Best Music Books of 2025: From Spotify Critique to Legendary Biographies

According to Khabaronline News Agency, quoting Borna, 2025 was accompanied by the publication of several prominent music books that shed light on various aspects of the music world, from the critique of commercial trends to personal narratives and artists’ biographies.

These five books, each in a fresh and engaging way, offer captivating stories and unique insights.

Book Titles:

Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist: Liz Pelly, with meticulous research, examines Spotify’s commercial practices and its destructive effect on the quality and diversity of music.

Men of a Certain Age: My Encounters With Rock Royalty: Keith Mossman, with a witty and intelligent pen, recounts his interview memories with older male artists, offering a fresh perspective on rock history.

Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur: Jeff Pearlman presents a complex and real image of Tupac Shakur, beyond his thug or saint persona, offering a compelling narrative of his conflicts and life.

The Tremolo Diaries: Justin Currie speaks with candid honesty about his life, illness, and the final period of the band Del Amitri’s activity; a book that is very engaging even without familiarity with his music.

Love and Fury: The Extraordinary Life, Death and Legacy of Joe Meek: Daryl Bullock narrates the tragic and unique life of Joe Meek, an innovative pop music producer, showing how meticulous research can create an exciting and fascinating story.