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Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001–2011

Book • 2017

Elizabeth Goodman

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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Ezra Klein

as a housing story about the aughts rock revival in New York City.

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Ben Wilson

in the context of Brandon Flowers and The Killers' work ethic.

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Rob Harvilla

as an essential oral history of the New York City rock scene.

“Maps”—Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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Rob Harvilla

when referencing a quote from Ezra Koenig about stage attire.

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Bill Simmons

as a fun romp through the early 2000s New York alternative rock scene.

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John Heilemann

as a book written by Lizzie Goodman about the rebirth of rock and roll in New York City.

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Blake LUXXURY Robin

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Diallo Riddle

while discussing the New York indie scene in the early 2000s.

Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Maps"

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