About this item
Steven Blushs New York Rock presents the definitive history of a key period in rock n roll, from new wave to no wave, punk to punk revival, from the bestselling author of American Hardcore. As a city that represents endless possibilities, New York has been the setting for the dawning of new movements, styles, and genres. In the 20th century, the birth of Rock represented a connection between art forms and the citys socioeconomic, racial, and sexual variants. New York Rock breaks down the rock scenes half-century connection to New York and analyzes its distinct subculture through the prism of influences, crosscurrents and psychoactive distractions. Over 1,500 musicians, clubs, and labels, from Madonna to the Ramones, held roles in the making of New York Rock, and its their contributions that created this iconic art form. A compilation of firsthand narratives about each genre of rock, from Punk New Wave and Glitter Rock to New York Hardcore and Indie rock, New York Rock is the ultimate illustrated account of Rocks role in New York City.
About the Author
STEVEN BLUSH is the author of American Hardcore (2001) , American Hair Metal (2006) , .45 Dangerous Minds (2008) , Lost Rockers (2016) and New York Rock (2017) . He wrote and co-produced the 2006 documentary film American Hardcore (Sundance Film Festival, Sony Pictures Classics) , based on his Feral House book. Blush was the editor and publisher of the award-winning Seconds Magazine, and for years was a New York City club DJ/promoter, noted for his "Rock Cändy" parties at Don Hill's, and his sound design for fashion designer Stephen Sprouse. He writes for music-oriented publications, hosts a series of podcasts on the Blush Media Network, and blogs about New York Jets football. Bustin' Balls: Pro Sports, Pop Culture, Progressive Politics (2020) is the first title by Blush Books, hopefully, the first of many through Feral House.
