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Song so wild and blue : a life with the music of Joni Mitchell / by Lisicky, Paul,author.;
"From the celebrated novelist and memoirist, a gorgeous account of how Joni Mitchell's work has shaped his writing throughout his life"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Lisicky, Paul.; Mitchell, Joni; Popular music fans.;

And after all : a fan history of Oasis / by Locker, Melissa,author.;
"This oral history documents the story of Oasis as told by the fans who were there. Discover never-before-seen perspectives charting the rise, fall, and rise again of Liam and Noel Gallagher and the British rock band whose music defined a generation. A few years after Definitely Maybe topped the charts, with "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" established as one of the UK's bestselling albums of all time, and Oasis the reigning rulers of British rock, Noel Gallagher did the unthinkable: he broke up the band. After a string of public spats, Noel announced that he "simply could not go on working" with his brother Liam "a day longer." Fifteen years later, the brothers announced a truce. The news sent fans into a frenzy, ticket prices soared, and Definitely Maybe was back on the top of the charts. That's because for a generation of music lovers around the world, Oasis really mattered. Their combination of earthy lyrics, brazen attitude, and earworm-worthy tunes set against a backdrop of working-class experience made them relatable, memorable, and important. And After All gives the mic to the fans that launched Oasis to stratospheric fame and takes a deep dive into the band's formation, history, and reunion. Through the lens of the fans who were there for all the songs, feuds, and incredible shows, journalist Melissa Locker examines the path Oasis charted as they cemented their place in modern rock history. Voices in this fan history include the band's earliest PR person, superfan memorabilia collectors, musicians who toured with Oasis in the early days, concertgoers from some of the band's most legendary performances, official Fan Club leadership, couples who met because of the band, the DJ who inspired Noel to dare Liam to call him and may have kick-started the reunion, among many others. Their personal stories about the music, the concerts, and the band come together in a mosaic that depicts Oasis's enduring legacy"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Oral histories.; Oasis (Musical group); Rock concerts; Rock music fans.;

Make me a mixtape / by Whiteford, Jennifer,author.;
"A guarded punk-rocker-turned-barista meets a big-hearted sound tech who charms his way into her life and helps her revisit her musical past in this cozy, fall read. Perfect for fans of pumpkin spice and oversized scarves. Allie felt her shoulders relax as she slid her favorite microphone into the stand and plugged its cord into her tiny soundboard ... Music wasn't what had failed her. It was everything else that came with it ... Allie Andrews gave up on the music world 10 years ago. No wild tours, no late nights, no career-ending inter-band blowouts. Just day after comfortable day of working in her aunt's cafe in Brooklyn and recording 80s cover songs in her tiny apartment. So, the last thing she wants, or expects, is to be recognized as former punk rocker Allie Jetski. But a last-minute coffee delivery lands her face to face with the big, charming, handsome (and quite possibly number one fan of The Jetskis) Ryan Abernathy. Of course, Ryan isn't about to forget meeting the lead singer of one of his favorite bands. Undeterred by her prickly demeanor, he sets his mind to helping Allie find her way back to The Jetskis--so she can come to terms with what happened all those years ago. Allie finds him hard to resist, and her quiet life is turned upside down as she is swept up in a whirlwind hunt for her old bandmates. But when Aunt Mindy announces that she's decided to sell the cafe--Allie's home for the last decade--to travel the world, Allie is faced with a life-altering choice: play it safe and take over the cafe, or take the risk and open herself up to a future in music ... and maybe even love."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Baristas; Coffeehouses; Fans (Persons); Man-woman relationships; Music fans; Women musicians; Women rock musicians;

Take me out to the ball game / by Norworth, Jack,1879-1959.; Simon, Carly.; Hirao, Amiko.;
Text and illustrations present the well-known song about baseball games. Accompanying compact disc includes the song.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Baseball stories.; Baseball fans; Baseball; Children's songs, English;
© [2011], Charlesbridge,

Idol, burning : a novel / by Usami, Rin,1999-author.; Yoneda, Asa,translator.; translation of:Usami, Rin,1999-Oshi, moyu.English.;
"Akari is a high school junior obsessed with "oshi" Masaki Ueno, a member of the popular J-Pop group Maza Maza. She writes a blog devoted to him, and spends hours addictively scrolling for information about him and his life. Desperate to analyze and understand him, Akari hopes to eventually see the world through his eyes. It is a devotion that borders on the religious: Masaki is her savior, her backbone, someone she believes she cannot survive without-even though she's never actually met him. When rumors surface that her idol assaulted a female fan, social media explodes. Akari immediately begins sifting through everything she can find about the scandal, and shares every detail to her blog-including Masaki's denials and pleas to his fans-drawing numerous readers eager for her updates. But the organized, knowledgeable persona Akari presents online is totally different from the socially awkward, unfocused teenager she is in real life. As Masaki's situation spirals, his troubles threaten to tear apart her life too. Instead of finding a way to break free to save herself, Akari becomes even more fanatical about Masaki, still believing her idol is the only person who understands her"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Bloggers; Fans (Persons); High school students; Musicians; Parasocial relationships; Popular music; Rumor; Scandals; Social media;

Hearts on fire : six years that changed Canadian music 2000-2005 / by Barclay, Michael,1971-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.An authoritative, unprecedented account of how in the early 2000s Canadian music finally became cool. Featuring more than 100 exclusive interviews and two decades of research, 'Hearts on Fire' is the music book every Canadian music fan will want on their shelf. Michael Barclay lives in Toronto, ON. From the author of 'The Never-Ending Present'.
Subjects: Popular music; Popular music;

Taylor Swift : superstar! / by Corey, Shana.; Quinn, Chloe.;
Young fans will love learning about their favorite music icon, from her childhood on a Christmas Tree farm to her sold-out international Eras Tour"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Readers (Publications); Swift, Taylor. 1989-; Women singers; Singers;

To feel the music : a songwriter's mission to save high-quality audio / by Young, Neil,1945-author.; Baker, Phil,1943-author.;
Today, most of the music fans listen to is streamed via online services and highly compressed. Its convenient, but, frustratingly, this comes at the cost of quality. Neil Young is challenging the assault on audio quality - and working to free music lovers from the flat and lifeless status quo. 'To Feel the Music' is the true story of Neil Young's quest to bring high-quality audio back to music lovers, which he considers the most important undertaking of his career. Young was born in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Baker, Phil, 1943-; Young, Neil, 1945-; PonoMusic (Firm); Digital music players.; Sounds; Streaming audio.;

I heart Shania Twain : a celebration of the queen of country pop / by Shea, Courtney,author.;
"Amid the surging popularity of country music, the crowned "Queen of Country Pop" gets her due in this officially licensed, gifty guide for fans of the bestselling female country music artist of all time. Features an exclusive interview with the star, who turns 60 around time of publication!"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Twain, Shania.; Country musicians;

Goodbye girl / by Grippando, James,1958-author.;
"Jack Swyteck's latest client is Grammy-winning popstar Imani Nichols, who urges fans to pirate her music because her royalties go mostly to ex-husband Shaky Nichols. The result is blazing litigation and the indictment of both for the long-ago murder of Imani's extramarital lover."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Legal fiction (Literature); Novels.; Swyteck, Jack (Fictitious character); Adultery; Attorney and client; Copyright; Lawyers; Murder; Piracy (Copyright); Sound recordings; Women singers;

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