450円 Aretha Franklin stands out as an artist who not only sang beautifully but also lived life authentically by her own rules. She was not just a performer; she was a mesmerizing presence that seemed to speak directly to the soul. A mere glance from her seemed to exude the very essence of "Respect," a...

3,317円 In Driftin’ on a Memory: Celebrating Seventy Years of The Isley Brothers, Trenton Bailey tells the story of this groundbreaking musical act. The Isley Brothers began recording as a vocal trio consisting of the brothers O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley in the 1950s. They have cov...

562円 Step back into the rhythm of real music with Pump It Up Magazine - Sept/Oct 2025: The 90s R&B Revival Issue! This special edition celebrates the golden age of R&B - a time when soulful lyrics, heartfelt storytelling, and smooth grooves ruled the airwaves. Inside, discover exclusive features inclu...

1,012円 Since their formation in the early 1970s, Earth, Wind & Fire have been at the forefront of popular music. Led by the fearless Maurice White, the band imprinted their funky style onto the world's psyche, with tracks like 'September', 'Let's Groove', 'That's The Way of The World' and 'Reasons' beco...

4,510円 Decades after his passing, Elvis Presley remains one of popular music's greatest icons. He was among the most successful, influential, socially significant, and controversial performers of the twentieth century, with a celebrity so indelible that every recent American president has negotiated its...

10,955円 Who were the first giants of American rock and roll? Which songs and labels and performers drove rock's emergence and explosive growth in the mid-twentieth century? In what ways did the rhythm and blues sound created by African-American composers, singers, and musicians between the world wars bec...

2,988円 A showstopping portrait of Whitney Houston as we’ve never seen her beforeーa woman in her full power, a musician who knew the impact of her gift, and a fulcrum of Black celebrityーby leading culture critic and professor of Black art Emily Lordi. We remember Whitney Houston for her soaring voice o...

2,026円 As one of the greatest acts to come out of the Motown Record Corporation, the influence of the Temptations cannot be overstated. The ‘Classic Five’ line-up of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin created a catalogue of hits that endures to this day. Aide...

3,950円 Turn It Up Loud is a deeply curated, feminist love letter to women who shook music history, told through 45 RPM records with stories and cultural context. Inside: • 100+ songs across 10 themed chapters • Rare cuts, collector favorites, and feminist anthems • Streaming playlists included • Written...

1,550円 Bill Withers entered the music fray as hardly an afterthought, rewrote the rules for a decade, earned a fortune, then, unable to square himself with the requisites of the music business, took his leave. When he died in 2019 at eighty-one, he was every bit the mystery he was when he started. Born ...