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"The Come Apart" By Susannah Felts
Indie musicians will either get a kick out of Felts’ wide-eyed though somewhat cynical look at the trappings of the alternative music scene, or they’ll hide behind a tour bus ... -
"Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, Devo, The Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music" By ...
As the title suggests, renowned producer Robert Margouleff has worked with artists as respected and diverse as Motown hero Stevie Wonder and new wave provocateurs Devo. “Beginning on the set ... -
"All Good Cretins Go to Heaven: The Enduring Spirit of the Ramones" By Jenn L. ...
It’s been three decades since the Ramones were active, ending as they did in 1996. While former members Richie, Marky, and CJ do still tour and keep the music alive, ... -
"The Drum Thing" By Deirdre O’Callaghan
This looks like it was a labor of love! Author O’Callaghan has interviewed close to 100 drummers from across the genres (jazz, rock, pop, funk, punk, hip-hop) and compiled them ... -
"Pet Shop Boys Volume: The Complete Visual Record" By Chris Heath with Philip Hoare
Here’s something we didn’t know until reading this gorgeous tome: the Pet Shop Boys are the most successful duo in the history of pop music with over 50 million records ... -
"This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll: Pop Music, The Swastika, and the Third Reich" By Daniel ...
Rarely has a book felt so timely. The subject of nazis, fascism, and general far-right awfulness is always going to raise heckles. These are dangerous waters to wade into. Author ... -
Robin Beck Still Sings Like It’s the First Time
Rocker Robin Beck might be best known for the single “The First Time” (a smash hit just about everywhere except the U.S.), but a career that began in 1979 has ... -
Francis Rossi: Solo Quo
One of the music industry’s great mysteries is the fact that British boogie-rockers Status Quo never broke the United States. They had the songs, they had charismatic characters and, contrary ... -
Electronic Music Roundtable 2026
It’s now the norm that Music Connection goes cyber in May. This year, we have the Digital Resources guide at the back, deadmau5 is on the cover, and for the ... -
The Riff That Blew My Mind: Drivin' N Cryin' for '80s College Radio
Kevn Kinney of Southern rockers Drivin' N Cryin' old us about his '80s college rock influences... Kevn Kinney: I wanted a song on the record that reminded me of 1980’s ...
