Indie Music Books: Post-Punk, Underground Rock, and DIY Culture

Explore the History, Artists, and Independent Spirit of Indie Music

Welcome to Sonic Bookshop's focused collection of Books about Indie Music. This selection concentrates on the vital sounds and cultural history of the independent scene, particularly the fertile ground of post-punk, Goth, and alternative rock.

Dive into detailed biographies and oral histories covering influential and unique artists like Joy Division, The Smiths, The Fall (including Mark E. Smith), The Cure, and The Jesus and Mary Chain. Explore the birth of independent labels like Factory Records (Manchester) and Creation Records, and discover books on the DIY ethos that powered these underground movements.

Our collection also features insightful works on the broader post-punk era, tracing the evolution of these sounds into electronic and dance music, as well as the lasting impact of bands like The Pixies and Sonic Youth on the global alternative nation. These titles celebrate the mavericks and madmen who built the independent music world from 1975 onwards.