Music

Taylor Swift needs no introduction. The global superstar is one of the greatest singer-songwriters of her generation with a fanbase that covers the globe. Now it's the fandom's time to...

The 23 essays (or "love songs") that make up the now classic volume Air Guitar trawl a "vast, invisible underground empire" of pleasure, through record stores, honky-tonks, art galleries, jazz...

Eva Cassidy is a phenomenon. Her album Songbird topped the charts and has gone platinum. All her other albums have reached the top forty, Songbird selling 950,000 in 18 months....

Known to many as GODinski, Michael Gudinski is unquestionably the most powerful and influential figure in the Australian rock'n'roll music business - and has been for the last four decades....

Chrissy Amphlett is a legend in the world of Australian music - and now, for the first time, she tells her own story. From growing up in Geelong, Victoria, to...

Who knew when the Young family emigrated from Glasgow to Sydney in the early sixties that the family's youngest lads would go on to lead one of the world's most...

For 25 years Bill Wyman was "the silent Stone", the quiet bass player in one of the world's greatest rock and roll bands. Whilst maintaining an unassuming image both on...

Madonna is the biggest female pop star in the world yet there is no serious biography of her, and no biography at all by a woman. Existing books are either...

In the Country of Country is an exhilarating transcontinental journey from Maces Springs, Virginia, home of the Carter Family, to Bakersfield, California, where Buck Owens held sway. En route we...

Bono is one of the most influential musicians at work today. Over the past twenty-five years his band, U2, have sold a staggering 130 million albums and collected 14 Grammys....

The follow-up to The McCartney Legacy, Volume 1, the most complete work on the life and work of Paul McCartney ever published. Volume 2 continues to paint the portrait of...

'Fascinating and authoritative' The Daily Express Sunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles. Harry Styles has grown up. The One...

A behind-the-scenes, in-depth look at the making of one of the greatest sonic masterpieces and most commercially successful albums of all time. Over three decades after its release, Pink Floyd's...

A Change is Gonna Come chronicles more than forty years of black music: from the hopeful, angry refrains of the Freedom movement to the slick pop of Motown; from Woodstock...

Help! Can you find the Fab Four? This quirky, vibrant and comically-illustrated book features scenes inspired by The Beatles' rock star lives and their rapid rise to fame. Find Yoko...

501 Guitar chords is a compact dictionary of over 500 popular chords that features clear photographs, and easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions. The spiral binding keeps the title flat which makes...

A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 Paused in Cosmic Reflection is the definitive story of The Chemical Brothers. Told in the voices of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons,...

From 1978 to 1984, Neil Zlozower was a "fifth member of Van Halen" (says bassist Michael Anthony) - touring, partying with, and photographing the band during the David Lee Roth...

Often cited as one of the most innovative and influential rock musicians, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix had a short and turbulent life, succumbing early, as did many other rock icons...

Best remembered for his operas and his War Requiem, Benjamin Britten's radical politics and his sexuality have also ensured that he remains a controversial public figure. Journeying Boy is a...

The #1 New York Times Bestseller As Taylor releases her 11th album, THE TORTURED POET'S DEPARTMENT, catch up on the full story of Taylor Swift's stratospheric rise to fame; all...

Gary Barlow is one of the most successful British musicians and songwriters of all time, but fifteen years ago, as he himself admits, he hit rock bottom - he was...

With the release of their new album Hook Me Up, The Veronicas exploded on to the airwaves garnering two Top 5 singles including their first number 1 hit. This edition...

For the kings and queens of England, a trumpet fanfare or crash of cymbals could be as vital a weapon as a cannon. Showcasing a monarch's power, prestige and taste,...

The no.1 guide for all young fans to celebrate the music phenomenon that is Harry Styles. Packed with inspirational quotes, cool facts and amazing photography follow Harry's incredible journey from...

Bringing together inspiring quotes, superfan-level facts and a treasure trove of trivia, this little book is your backstage pass to the enchanting world of Taylor Swift Whether it's the relatable...

Howdy partner! Give yourself a boot-scootin' boost with this little book of country positivity There's plenty of joy, inspiration and wisdom to be found in the land of country and...

Experience the K-Pop phenomenon of BTS in this best-selling fanbook - FULLY UPDATED for 2023! BTS are much more than just a group of seven talented individuals, they are a...

With the enchanting chords of his piano and his effortless charisma and charm, Ryan Gosling has swept back onto our screens and confirmed himself as one of Hollywood s greats.

At its rhythmic, beating heart this book asks whether Hip Hop can change the world. Hip Hop rapping, rhyming, b-boying, d-jaying, graffiti - captured the imagination of the teenage Sujatha...

'An attempt to retell an oft-told tale, this time informed by a desire to suck the hot air out of the more inflated earlier versions . . . this late-arriving...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This songbook features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of Broadway favorites including: All the Things You Are * Bewitched * Corner of the Sky * Don't Cry for Me Argentina *...

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...

* THE ULTIMATE UNOFFICIAL ARIANA GRANDE FAN BOOK * Discover everything there is to know about Ariana Grande, pop icon, actress and star. Follow her amazing journey from moving to...

A LOUDER THAN WAR BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A unique insight... An excellent companion for both the casual and obsessive Bowie fan' Louder Then War The life of an icon,...

Dolly Parton All the Songs is an album-by-album, track-by-track deep dive into the almost 60 year career of a musical icon. This completist's guide features more than 400 photographs, and...

Cleo Laine has performed opera, lieder and popular musicals as well as jazz, and is also a serious actress. Here she tells her life story.

A full colour illustrated book of lyrics by singer-songwriter John Grant, published to coincide with his solo tour of the UK and Ireland in October, and his forthcoming new album...

Essentially it's just a little collection of microchips in a plastic case, but in a few short years the iPod has become the quintessential accessory for music fans everywhere. It's...

This follow-up to Geri Halliwell's biography, "If Only", brings readers up to date with the real story of her life over the past four years. Since the break-up of the...

Twenty years ago, Grace only wanted to be with Trent - a boy with a guitar and a lot of promises. Her mother, Dorothy, wanted her daughter to fulfil her...