Songs From the Shaky Isles: A Short History of Popular Music in New Zealand (Book)

When it comes to music in Aotearoa we have plenty to be proud of - from Māori waiata to Lorde's hyperpop and everything in between. In Songs From The Shaky Isles, Gareth Shute explores the popular music of New Zealand historically and globally spanning favourites like Bic Runga, Benee, The Chills, Dave Dobbyn, The Mockers, Fat Freddy’s Drop and plenty more. A definitive guide when sharing your pride! - Flying Out  

Songs from the Shaky Isles is a fast-paced, big-picture account of how popular music arose in our far-flung island nation. It shows how wider society influenced, and was itself impacted by the country's musical culture, but with plenty of room for outrageous anecdotes and insightful analysis. It's a treat for music fans and history buffs alike. From early Māori waiata and European settler folk songs that could only be heard in person through to modern pop/hiphop hits that have spread digitally to all ends of the earth, this book is the complete guide to the bands and the songs that have reached iconic NZ status. Songs from the Shaky Isles is a pictorial feast and features bands and musicians including Boh Runga from Stellar (featured on the cover), Bic Runga, Benee, The Chills, Dave Dobbyn, The Mockers, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Margaret Urlich, Jenny Morris, Lorde, Sir Howard Morrison, Ray Columbus, Max Merritt, The Human Instinct, Savage, Shihad, Shapeshifter, Six60, Scribe, Tex Morton, Walter Smith, Split Enz and so many more.

Format
225 X 190MM, Portrait, 204 Pages, Full Colour, Paperback With Matt Lam and Spot Uv