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# Read * Love Rock Revolution: K Records and the Rise of Independent Music by Mark Baumgarten Á eBook or Kindle ePUB. Love Rock Revolution: K Records and the Rise of Independent Music Love Rock Revolution tells the story of how it all happened, recounting the early journeys of K Records founder Calvin Johnson from the punk mecca of London to the hardcore clubs of Washington, D.C., in the late-'70s, the creation of K Records in the '80s, the label's role in revolutionizing independent music in the '90s, and its struggle to survive that revolution with its integrity intact.. In 1982, K Records released its first cassette and put its own spin on punk's defiant manifesto:
| Title | : | Love Rock Revolution: K Records and the Rise of Independent Music |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.29 (736 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570618224 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
It was the heyday of zines and newsletters, when independent bands toured in vans across the country, blazing trails down the still-new interstate system, winning new fans over one small town at a time."Think Out Loud, Oregon Public Broadcasting"Baumgarten is not just a great writer and astute music critic; he is an impeccable storyteller, and exhibits this skill in this selection from his book. Love Rock Revolution will undoubtedly be a treasure for K Records fans and music lovers in ge
punk lives This book reminded me of what it was like to be a teenage punk. It awakened something in me I thought I had lost. More than a story about a specific man and label, it's a story about the discovery and love of music. Anyone who felt butterflies in their stomach as they put on a new record for the first time will love this book.. "details" according to ilikebooks. I really enjoyed this history. The narrative kept me interested, while leaving me with (what I think is an understanding of) what K Records is about. I'll concede that it's best suited for a niche audience. If you don't care much for underground music or the roots of modern indie rock, this book won't be your favorite.I didn't read this as the history of one smal. "LRR Review" according to Tom. Found the book Love Rock Revolution very interesting. Didn't know a lot about independent music however the book is written in a way to get one interested in not only independent music, but the lives of the characters also. Good read!
Love Rock Revolution tells the story of how it all happened, recounting the early journeys of K Records founder Calvin Johnson from the punk mecca of London to the hardcore clubs of Washington, D.C., in the late-'70s, the creation of K Records in the '80s, the label's role in revolutionizing independent music in the '90s, and its struggle to survive that revolution with its integrity intact.. In 1982, K Records released its first cassette and put its own spin on punk's defiant manifesto: You don't need anyone's permission to make music. It has also galvanized the international pop underground, helped create the grunge scene that took over pop culture, and provided a launching pad for the riot grrrl movement that changed the role of women in music forever. Punk isn't a sound--it's an idea! In its history, K Records has fostered some of independent music's greatest artists, including Bikini
Mark Baumgarten is a Seattle-based music writer. . He serves as Editor at Large for City Arts magazine, and his work has been featured in Willamette Week, The Village Voice, Seattle Weekly, and Lost Cause magazine
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