It’s been another great year for music journalism, with an abundance of new books to get through, so we decided to rundown our top 5 new releases – all of which are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of the music lover in your life.

1. Why Vinyl Matters: A Manifesto From Musicians And Fans – By Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

Available via Amazon here.

2. Roots, Radicals And Rockers: How Skiffle Changed The World – By Billy Bragg

Available via Amazon here.

3. Meet Me In The Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City – By Lizzy Goodman

Available via Amazon here.

4. David Bowie: A Life  – By Dylan Jones

Available via Amazon here.

5. Shock And Awe: Glam Rock And Its Legacy  – By Simon Reynolds

Available via Amazon here.


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