The Secret Public: How LGBTQ Resistance Shaped Popular Culture (1955-1979) by Jon Savage Published by: Faber 6th June 2024 Jon Savage’s new book is a huge but hugely readable history of the crossover between LGBTQ culture and popular music…
In Stephen King's world, ''It'' is a loaded word. It's hard not to picture Pennywise the Clown haunting the sewers of Derry, Maine, of course, but in the horror writer's newest collection of stories, ''You Like It Darker,'' ''It'' ranges…
Mixing Pop And Politics: A Marxist History Of Popular Music by Toby Manning Published by: Repeater Books, out now A dense and deep dive into the Marxist chronicles of pop culture. There are some fascinating theories and revelations gnawing…
Closer in tone to the sharp adult series “BoJack Horseman” than to Illumination’s bland “Sing” franchise, Netflix’s “Thelma the Unicorn” avoids being rendered completely unoriginal by its overly familiar premise thanks to consistent…
When Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German was murdered in September 2022, he became the ninth U.S. journalist to be murdered in connection with their work in 30 years.
Polin is here! That’s the portmanteau for Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), the featured couple in season three of Netflix’s historical romance series, Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn’s best…
There have been countless books written about the immortal star, Elizabeth Taylor, even some credited to her as both memoir or autobiography including 1989’s “Elizabeth On Elizabeth”. But a book released on January 1, 1965 probably comes…
When I Died For The First Time by Tim Booth Published by Constable 16th May 2024 When I Died For The First Time sees veteran indie band James’ lead singer turn his hand at writing a novel rather than song lyrics for the first time. Telling…
Soye and Raphael Aguda are Nigerian parents living in the United Kingdom. They believe parents play the most crucial role in children's upbringing, especially in an age of social media and artificial intelligence
Depeche Mode 101: By Mary Valle Published by: Bloomsbury Academic Release date: 30/05/24 33⅓ revisits the Pasadena Rose Bowl in 88 and a live album whose influence would change the trajectory of alternative music. Like all true music fans…
Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock by Christoph Dallach Published by: Faber Published 3 May 2024 Neu Klang is a comprehensive oral retelling of a shining moment in German musical history told by its foremost trailblazers and…
Nige Tassell: Searching for Dexys Midnight Runners: The Last Gang in Town Nine Eight Books Published 6th June Pre-Order Here Nige Tassell employs his detection skills to go off in search of those who were once employed by Kevin Anthony…
every family has its share. When it came time to write her most autobiographical novel, Claire Messud relied on a 1,500-page family history compiled by her paternal grandfather. The result, ''This Strange Eventful History,'' sprawls over a…