{"product_id":"9781572844711","title":"Turn It Up: A Guided Tour Through the Worlds of Pop, Rock, Rap and More","description":"For nearly 25 years, Greg Kot of the \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e has been reviewing all parts of the popular music world: from indie up-and-comers and underground hip-hop artists to arena-filling rock-and-rollers and celebrity pop superstars. \u003ci\u003eTurn It Up: A Guided Tour Through the Worlds of Pop, Rock, Rap and More\u003c\/i\u003e is the first-ever collection of Kot's \u003ci\u003eTribune\u003c\/i\u003e articles, covering the years of 2000–2013.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond informative and entertaining features, concert recaps, and album reviews, \u003ci\u003eTurn It Up\u003c\/i\u003e covers major issues associated with music and the music industry since the turn of the millennium. Kot delves deeply into issues that matter regarding the essential acts of the 21st century, the business of music as a whole, and the Chicago music scene in particular.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith chapters grouped by genre—pop, rock, and rap—and a catch-all final chapter containing insights on digital music, record labels, and the evolving \"music biz,\" \u003ci\u003eTurn It Up\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-follow guide to where the music world has come from and where it is going. Kot's deep knowledge of the subject matter and unpretentious writing will make this a fascinating read for his longtime local fans, as well as music lovers far and wide.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Agate Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47186067652848,"sku":"9781572844711","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781572844711_p0.jpg?v=1763780490","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781572844711","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}