ... Read more

$10.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trap music.With its heavy 808 kicks, stuttering hi-hats and crisp snares, the Trap sound revolutionized music production and took the world by storm.This book will teach you how to write it.The author, Angel Dimitrov, is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with a particular interest in electronic music, who plies his trade deep within the underground of Trap music. His belief that anyone can
... Read more
The Music Producer's Guide To Distortion

The Music Producer's Guide

by Ashley Hewitt ...

Series series The Music Producer's Guide
Welcome to The Music Producer's Guide, your comprehensive guide to creating incredible music that stands out in a crowded industry. This series of books is your ultimate resource for developing your music production skills and taking your music to the next level. Each book is designed to demystify a music production concept, bringing professional results to your tracks.Within The Music Producer's ... Read more

$10.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome to The Music Producer's Guide, your comprehensive guide to creating incredible music that stands out in a crowded industry. This series of books is your ultimate resource for developing your music production skills and taking your music to the next level. Each book is designed to demystify a music production concept, bringing professional results to your tracks.Within The Music Producer's
... Read more

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