Do you remember the first time you discovered an artist you really loved? This beautifully produced anthology harnesses that feeling by collecting 80 of music's finest artists to guide readers through every mood. Organized by emotional state, this book allows you to "dip into the library" to discover new artists from decades past to the present day.

Whether you want to "shout about it" with Nirvana, "love yourself" with Lizzo, or "cry it out" with Adele, there is a soundtrack for every moment. 

Features

• Mood-Based Organization: Artists are categorized by the feelings they evoke, making it easy to find music that matches your current state.
• Artist Profiles: Each entry includes biographical information and lists of must-hear songs.
• Expert Analysis: Features accessible musical analysis from journalist Myles Tanzer.
• Vibrant Illustrations: Every artist is captured in full-color, "rocking" art by illustrator Ali Mac.
• Educational Content: Includes introductory information on how to soundtrack your mood and a back section on how to listen to and create your own music. 

Benefits

• Emotional Guidance: Helps young readers (ages 8–12) navigate "good, bad, and sad times" through the power of music.
• Discovery Tool: Serves as a pitch-perfect first introduction to music appreciation and a wide variety of genres, including classical.
• Family Friendly: Designed for every family member to love, recommend to the next generation, or even friendly debate.

Product Details
Author: Myles Tanzer
Illustrator: Ali Mac
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: February 2020
ISBN-13: 9780711258365

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David Mitchell's new novel tells the unexpurgated story of Utopia Avenue; of riots in the streets and revolutions in the head; of drugs, thugs, madness, love, sex, death, art; of the families we choose and the ones we don't; of fame's Faustian pact and stardom's wobbly ladder. Can we change the world in turbulent times, or does the world change us? Utopia means 'nowhere' but could a shinier world be within grasp, if only we had a map? 

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Michael Jackson, Inc.: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth offers an intriguing glimpse into the business side of Michael Jackson's career, shedding light on his impact as an artist and entrepreneur. It provides an engaging read for those interested in the music industry and the complex dynamics of the entertainment business

"Michael Jackson, Inc." reveals the incredible rise, fall, and rise again of Michael Jackson's fortune--driven by the unmatched perfectionism of the King of Pop. "Forbes "senior editor Zack O'Malley Greenburg uncovers never-before-told stories from interviews with more than 100 people, including music industry veterans Berry Gordy, John Branca, and Walter Yetnikoff; artists 50 Cent, Sheryl Crow, and Jon Bon Jovi; and members of the Jackson family. Other insights come from court documents and Jackson's private notes, some of them previously unpublished. Through Greenburg's novelistic telling, a clear picture emerges of Jackson's early years, his rise to international superstardom, his decline--fueled by demons internal and external, as well as the dissolution of the team that helped him execute his best business moves--and, finally, his financial life after death. Format Hardback 293 pages | Publisher Atria Books | Language English | ISBN13 9781476705965

In 1975, Viv Albertine was obsessed with music but it never occurred to her she could be in a band as she couldn't play an instrument and she'd never seen a girl play electric guitar.

A year later, she was the guitarist in the hugely influential all-girl band the Slits, who fearlessly took on the male-dominated music scene and became part of a movement that changed music.

A raw, thrilling story of life on the frontiers and a candid account of Viv's life post-punk - taking in a career in film, the pain of IVF, illness and divorce and the triumph of making music again - Clothes Music Boys is a remarkable memoir.

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From makeshift stages in Boston clubs to soldout shows at Madison Square Garden, through winning American Music Awards and selling 80 million records, the New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) were a rite of passage and a touchstone of youthful memories. Scoring platinum albums, and with a series of sold-out international tours, NKOTB blazed through North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, leaving throngs of screaming teen and tween girls in their wake. But after a few heady years, the guys (and their fans) grew up, and moved on. The New Kids disbanded in 1994 and, for nearly fifteen years, there was every reason to believe that the NKOTB phenomenon was over once and for all. Format Hardback 274 pages | Publication date 02 Oct 2012 | Publisher Touchstone Books | Language English | ISBN13 9781451667851

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