Sound System: The Political Power of Music

Author:   Dave Randall
Publisher:   Pluto Press
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780745351339


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   20 August 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Sound System: The Political Power of Music


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Author:   Dave Randall
Publisher:   Pluto Press
Imprint:   Pluto Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.80cm
ISBN:  

9780745351339


ISBN 10:   0745351336
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   20 August 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

Introduction  1. Roots 2. Culture 3. Partying For Your Right to Fight 4. Getting Political 5. Unity Lost 6. A Short Musical History of Neoliberalism 7. Star Gazing 8. Their Music 9. My Turn 10. Music of the Arab Revolutions 11. On This Land 12. Rebel Music Manifesto Conclusion 

Reviews

'Fascinating ... A deeply intelligent look at music and society and in particular pop's tempestuous relationship with commerce' -- Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music 'A thrilling trip through the dark corners and secret gardens of the music world' -- Maxi Jazz, lead vocalist for Faithless 'A terrific, exciting book, weaving together the strands of music, politics and worldwide struggles' -- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown 'This engaging, hugely readable book should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in the state of the world - and in the essential, life-affirming role music can play in changing it for the better' 'A wide-ranging and punchy book' -- Dan Hancox, <i>The National</i> '5 Stars!' -- <i>Songlines</i> 'Ceaselessly fascinating and incredibly well researched, with a narrative voice that's simultaneously highly educated and humbly inviting' -- <i>Pop Matters</i>


Author Information

Dave Randall is a musician, producer and activist. He has toured the world playing guitar with Faithless, Dido, Sinead O'Connor and many others. He also teaches courses on guitar and the creative industries at BIMM University Bristol.

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