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Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001–2011
Book • 2017
This book is an oral history that captures the transformation of the New York music scene from 2001 to 2011.

It includes over 200 original interviews with musicians, journalists, bloggers, and other key figures from the era.

The narrative focuses on influential bands such as The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and LCD Soundsystem, and explores the cultural, economic, and technological changes that shaped the music industry during this period.

The book provides a comprehensive look at the rise and impact of these bands and the broader music scene in New York City during the early 2000s.

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