Under the Big Black Sun
By: John Doe & Tom Desavia
Narrated by: Exene Cervenka, Henry Rollins & Various
Length: 7 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
Under the Big Black Sun explores the nascent Los Angeles punk rock movement and its evolution to hardcore punk as it’s never been told before. Authors John Doe and Tom DeSavia have woven together an enthralling story of the legendary west coast scene from 1977-1982 by enlisting the voices of people who were there. The book shares chapter-length... Read more
View audiobookHunger Makes Me a Modern Girl
By: Carrie Brownstein
Narrated by: Carrie Brownstein
Length: 7 hours 4 minutes
Abridged: No
From the guitarist of the pioneering band Sleater-Kinney, the book Kim Gordon says "everyone has been waiting for" and a New York Times Notable Book of 2015-- a candid, funny, and deeply personal look at making a life--and finding yourself--in music.
Before Carrie Brownstein became a music icon, she was a young girl growing up in the Pacific... Read more
Barakah Beats
By: Maleeha Siddiqui
Narrated by: Salena Qureshi
Length: 5 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
For fans of The First Rule of Punk and Save Me a Seat, Barakah Beats is a sweet, powerful, and joyous novel about a Muslim girl who finds her voice on her own terms... by joining her school's most popular boy band.Twelve-year-old Nimra Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but now it's time to go to "real school."Nimra's nervous,... Read more
View audiobookThe Chance to Fly
By: Ali Stroker & Stacy Davidowitz
Narrated by: Ali Stroker
Length: 6 hours 42 minutes
Abridged: No
A heartfelt middle-grade novel about a theater-loving girl who uses a wheelchair for mobility and her quest to defy expectations--and gravity--from Tony award-winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
Thirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks, her best friend Chloe, and competing on her wheelchair racing team,... Read more
Fearless
By: Mandy Gonzalez
Narrated by: Mandy Gonzalez
Length: 5 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
“Will hit all the high notes for theater and mystery fans alike.” —Kirkus Reviews
Better Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this spooky middle grade novel from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a group of young thespians who must face the ghost haunting their theater.
Twelve-year-old Monica Garcia has arrived in NYC with her... Read more
Simon B. Rhymin'
By: Dwayne Reed
Narrated by: Dwayne Reed
Length: 3 hours 24 minutes
Abridged: No
A humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together, from America's favorite rapping teacher.
As featured on Good Morning America!
Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago... Read more
Hip-Hop Is History
By: Questlove
Narrated by: Questlove
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
This program is read by the author.
"[Questlove's] performance is a comfortable blend of pro-level reading and genuine enthusiasm that is punctuated with tasty sound effects and quotes delivered by an unnamed voice talent. Along with his keen insights on racial politics and culture, his easy-to-hear performance will make listeners feel like they... Read more
Traveling
By: Ann Powers
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
Length: 14 hours 24 minutes
Abridged: No
*An Observer Best New Biographies of 2024*Celebrated NPR music critic Ann Powers explores the life and career of Joni Mitchell in a lyrical style as fascinating and ethereal as the songs of the artist herself..“What you are about to read is not a standard account of the life and work of Joni Mitchell. Instead, it’s a tale of long journeying... Read more
View audiobookUnder a Rock
By: Chris Stein
Narrated by: Chris Stein, Debbie Harry, Dennis Boutsikaris &...
Length: 10 hours 18 minutes
Abridged: No
This program includes a foreword written and read by Debbie Harry. The main text is read by Dennis Boutsikaris, known for his roles in Better Call Saul, The Good Wife, and Sugar. It also includes "Heartbreak Kid," a song from the upcoming Blondie album.
"A Downtown Memory" is written and read by Romy Ashby.
Debbie Harry defined iconic band... Read more
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
By: Ashley Granillo
Narrated by: EJ Lavery
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
Cruzita is going to be a pop star. All she has to do is win a singing contest at her favorite theme park and get famous. But she can't go to the theme park this summer. Instead, she has to help out at her family's bakery, which has been struggling ever since Tío Chuy died. Cruzita's great-uncle poured his heart into the bakery—the family... Read more
View audiobookFosse
By: Sam Wasson
Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
Now the FX limited series Fosse/Verdon starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams with Lin-Manuel Miranda executive producing.
“Wasson is a smart and savvy reporter, and his book abounds with colorful firsthand tales.” — Janet Maslin, New York Times
“Fascinating . . . Wasson has taken complete control of his subject.” — Wall Street Journal
The... Read more
Rip It Up And Start Again
By: Simon Reynolds
Narrated by: Liam Wheatley
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
In this, the first book to take a big-picture view of the entire post punk period, acclaimed author and music journalist Simon Reynolds recreates a time of tremendous urgency and idealism in pop music.
