German Romanticism – The Philosophy of Contemporary Song

Are Women in Rock Also Women in Romanticism?

So we must speak of Romanticisms in music as well, not just Romanticism, and the individuality of the composer is key. Romanticism in all of its forms is a feature of the subject, not the object, leading to our familiar emphasis on the genius of the composer parallel to the ecstatic, transfigured position of theContinue reading “Are Women in Rock Also Women in Romanticism?”

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Women in Rock, Women in Romanticism Now Available from Routledge

Women in Rock, Women in Romanticism (Routledge 2022) is the first book-length work to explore the interrelationships among contemporary female musicians and eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art, music, and literature by women and men. The art, music, and videos of contemporary artists including Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, The Carters, Missy Elliot, the Indigo Girls, Janet Jackson, Janis JoplinContinue reading “Women in Rock, Women in Romanticism Now Available from Routledge”

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Virtual Book Launch Women in Rock, Women in Romanticism

I’m pleased to announce the publication of Women in Rock, Women in Romanticism (Routledge, 2022), which is the first book-length work to explore the interrelationships among contemporary female musicians and eighteenth- and nineteenth-century art, music, and literature by women and men. The music and videos of contemporary musicians including Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, The Carters, MissyContinue reading “Virtual Book Launch Women in Rock, Women in Romanticism”

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Writing about Rock / Writing about Romanticism

Why specifically rock and Romanticism? Why Romanticism at all?

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October 8th Book Talk about David Bowie and Romanticism

I held a follow-up book talk about David Bowie and Romanticism on October 8th, 2022, at Savvy Vinyl Records in Melbourne, FL with the owner, Michelle Pessaro. We talked about David Bowie and Romantic androgyny, David Bowie and fascism, and Bowie’s ongoing cultural profile. Check it out below, and check out The Bookstore for aContinue reading “October 8th Book Talk about David Bowie and Romanticism”