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From the critically acclaimed author of Temperament, a narrative account of the most defining moments in musical history—classical and jazz—all of which for

Drawing upon the philosophical insights of Friedrich Schlegel, Walter Benjamin, Theodor W. Adorno, and Blixa Bargeld, this book explores the persistence of a cr

A radically new reading of the origins of recorded music Noise Uprising brings to life the moment and sounds of a cultural revolution. Between the development o

The story of how unexpected connections between music, technology, and race across three tumultuous decades changed American culture. How did a European social

Music has long been an avenue for protest, seen as a way to promote freedom and equality, instill hope, and fight for change. Popular music, in particular, is c