
Sound System
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Sound System is the story of one musician's journey to discover what makes music so powerful. Dave Randall uses his insider's knowledge of the industry to shed light on the secrets of celebrity, commodification and culture.
This is a book of raves, riots and revolution. From Glastonbury Festival to Palestine, The X Factor to Trinidadian Carnival, Randall finds political inspiration across the musical spectrum and poses the question: how can we make music serve the interests of the many, rather than the few?
This new edition is updated throughout, including an exploration of the relationship between music and protest against the invasion of Gaza. Randall also dives into new creator trends and considers the potential impact of AI on both artists and industry.
Reviews / Votes
'Fascinating ... A deeply intelligent look at music and society and in particular pop's tempestuous relationship with commerce' -- Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music 'A thrilling trip through the dark corners and secret gardens of the music world' -- Maxi Jazz, lead vocalist for Faithless 'A terrific, exciting book, weaving together the strands of music, politics and worldwide struggles' -- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown 'This engaging, hugely readable book should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in the state of the world - and in the essential, life-affirming role music can play in changing it for the better' -- Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music 'A wide-ranging and punchy book' -- Dan Hancox, <i>The National</i> '5 Stars!' -- <i>Songlines</i> 'Ceaselessly fascinating and incredibly well researched, with a narrative voice that's simultaneously highly educated and humbly inviting' -- <i>Pop Matters</i> 'Fascinating ... A deeply intelligent look at music and society and in particular pop's tempestuous relationship with commerce' -- Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music 'A thrilling trip through the dark corners and secret gardens of the music world' -- Maxi Jazz, lead vocalist for Faithless 'A terrific, exciting book, weaving together the strands of music, politics and worldwide struggles' -- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown 'This engaging, hugely readable book should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in the state of the world - and in the essential, life-affirming role music can play in changing it for the better' -- Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music 'A wide-ranging and punchy book' -- Dan Hancox, <i>The National</i> '5 Stars!' -- <i>Songlines</i> 'Ceaselessly fascinating and incredibly well researched, with a narrative voice that's simultaneously highly educated and humbly inviting' -- <i>Pop Matters</i>More details
Other editions
Additional editions

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Content
Preface to the Second Edition
1. Roots
2. Culture
3. Partying For Your Right to Fight
4. Getting Political
5. Unity Lost
6. A Short Musical History of Neoliberalism
7. Star Gazing
8. Their Music
9. My Turn
10. Music of the Arab Revolutions
11. Spotify Spooks and Artificial Intelligence
12. Rebel Music Manifesto
Conclusion
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