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Explore the vibrant narrative of *Out of the Basement*, a compelling trade paperback that takes you on a journey through the underground music scene of post-industrial Rockford, Illinois. Published by Microcosm Publishing in 2017, this brand-new book (ISBN: 9781621067665) presents an unfiltered look at the lives of rebellious youth creating DIY music amidst the odds. Perfect for fans of music history and memoirs, this book blends oral histories, personal anecdotes, and evocative poetics, vividly capturing the essence of life from the 1970s to the early 2000s, long before digital platforms revolutionized access to punk culture. As you delve into its pages, you'll find stories that unfold in dusty used record stores, frenetic skating rinks, and the intimate settings of basements filled with unforgettable gigs. Discover the radical past of a community driven by passion, creativity, and a search for identity in a world hesitant to embrace them. Each chapter resonates with the spirit of rebellion and serves as a testament to a tight-knit culture forged in adversity. Don’t miss out on this essential addition to your music library. Free shipping available for this item, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781621067665
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Description:
Out of the Basementtells the story of underground music (and mainstream rock that sometimes rose out of it) in post-industrial Rockford, Illinois. This is a bracing, candid, democratic, and cutting edge portrayal of a rust belt city full of rebel kids making DIY music despite the odds. It combines oral history, brutally honest memoir, music history, and a sense of blunt poetics to capture the ethos of life in the 1970s-2000s, long before the Internet made punk accessible to small towners. From dusty used record stores and frenetic skating rinks to dank basements and sweat-piled gigs to the radical forebears like the local IWW chapter, the book follows the stories of rebels struggling to find spaces and a sense of community and their place in underground history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781621067665
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Description:
Out of the Basementtells the story of underground music (and mainstream rock that sometimes rose out of it) in post-industrial Rockford, Illinois. This is a bracing, candid, democratic, and cutting edge portrayal of a rust belt city full of rebel kids making DIY music despite the odds. It combines oral history, brutally honest memoir, music history, and a sense of blunt poetics to capture the ethos of life in the 1970s-2000s, long before the Internet made punk accessible to small towners. From dusty used record stores and frenetic skating rinks to dank basements and sweat-piled gigs to the radical forebears like the local IWW chapter, the book follows the stories of rebels struggling to find spaces and a sense of community and their place in underground history.