Bringing together the best writings from Australia’s street press, this collection pays homage to the last 25 years of rock ‘n’ roll. Many of the pieces included come from the pages ofTime Off, the first free music weekly in Australia, which began in 1979 and is still going strong today. Maintaining a fiercely independent tone, this book is loaded with fresh insights into artists such as Powderfinger, Nick Cave, the Arctic Monkeys, and Crowded House. Readers will be entertained with obscure and often comic anecdotes, like the time when Kurt Cobain sprained his wrist diving into Dave Grohl’s drum kit. With more than 80 interviews included, this volume features both Australian and international acts, from megastars to fledgling bands on the cusp of greatness, as it charts the evolution of rock music in Australia.
Sean Sennettis a music journalist and a singer/songwriter, who currently runs Time Off Media. He is the former editor, managing editor, owner, and publisher ofTime Off, a weekly music street magazine and institution since 1979. He has also contributed to various magazines and newspapers, such as theAge, theAustralian,Rolling Stone, and theWord.Simon Grothis a Brisbane-based writer and editor. His novels have been shortlisted for the Text Prize and twice for the Queensland Premier’s Emerging Author Award.
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