Tag: BOOKS
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“Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health” by Jason Schreurs (Earth Island Books)
Jason Schreurs’ Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is more than just a book. It’s a manifesto and a cry in the dark that echoes through mosh pits, bedroom speakers, and late-night thoughts. In this remarkable book, Schreurs turns noise into narrative, pain into power, and punk rock into healing. On the surface,…
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“I Heartbreak The Ramones” by Nick Cooper (Earth Island Books)
Few books in recent memory have managed to capture the brutal beauty of punk rock with such honesty such as I Heartbreak The Ramones by Nick Cooper. A Belgian musician turned author, Cooper decided to write a memoir, resulting in a bold, brilliantly self-aware odyssey that peels back the noisy glamour of the punk rock’s…
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“In Pursuit Of Expression” by Martin Appleby (Earth Island Books)
Poetry, at its best, is honest. It strips away pretense, digs into the mundane, and finds something universal in the smallest details of human existence. Martin Appleby’s In Pursuit of Expression exemplifies this approach. A collection of poems spanning nearly a decade, this book reads like a diary, a confession, and a conversation all at…
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“Bag Of Tricks” by Ruby Dee Philippa (Earth Island Books)
Few books capture a time and place with the raw passion and honesty of Ruby Dee Philippa’s Bag of Tricks. A collection of interconnected vignettes chronicling the San Francisco punk scene of the early 1980s, the book reads like a fever dream, an equally nostalgic love letter and recollection of a subculture that burned brightly…
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“Sometimes I’m The Bull, Sometimes I’m The China Shop” by Leon The Poet (Earth Island Books)
Leon the poet’s debut collection, Sometimes I’m The Bull, Sometimes I’m The China Shop, is a deep dive into the chaos and tenderness of modern life. It confronts, comforts, and challenges you all at once. The title alone hints at the duality woven throughout, strength and vulnerability, destruction and fragility, confidence and doubt. Leon’s writing…
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Interview: David Gamage, the author of “The Fire Still Burns” and “A Hardcore Heart”
Sometimes, a journey through music and life becomes more than just a personal story. It becomes a reflection of an entire scene, an era, and the spirit that keeps it all alive. David Gamage embodies that spirit. Known for his work in influential bands like Rydell, Couch Potatoes, and Joeyfat, David’s musical journey now continues…
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“Poets Day Dream” by James Domestic
James Domestic’s Poets Day Dream is an outstanding collection of poems, prose, and short stories, a visceral, courageous dive into the institutions that shape us, break us, and, if we’re lucky, occasionally amuse us. It’s a book that grabs you by the collar and shouts in your face, but somehow, you can’t stop laughing through…
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“Spent” By Paul Case (Earth Island Books)
There are books that whisper, books that sing, and books that hit like a brick through a shop window. Spent by Paul Case is the latter. A collection of poetry and stories that seethe with relentless energy, anger, and dark humor, Spent is a comprehensive collection of impressive works hurled straight into the heart of…
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Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s By Ian Shipley (Earth Island Books)
There’s something magical about poetry that refuses to take itself too seriously while still cutting to the heart of life’s raw, chaotic, and utterly ridiculous nature. Ian Shipley’s Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s is exactly that kind of book, a raucous, unapologetic, and fiercely entertaining collection of punk poetry that punches…
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Earth Island Books To Release “My Altercation: The Bandung Melodic Punk Scene 1995-2008” By Prabu Pramayougha On April 11th
My Altercation weaves together notes and memories to capture the essence of Bandung’s music scene with a particular focus on the melodic punk genre. The book serves not only as a tribute to the region’s punk culture but also an insightful exploration of its broader musical landscape. This work is designed to celebrate the energy…
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Earth Island Books To Release “In Pursuit of Expression” By Martin Appleby On April 4th
This collection brings together all of Martin Appleby’s small press poetry publications that were released between 2016 and 2024. From the early musings of his 20s to staring down the barrel of 40, and all the heartbreak, hangovers, and bad decisions he has made along the way.These poems are full of heart, hope, and unguarded honesty.…
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Earth Island Books To Release “Toxic Shock Records, Assassin Of Mediocrity” By Bill Sassenberger On March 28th
This is a story of a lifetime spent in the trenches of the mercantile class. Yes, it’s been said before, but punk rock did change our lives. You’re about to read a patchwork of triumphant, bittersweet and sometimes painful memories. From 1981 until 2014, my wife Julianna and I owned and operated a totally independent record…
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