Personal recollections of time spent with the musicians Nikki Sudden and Dave Kusworth.Separately, they did many things. Together, they were the Jacobites.Sudden and Kusworth's songs have been lauded - and occasionally covered - by fellow musicians Tom Waits, Paul Westerberg, The Lemonheads, Primal Scream, Mercury Rev, Deerhunter and Sharon Van Etten.

A collection of abstract/experimental poetry by the musician Tim Chaplin.

In 2024, Tim Chaplin released a series of four albums. The songs were not originally intended for release and the albums were not supposed to happen.But happen they did.This book is the story of the process. An essay on each album and its songs, along with the entire set of lyrics.

A collection of abstract/experimental poetry by the musician Tim Chaplin.

A rusty derailed train blocking any potential light at the end of the tunnel.A self-help guide - providing you do everything the author doesn't.A memoir of misadventures in life, love, music and worse...

The story of Luminous, Tim Chaplin's electronic/experimental/psychedelic project.From the first official release in 1999 to the most recent album to date in 2021.Taking in numerous record labels across the world, characters and collaborators. The ins and outs of music production and the ups and downs of leftfield audio and attitude.

A selection of song lyrics written between 1997 and 2020 by the prolific musician, songwriter, producer, composer and artist Tim Chaplin. Taken from albums, EPs, singles and compilations released by various record labels around the world.

Fifty songs and where they came from.Explorations, explanations and revelations.Discussing the art of songwriting, music, lyrics and recording.How inspiration and ideas become songs.Recollections of record labels, collaborators and influences.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of nu metal band Linkin Park.This look at "the best-selling American rock band of the 20th century" is adapted from the audiobook.

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest stars in the world! This easy-to-read biography is perfect for her youngest fans.Taylor Swift is one of today's biggest music superstars! She's got millions of fans around the world. But before she was famous, Taylor was just a young girl who loved to sing and dreamed of sharing her music with others.Discover how Taylor made it all the way to the top in this exciting biography! It's perfect for fans who have just learned to read. And it's ...

Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it wasn't always easy.Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a gro...

This new, thoroughly updated edition is the ultimate tribute to Metallica, complete with coverage of the band's most recent DVD set and live albums.Formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Metallica has become the best-selling heavy metal group in music history, with an estimated 100 million worldwide album sales. The band has toured and performed on all seven continents.In this updated edition of Metallica: The Complete Illustrated History, acclaimed heavy ...