With examples from established and emergent music styles and artists, as well as located case studies from around the globe, this book provides the general reader, student and teacher with several gateways into the vital issues that animate ...
Drawing on the recent work of music scholars and the popular music press, Shuker explores key subjects which shape our experience of music, including music production, the music industry, music policy, fans, audiences and subcultures, the ...
Fire your passion for pop with this story of popular music through a study of the key themes of style, performers and instruments.
Roy Shuker examines the music press; the impact of music videos; the workings of the industry, songs and genres; public performance; fans and subcultures, and the nature of the `pop star'. * Case studies include contemporary icons such as ...
Roy Shuker examines the music press; the impact of music videos; the workings of the industry, songs and genres; public performance; fans and subcultures, and the nature of the `pop star'. * Case studies include contemporary icons such as ...
Explores the history and meaning of rock and popular music.