They Could Have Been Bigger Than Emi

This book describes the emergence of DIY punk record labels in the early 1980s. Based on interviews with sixty-one labels, including four in Spain and four in Canada, it describes the social background of those who run these labels. Especially interesting are those operated by dropouts from the middle class. Other respected older labels are often run by people with upper middle-class backgrounds. A third group of labels are operated by working-class and lower middle-class punks who take a serious attitude to the work. Using the ideas of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, this book shows how the field of record labels operates. The choice of independent or corporate distribution is a major dilemma. Other tensions are about signing contracts with bands, expecting extensive touring, and using professional promotion. There are often rivalries between big and small labels over bands that have become popular and have to decide whether to move to a more commercial record label. Unlike approaches to punk that consider it as subcultural style, this book breaks new ground by describing punk as a social activity. One of the surprising findings is how many parents actually support their children's participation in the scene. Rather than attempting to define punk as resistance or as commercial culture, this book shows the dilemmas that actual punks struggle with as they attempt to live up to what the scene means for them.

The Stranglers have outlasted and outsold virtually every other band of their era, recording ten hit albums and releasing 21 Top 40 singles. Their list of hits, including Golden Brown, were written against a background of spectacular success, dismal failure, drug dependency, financial ruin, infighting and misfortune. As a response to David Buckley's one-sided biography of the band ("No Mercy" Hodder & Stoughton, 1997) and the band’s reticence to reveal the true meaning behind their songs, Hugh Cornwell, founding member and songwriter, sets the record straight, displaces the myths and for the first time explains the real stories behind The Stranglers, his departure and the origins of their songs.

This is the continuing saga of Britain's greatest music company as it faces an uncertain future under new ownership. Since 2009 EMI has broken new acts and sold millions of records BUT the massive debts incurred by its owners Terra Firma have finally taken it to the brink of a break-up. Music industry experts and executives, financiers and commentators plus artists' managers assess EMI's fortunes as the company celebrates its 80th birthday. Includes interviews with many key players including former EMI Group/EMI Music executives Sir Colin Southgate, Jim Fifield, Eric Nicoli, Tony Wadsworth, David Munns, Rupert Perry, Ray Cooper and Jon Webster. He has also interviewed many managers, music journalists, financial analysists and rival record company executives.

One girl’s strong spirit and love of soccer drive her to persevere in the face of adversity in this lively and engaging novel. Irene loves soccer, a passion she inherited from her Italian father. She’s thrilled by the sound and feel of the ball exploding off her foot for a shot at the goal. At school back in Missouri, she was one of the top players on her girls’ team. But things are different in Merano, Italy, where bilingual Irene and her family have come for a yearlong stay. There’s no soccer team for girls in the small, very traditional Alpine town. Irene decides to join the highly competitive boys’ team, but she has little idea what she’s getting herself into. First, she must prove herself to the strict coach, the “mister.” And her teammates make it clear they don’t want her on the field. Especially Matteo, the team’s star player, who goes out of his way to make Irene unwelcome. But Irene does not give up easily, even when the disapproval of her Italian grandmother and the doubts of her new classmates—including her best friend, Giulia—threaten to undermine her confidence. Author Kristin Wolden Nitz has created a complex adolescent character. Readers will root for Irene as she struggles to find her place on the team and in a new country. The story also offers a fascinating, and often humorous, look at a collision of cultures and lively descriptions of fast-paced action on the soccer field.

The Beatles were one of the most important musical phenomena of the twentieth century, and together with their manager, Brian Epstein, it can truly be stated that they changed the world. But there were dark aspects to the Beatles story to go along with the million-sellers, and the record-breaking tours. Lost opportunities, millions of pounds lost or squandered or stolen, and the involvement of some very unpleasant characters. "For No One" is the story of the Beatles rise to super-stardom and their descent into a petty squabbling break-up, and a decline highlighted by tragic death and squalid murder and a host of unanswered questions.

Author: Shivansh Tiwari In a world teetering on the precipice of darkness, where Earth and an enigmatic realm hang in the balance, two unlikely heroes, Hiroshi and Emi, find themselves thrust into a cosmic battle of unimaginable proportions. What begins as an ordinary existence takes an extraordinary turn when Hiroshi miraculously survives a brutal assault, emerging with mysterious and formidable powers that defy explanation. From that fateful moment, their destiny is irrevocably altered. The malevolent force known as Kage, an entity of immeasurable darkness, emerges as the central antagonist in this cosmic struggle. Kage's power threatens not only Earth but also the very fabric of an enigmatic realm that transcends human comprehension. With darkness spreading like an insidious infection, Hiroshi's newfound abilities become the key to confronting and ultimately vanquishing this encroaching malevolence. As Hiroshi and Emi navigate a treacherous journey through interdimensional realms, their paths intersect with cosmic forces beyond mortal understanding. The fate of these worlds hangs precariously in the balance, and they must unravel the ancient secrets hidden within enigmatic tomes. These tomes contain the key to unlocking their true potential, enabling them to combat formidable adversaries and harness their newfound abilities. "Multiverse Genesis: Forces Of Destiny" is an epic tale that delves deep into the heart of courage, friendship, and the age-old battle between light and darkness. It is a narrative that propels readers through the vast expanse of cosmic battles, unearthing the hidden forces that shape not only their heroes but the entire multiverse. This gripping story captures the reader's imagination, leading them on a journey filled with awe-inspiring revelations and mind-bending conflicts, where the stakes couldn't be higher, and the destiny of multiple dimensions hangs in the balance. Prepare to be drawn into a captivating world of untold mysteries and exhilarating adventures, as Hiroshi and Emi embrace their newfound destinies and confront the unfathomable forces that threaten to eclipse all of existence.