As the evenings grow ever-darker and the temperature drops further a great book can be the perfect Winter companion. Whether you’re on the lookout for the ideal Xmas gift or something to get you through the Holiday season, our rundown has you covered.
1. Mars by 1980: The Story of Electronic Music – By David Stubbs
Elegantly connecting the dots between Stockhausen, Sun Ra, Kraftwerk and many more, David Stubbs’ journey through electronic music charts the transition of a once outlying, avant-garde art-form, via the pioneering musicians who helped cement the futuristic sound of synths and drum machines in the popular consciousness. The book’s broad scope is balanced with Stubbs’ obvious personal passion and recollections of formative musical moments, exemplified by his brilliantly evocative descriptions of landmark compositions.
Available to buy here.
2. Lou Reed’s Transformer (33 1/3) – By Ezra Furman
3. Bedsit Disco Queen: How I grew up and tried to be a pop star – By Tracey Thorn
4. To Throw Away Unopened – By Viv Albertine
5. Massive Attack: Out of the Comfort Zone – By Melissa Chemam
