Music's Cult Artists: 100 artists from punk, alternative, and indie through to hip-hop, dance music, and beyond

by John Riordan

Love music? Love illustration? Want to know more about some of the best musicians ever to record—from Bowie and the Beastie Boys to The Smiths and St. Vincent? Then A Guide to Music's Cult Artists is for you.

Featuring 100 of the coolest artists from the last five decades, A Guide to Music's Cult Artists reveals the influencers and tastemakers who have helped to shape the contemporary music scene. Award-winning illustrator and comic artist John Riordan profiles cult musicians from genres including punk, indie, alternative, hip-hop, and electronic music. Not only does John create amazing illustrations, he also outlines key works from the artists and provides engaging trivia to accompany each entry. Enlightening, often amusing, and always stunning to look at, A Guide to Music's Cult Artists is a unique blend of the esthetic and the acoustic and is an essential addition to any music fan’s collection.

Genres: Music

160 pages, Hardcover

Published October 20, 2020

Reviews

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a neat little book I found at my local bookstore. I enjoyed reading it and realize there are a lot of artists I need to deep dive into. Cool illustrations as well.