Loud Medicine : Dispatches from the Music Industry Underworld.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kennedy, James.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Musicians.

Community music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Calon, 2025.

Summary:

This book by James Kennedy explores the vibrant, often unseen world of independent musicians and the underground music scene. It provides an insider's perspective on the challenges, rewards, and realities faced by artists outside the mainstream industry. The author critiques common misconceptions about the music industry, emphasizing the importance of grassroots efforts and community-driven venues in sustaining live music. Reflecting on the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on live performances, Kennedy highlights the resilience of independent artists who innovated to keep music alive during lockdowns. The book aims to celebrate the 'underdogs' of the music world while advocating for their survival against growing threats. Written for music lovers, aspiring musicians, and anyone curious about the hidden dynamics of the industry, it offers a candid, passionate call to action to support local music and venues. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

1. The Crusade

2. Mono/Stereo Types

3. Noise Candy

4. Save Our Venues

5. Quiet Medicine

6. A Week in the Life

7. Three Cheers for Struggle

8. Hunter’s Hallway

9. The Blueprint

10. Top Ten

11. The Tribe

12. Quantum Jazz

13. Don’t Be That Douche

14. We Need to Talk

15. Hidden Heroes

16. Kill the Machines

17. The Noise

18. The Future

19. Sayonara

Acknowledgements Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-83760-010-4

OCLC:

1522805247