{"title":"Mary Valle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Valle offers a captivating exploration of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing to life the stories behind iconic figures and movements. Her works often delve into the intersection of music, history, and societal influence, providing readers with insightful perspectives on familiar cultural landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on vivid narrative and detailed research, Valle's books invite readers to discover the rich tapestry of creative expression and its impact on modern culture. Expect engaging accounts that celebrate the spirit and innovation of artistic legends.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"depeche-modes-101-by-mary-valle-9781501390326","title":"Depeche Mode's 101","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDepeche Mode’s 101\u003c\/i\u003e is, at first glance, a curious thing: a live double-album by a synth band. A recording of its “Concert for the Masses,” \u003ci\u003e101\u003c\/i\u003e marks the moment when doomy, cultish, electronic Depeche Mode, despite low American album sales and a lack of critical acclaim, declared they had arrived and ascended to the rare air of stadium rock. On June 18, 1988, 65,000 screaming, singing Southern Californians flocked to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl to celebrate DM’s coronation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concert also revealed the power of Southern California radio station and event host KROQ, which had turned Los Angeles into DM’s American stronghold through years of fervent airplay. KROQ’s innovative format, which brought “new music” to its avid listeners, soon spread across the country, leading to the explosion of alternative rock in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEight years after its founding in Basildon, Essex, Depeche Mode, rooted in 1970s Krautrock, combined old-fashioned touring, well-crafted songs, and the steadfast support of KROQ to dominate Southern California, the United States, and then the world, kicking open the doors for the likes of Nirvana in the process. \u003ci\u003e101\u003c\/i\u003e is the hidden-in-plain-sight hinge of modern music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424036569324,"sku":"9781501390326","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501390326.jpg?v=1774769367"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-valle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}