Revenge of the She-Punks: A Feminist Music History from Poly Styrene to Pussy Riot Kindle Edition

Perfectly written and with tons of classics and tons of newer bands, this book stands apart from so many others. Not only for its amazing content, but Goldman really writes exceptionally well. Loved this

I think this book is an important read for any female looking into taking on the music industry, or anyone looking for new female empowering music!

Vivien Goldman is an alumna of one of the most fertile periods in pop music journalism, writing in London during the thrilling social and artistic turmoil of the first punk era. Her passion for the music and its creators has never left her. In fact it has only evolved and refined with time. A musician as well as a writer, Goldman takes us through the history of a punk feminism, that in retrospect seems so logical a form with which to express the profound changes affecting young women during the past half century. Perhaps Goldman's most striking revelation is the international spread of the she-punk.; in South America, Africa, Asia and of course in Pussy Riot/Putin's Russia, women's voices are co-opting a music and attitude that has never lost its ability to put a finger up in the face of the Babylonian patriarchy. Like all the best teachers Goldman (NYU"s 'Punk Professor') contextualizes her analytical focus with personal, anecdotal stories of her own life that keep the reader engrossed and entertained - she is really a delightful guide and companion. This is a must-read for anyone that appreciates the social and political power of popular music and culture.

As an original she-punk herself, Vivien Goldman is the perfect person to write this authoritative, engaging book on punk and gender. The punk professor focuses on songs. Her scope is global and multigenerational, spanning the Slits' pioneering sounds to current artists such as Girl in a Coma. Read it with the playlists playing.

Great book for an aging 'she punk' !!!!....great book loved the playlists it included.

Excellent read. Recommended m.