Bloomsbury

A richly textured snapshot survey of artists on art ... At their best the pieces reveal something useful about the writer, the music, the world at large and the world at that moment — The Guardian More…

of silence to total noise, and everything in between - a passionate, irresistible encouragement to listen more, and to listen better — Sunday Times More…

As definitive a portrait of contemporary hip-hop and young black lifestyles as has been written. A shocking and highly readable report from America's front line — The Times More…

There is plenty here to enjoy ... Among the best chapters by far are those flowing out of the stories of feminism, gay activism and sheer theatricality — The Wire More…