University of Texas Press

Donna Gaines has taken the lightning-fast songs of the Ramones' oeuvre and welded her own brainy spin on their songs, their personalities, their impact, resulting in something unequivocally... — Razorcake More…

So engaging that readers will crave a sequel — Kirkus Reviews More…

[A] dazzling debut...Told with moving candor, Price's tale of overcoming squalor and pain provides powerful emotional context to her hard-won country music stardom. Fans will adore this story... — Publishers Weekly More…

Weaving flashes of his own voice into an oral history featuring over 130 of Screw's friends, family, heroes, students, and more, Walker stitches together a full picture of the iconic DJ's legacy — Rolling Stone More…

If you want to read the definitive book on Merle Haggard, this is the one...The beauty of Cantwell's book lies in his in-depth, astute, and entertaining close readings of Hag's songs and the... — No Depression More…

Alina Simone gives us a fuller, weirder and more interesting overview of Madonna than we may have thought possible. . . . It's the way Simone presents her story that's most riveting, whether... — Rolling Stone More…

Why Bushwick Bill Matters is invaluable for its examination of how race, gender, and disability shaped Bushwick Bill's contributions to hip-hop culture and to the music industry...Hughes proves... — Journal of Popular Music Studies More…

Davis packs a wealth of material into this book, drawing on his considerable insight into the American music scene. It's an enjoyable read, highlighting an oft-overlooked contribution to the... — R2 More…

Where most musician autobiographies are fueled by backstage drama, this book focuses almost entirely on the creative process, a choice that not only proves to be compelling but helps turn Stamey's... — Pitchfork More…