Why music matters
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In this weeks podcast Les Back talks about the frustrations of writing as well as the pleasures of reading. In particular he reviews recent books on the politics of music including Dave Hesmondhalghs Why Music Matters and John Streets Music and Politics. Les also talks about Dave Beers new book Punk Sociology and the niceties of writing endorsements for books.
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