Édith Piaf is France's most celebrated and mythified singing star. On the blog today, Professor David Looseley takes a look at Edith’s past and shares how she continues to be a global icon today.

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In anticipation of the soon to be published The Isley Brothers 3+3, author Darrell M. McNeill reflects on The Isley Brothers’ place in music, culture, and history – a place that cannot be denied.
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We've got volumes 183 and 184 heading your way next month! Say hello to Depeche Mode's 101 by Mary Valle and The Isley Brothers' 3+3 by Darrell M. McNeill (@poetwarriorpro1).

'If you think Little Richard invented rock and roll music, which I do, then you have to say he’s the most important figure of the most important movement.'

Jordan Bassett chats to Chris Bisha about Little Richard's Here Comes Little Richard. bit.ly/3Js9oZB

Happy Record Store Day folks! We'd love to hear about your favorite record stores 👇

This week on our blog we have a guest post from Darrell M. McNeill, author of the upcoming 33 1/3 on The Isley Brothers' 3+3. Darrell M. McNeill reflects on The Isley Brothers' undeniable place in music, culture, and history.

Read it here: bit.ly/4aNwIMJ

Another fantastic review in for Jane Savidge's addition to the series: Pulp's This Is Hardcore! Thanks Cult Following!

Happy to be able to announce I'll be writing another book, 'Minimalist Music' for 33 1/3 Books Genres Series 333sound.com/new-and-forthc…

Excited to announce that I’m writing a book about Pub Rock for 33 1/3 Books ‘Genre’ series, to be published in 2025…

Across The Margin : The Podcast celebrates #Pulp ’s iconic album This is Hardocre through an interview w/ author & founder of legendary PR company Savage & Best, Jane Savidge! Osiris Media 33 1/3 Books Pulp
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Some lovely new 33 1/3 displays are now available 😍 Booksellers - let us know if you want one for your store!

Got your hands on our latest additions to the Genre series yet?

On the blog today, Micajah Henley joined us for a quick Q&A on his entry to the series: The Clash's Sandinista!. Find out more about how and why he wrote about this specific album.

Read it here: bit.ly/43SZ5XI

New Genre series books delivered into Bloomsbury HQ this week! Say hello to Math Rock and Neue Deutsche Welle 🤩

This is the proudest moment of my career. I was invited to make remarks at the Guitar Center Music Foundation Benefit & Fundraiser, where Ernie Isley was given a Lifetime Achievement Award. And I was able to put my Isley Brothers book in my hero's hand...

What's the first song or album that comes to mind when you think about the '90s?

Signed some new Body Count 33 1/3 Books today at Rough Trade US! roughtrade.com/en-us

I wrote a little post about why I chose krautrock for my 33 1/3 Genre book - and what I would've done different and why the genre resonates half a century later.

Happy 20th anniversary to Madlib & DOOM's MADVILLAINY album together as MADVILLAIN! Cheers to 'One Beer' and that time will hagle quoted my Nice & Nasty Vaz interview within his 33 1/3 Books book! 🤖🎈🍺📚🟠🔵 #MADVILLAINY20 #MFDOOM #MADLIB #THEWITZARD

1/42. #Kylie by Adrian Renzo & Liz Giuffre. Love pop. Love Kylie Minogue. Love this album, was my first ever. Had no idea the controversy it caused. Or what a game changer it was. Or how the queer community took it on at such a tough time in our history. Fab. U. Lous.