If there's a cultural artefact capable of withstanding the vagaries and fickleness of the digital age as well as the printed book, it's the vinyl record . . . In Listening to the Wind, Ian Preece sets out on an international road trip to capture the essence of life for independent record labels operating in the twenty-first century. Despite it all - from algorithms and streaming to the death of the high street and the gutting of the music press - releasing a record to serve its 'own beautiful purpose', as 4AD's Ivo Watts Russell once said, is a flame that still burns through these pages. With countless labels, albums and artists to be discovered, this book is for those who share that inextinguishable love for music. **Features extensive, original interviews with the likes of Analog Africa, Light in the Attic, Thrill Jockey, International Anthem, Dust-to-Digital, Pressure Sounds, Heavenly, Touch, Mississippi, Sublime Frequencies and more!**

Welcome to Stats, Records & Rock 'n' Roll, an exploration of the aural beauty of music told through 80 visually stunning infographics - the most popular information medium of the 21st century. With extensive research sourced from all over the world, Stats, Records & Rock 'n' Roll can finally reveal the answers to the questions that have long intrigued many music fans: Where does the money from Number One records go? How do the sales figures of One Hit Wonders compare to their follow-up flop? And, most importantly, how many records does a music fan listen to during their lifetime? Covering all genres, this comprehensive and beautiful book has a plethora of facts and figures to keep every serious music fan awake at night with wonder. From classic bands to hot, new favourites - it's all here.