Matt Duss

Foreign Policy Advisor for @SenSanders. Opinions my own.

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Book Recommendations:

1. Our Band Could Be Your Life
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Recommended by Matt Duss

“@drfarls @AmandaMarcotte @LemieuxLGM @lefarkins Great discussion. Also this was the book I referenced. LGM are the Minutemen. https://t.co/YEwwDRYzNd” (from X)

Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991 book cover

Our Band Could Be Your Life


Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991

by Michael Azerrad·You?

This text for scholars of pop culture and the general reader describes the post-punk indie rock scene in America from 1981-1991. Freelance music writer Azzerad profiles 13 innovative bands, focusing on those on the SST, Dischord, Touch & Go, and Sub Pop record labels. Each chapter is devoted to a particular band, such as Black Flag, Hnsker Dn, the Butthole Surfers, Fugazi, and the Minutemen. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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