Tag: LITERATURE
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“The Fire Still Burns : Music Inspired By The Post-Punk Message” by David Gamage (Earth Island Books)
David Gamage’s The Fire Still Burns is a astounding, heartfelt ode to the resilience, creativity, and power of the DIY punk rock scene. Released under his Earth Island Books imprint, this sprawling, 726-page chronicle dives deep into the gritty mechanics of punk’s independent spirit, charting the highs and lows of life on the road, running…
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Earth Island Books To Publish “Raccoon Starts A Band” By Alex CF
From Alex CF, the creator of ‘Punks In The Willows’, the beautiful new book, ‘Raccoon Starts A Band’ is a semi-autobiographical tale of discovering punk. Amongst the difficulties that come with growing up; from the anguish of being bullied, to lack of self-esteem, yet ultimately finding a community that will stoke a passion for music, politics and kindle many life-long…
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Earth Island Books To Publish “The Fire Still Burns” By David Gamage
‘The Fire Still Burns’ is a story of post-punk adventure, packed full of anecdotes, inspiration and tales from the road with an insightful narrative on what keeps these bands plugging away with such heart; gigging, touring, recording and playing in a rough and ready scene. With a brief history of the independent, alternative label, Engineer Records,…
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Domesticated Vol. 3 By James Domestic (Earth Island Books)
“Domesticated Vol. 3” by James Domestic is a raw, uncompromising collection of punk poetry that serves as a fitting conclusion to his trilogy. In this final volume, Domestic delves into themes of social decay, personal struggle, and the absurdity of modern life, all delivered through his sharp, witty, and often biting verse. The poems in…
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Dear Smash Hits, We’re From Scotland! By Alastair MacDonald Jackson (Earth Island Books)
“Dear Smash Hits, We’re From Scotland!” by Alastair MacDonald Jackson is an illuminating deep dive into Scotland’s rich, yet often overlooked, independent music scene. Rather than focusing on well-trodden narratives from global music capitals like London or New York, Jackson shifts the lens to the edges of Scotland, uncovering a wealth of musical history and…
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Weight Of Sin By Ray Canham (Earth Island Books)
“Weight of Sin” by Ray Canham is a dark, witty, and intricately knitted collection of short stories that transport readers into a world where absurdity meets horror. Each story within the anthology is marked by Canham’s signature style—a blend of humor, pathos, and unsettling twists that will leave a everlasting impact on the reader. From…
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Emma Ruth Rundle Announces Debut Poetry Book ‘The Bella Vista’
“rip up this book, my love / i wrote it for you” So opens Emma Ruth Rundle’s book of poetry, entitled The Bella Vista. The multidisciplinary visual artist and musician has now released six solo albums over the past decade to commercial and critical acclaim. The release of The Bella Vista will mark her literary debut. With The Bella Vista, Emma…
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Henry Rollins Releases New Book “Stay Fanatic!!! Vol. 4”
Henry Rollins, legendary frontman of Black Flag and an influential figure in the hardcore punk and punk rock scenes, has released his latest book, “Stay Fanatic!!! Vol. 4.” This installment is the fourth in Rollins’ series, where he discusses the records he plays on his radio show and how they intersect with various aspects of…
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Earth Island To Release “Dear Smash Hits, We’re From Scotland!” By Alastair MacDonald Jackson
Most books about music related topics focus on the major metropolitan centres of New York or London. Alastair MacDonald Jackson not only shifts the focus to a small country in northern Europe – Scotland -but hones in the music makers from the very peripheries of the place. With a focus on the production of music…
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Earth Island Books To Release “The Weight Of Sin” By Ray Canham
“Don’t expect light-hearted tales of tea shops, campsites and castles, ‘Weight of Sin’ is more Nick Cave than Nik Kershaw, full of dark, twisted humour and strange journeys into a myriad of possible yesterdays, todays, and tomorrows… A collection of stories both humorous and horrific, brimming with stygian absurdity and unexpected twists, Weight of Sin…
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Earth Island Books To Release “Domesticated” Vol. 3 By James Domestic
The third and final volume in James Domestic’s superb collection of punk poetry, street knowledge and random amusing meanderings.Buy the book, then go and see him at a gig soon. Pre-order book HERE “Essex doesn’t just produce non-entities who act as thick as two short planks in a ‘reality show’ that gives the impression the…
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“Down The Punk Rock Highway” By Jared Forman (Earth Island Books)
Jared Forman’s “Down the Punk Rock Highway” is one of the latest releases by a very prolific Earth Island Books. Forman’s book is a well-documented journey through the raw, unfiltered landscape of punk rock, capturing its rebellious spirit and energy. The narrative is structured as a collection of interviews, reports, and other writings, taking readers…
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