Full Coverage - Samuel J Fell

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Résumé :

For over fifty years, Australia has maintained its own rock press - a vibrant, passionate, sometimes volatile industry of dozens of papers and magazines committed to the coverage of the country's robust music scene.

From the glossy and glamorous to the punk and pernicious, these publications were the medium that brought Australian music culture to international attention and launched the careers of countless musicians, as well as writers, editors, publishers and photographers. Go-Set started it all...

Biographie:
music newspapers such as Beat and Inpress brought indie music to the streets...

Sommaire:
A definitive history of Australian rock journalism, from its rebellious beginnings to its digital transformation.

Full Coverage charts the evolution of Australia's vibrant rock press, celebrating the writers, editors, and publications that shaped the nation's music scene. From the underground energy of Go-Set to the cultural authority of Rolling Stone, this is the story of how music journalism helped define Australian identity.

Explore the rise of street press, the impact of key figures like Molly Meldrum and Phillip Frazer, and the challenges of adapting to the digital age. Full Coverage is a must-read for music lovers, journalism students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Australian cultural history. Discover the untold stories behind the headlines and the enduring legacy of Australia's rock 'n' roll scribes.