Loud Medicine

Name: Loud Medicine
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ISBN: 9781837600076

Dispatches from the Music Industry Underworld

James Kennedy

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English

Calon
12 September 2025

Music: styles & genres; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Memoirs

The music industry as you've never seen it before

from the bottom.

Music. We all love it. We can't live without it! But what exactly is it? Why is it so awesome? And who are the mysterious figures who create it, perform it and keep us all stocked up with the good stuff? What's it really like to be in a band and just how bad is the music industry?

In his new book, rock'n'roll underdog James Kennedy takes us on a tour through the hidden lives of the every-day musician

this isn't hotel room trashing but how 99% of musicians live in the real world. Blowing away the usual mythologies and pulling no punches, Loud Medicine is a rough and ready rollercoaster ride

OK, transit van ride

into the secret world of the modern day musician.

It's also an expose of music's many enemies, a manifesto for change and a love letter to everyone's favourite medicine. There will be rants, dramas, a cast of dysfunctionals, big ideas, industry scam shockers, truth-bombs, f-bombs, the likely crucifixion of a beloved music icon or two

and yes, of course, there will be road stories. So come and squeeze in amongst the drum cases and warm beers, and let's hit the road!

By: James Kennedy
Imprint: Calon
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 30mm
ISBN: 9781837600076
ISBN 10: 1837600074
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 12 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Kennedy is an author, musician, and podcaster from South Wales. Loud Medicine is his second book, and he has recorded eight albums and performed worldwide. Currently, he performs with his band, James Kennedy and The Underdogs.

Reviews for Loud Medicine: Dispatches from the Music Industry Underworld

""For those that have never traveled the world as a touring artist -- which is probably most of us reading this list -- rock musician James Kennedy is here to tell you what it's like in Loud Medicine: Dispatches From the Music Industry Underworld."" -- ""Ultimate Classic Rock's ""Most Exciting Rock Books Released in 2025"""" ""Written with sharp wit and unapologetic honesty, Kennedy busts open the myths of rock stardom, revealing the not-talked-about-enough hardships of building a career in music today. From the non-stop grind of touring to industry scams, problematic bandmates and the hard-core 'make it' mentality, Loud Medicine is packed with stories straight out of the tour bus, administering a love for the medicine that is rock music.""-- ""BookTrib""