Full of anecdote and insight, and featuring the likes of Joy Division, The Fall, Pere Ubu, PiL and Talking Heads, Rip It Up And Start Again stands... Read more
Taylor: Era by Era
By: Caroline Sullivan
Narrated by: Katelyn Levering
Length: 6 hours 53 minutes
Abridged: No
Celebrate the incredible career of pop music’s biggest star in this sparkling biography. We're all living in the Taylor Swift Era. Since her 2006 debut album, she’s sold more than 200 million records, sold out countless arenas, and become one of the most influential artists of her generation. Her Eras Tour is on track to gross more than $1... Read more
View audiobookIt Was You All Along
By: Russ
Narrated by: Russ
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
The self-made musical artist follows his bestseller IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD with this second inspirational book for everyone who’s looking for answers in all the wrong places. It’s a book about self-empowerment, self-awareness, and ultimately self-love.Independent rapper, songwriter, singer, and producer Russ sells out concerts across America and... Read more
View audiobookI Don't Want to Go Home
By: Nick Corasaniti
Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella & Jim Meskimen
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
A captivating oral history of the iconic music venue the Stone Pony and of the rise, fall, and rebirth of Asbury Park, New Jersey—featuring interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Steve Van Zandt, Southside Johnny, members of the E Street Band and Asbury Jukes, the Ramones, the Jonas Brothers, Jack Antonoff, and other legendary musicians.In 1970,... Read more
View audiobookThis Was Toscanini
By: Samuel Antek & Lucy Antek Johnson
Narrated by: David Garrison & Lucy Antek Johnson
Length: 4 hours 54 minutes
Abridged: No
This audio edition includes excerpts from NBC Symphony performances conducted by Maestro Toscanini! “Music lovers will find this book irresistible ... the writing is gorgeous, the characters are well-sculpted, the scenes are focused, and the author brings to life moments that music aficionados will savor for a long time. The book itself is a... Read more
View audiobookParis (Extended Edition)
By: Paris Hilton
Narrated by: Paris Hilton
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
***An Instant New York Times Bestseller***From the woman who is credited for launching what we know as the celebrity focused, “brand” driven, social media obsessed popular culture of today, comes an honest and surprising memoir that reckons with that truth, and shows that there is so much more to Paris Hilton than you might believe. This... Read more
View audiobookLay It on the Line
By: Rik Emmett
Narrated by: L.J. Ganser
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
From Triumph superstar Rik Emmett comes the thrilling, inspiring story of a life of rock and roll
While describing the impulse driving his life and work, Rik Emmett explains, "I was never in it for the sex and drugs—ah, but the rock and roll. Creativity was, and still is, my it—the truth I bet my life on. It was also, always, about play. The... Read more
Willie, Waylon, and the Boys
By: Brian Fairbanks
Narrated by: Tyler Darby
Length: 13 hours 47 minutes
Abridged: No
The tragic and inspiring story of the leaders of Outlaw country and their influence on today’s Alt-County and Americana superstars, tracing a path from Waylon Jennings’ survival on the Day the Music Died through to the Highwaymen and on to the current creative and commercial explosion of Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell,... Read more
View audiobook15 Minute Musical: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Series
By: Dave Cohen, David Quantick & Richie Webb
Narrated by: Richie Webb, Pippa Evans, Alex Lowe, Dave Lamb,...
Length: 4 hours 37 minutes
Abridged: No
Twenty brief, barbed and bittersweet musical comedies, written by and starring Richie Webb – including eight Christmas Specials
‘Let’s have a standing ovation for the 15 Minute Musical' The Guardian
Oozing with satire and sass, these fun-size yet deliciously satisfying musical comedies do for your ears what chocolate does for your... Read more
There Was Nothing You Could Do
By: Steven Hyden
Narrated by: Steven Hyden
Length: 8 hours 13 minutes
Abridged: No
A thought-provoking exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album, Born in the U.S.A.—a record that both chronicled and foreshadowed the changing tides of modern America
On June 4, 1984, Columbia Records issued what would become one of the best-selling and most impactful rock albums of all time. An instant classic, Bruce Springsteen’s Born in... Read more
Life's Too Short
By: Darius Rucker
Narrated by: Darius Rucker
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
""Darius has always been one of my favorite people to sing with and to call a friend in this industry and yet even knowing him well for as long as I have, there are so many incredible stories in Life's Too Short that I enjoyed learning for the first time.”—Sheryl CrowA raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the three-time Grammy... Read more
View audiobookAccordion Eulogies
By: Noé Álvarez
Narrated by: Asa Siegel
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Abridged: No
Searching, propulsive, and deeply spiritual, Accordion Eulogies is an odyssey to repair a severed family lineage, told through the surprising history of a musical instrument
Growing up in Yakima, Washington, Noé Álvarez never knew his grandfather. Stories swirled around this mythologized, larger-than-life figure: That he had abandoned his... Read more
The Chanted Torah: Bereshit
By: Jacob Rapport
Narrated by: Jacob Rapport
Length: 6 hours 51 minutes
Abridged: No
This audiobook will never get old.Over the centuries and across the world, Jewish communities have formed their own melodies, styles, and traditions in their recitations of the Torah. Even today, a reading in Cleveland will be different than one in London, or Toronto, Buenos Aires, Lviv, or Tel Aviv. Many of these traditions have no doubt been... Read more
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