We are excited to be joined by Bradley for our U2 episode and hear about his latest book. Coming soon!

Today marks 49 years since U2 first played together in Larry’s kitchen, & I feel so much gratitude for all the music & memories over the years. 25 years ago when I bought my first U2 Cd at 13, “All That You Can’t Leave Behind,” I never would have guessed where my journey with the band would take me.

🧵Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Senate hearings where Frank Zappa, Dee Snider, and John Denver delivered their testimony against the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) over their proposal to put warning labels on albums. (1/3)

I remember watching clips of these hearings a kid. ( fucking tipper gore) Almost NO musicians would stand up and testify because the labels didn’t want them to. Censorship then censorship now Zappa, Denver & @deesnider.bsky.social 🫶💙

If you've never seen the PMRC testimony, it's worth watching on YouTube, especially now.

🧵Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Senate hearings where Frank Zappa, Dee Snider, and John Denver delivered their testimony against the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) over their proposal to put warning labels on albums. (1/3)

Really great piece from @ihavethatonvinyl.com illustrating the beauty of staying curious and being open to rediscovery! I may be biased, but there has never been a better time than now to crank some Frank!

My latest @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social interview is out! Talked with @jamescampion.bsky.social about his new book chronicling the evolution of Prince’s band, “Revolution: Prince, the Band, the Era” (Backbeat, 2025). Check it out here or wherever you get podcasts: newbooksnetwork.com/revolution

Say whatever you want, whenever you want, wherever you want.

New book out on Zappa! I remember the PMRC. I was a young teenager when all that was going down - I think it was my intro to Frank. A stand up American and a warrior for the freedom of speech. #FrankZappa #BradleyMorgan #MusicSky #BookSky

The musician was known as much for his scathing takes on social issues as for his fusion-driven, signature rock 'n' roll style.

Thank you so much to Cory Frye of @phoenixnewtimes.com for this amazing article on my book on Frank Zappa, and which really dives into the inherent progressivism of the mustachioed maestro's work that I sought to capture. "Frank Zappa's America" is available now from @lsupress.bsky.social!

How can an article on the PMRC only mention Zappa once? Anyway, you can learn more about him fighting the PMRC and fundamentalist evangelicals in my new book “Frank Zappa’s America” published by @lsupress.bsky.social! lsupress.org/978080718392...

Thank you @bradleymorgan.bsky.social for the interview about my book, 'Down on the Corner: Adventures inBusking & Street Music,' on the New Books Network

They’re finally here! “U2: Until the End of the World,” a celebration of 50 years of U2! Publishes October 7 by @geminibooks.bsky.social!

PSA, @bradleymorgan.bsky.social's book 'Frank Zappa's America' is -really fucking good-.

Check out my co-host @helionovell.bsky.social ‘s interview with the author of Frank Zappa’s America, talking about Frank, musician social commentary, and America in a previous moment of fashy stupidity.

I have ordered the book "Frank Zappa's America" by ‪@bradleymorgan.bsky.social‬ (a sadly unbridged account)

Bradley Morgan’s book ‘Frank Zappa’s America’ explores Zappa’s satire, politics, and free speech battles, from PMRC hearings to his fearless critiques of power. zurl.co/kyIWA

My latest interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social is out now! Spoke with music publicist Cary Baker about his book “Down on the Corner” (Jawbone Press, 2025) which explores the history & artistry of busking. Check it out here or wherever you get podcasts (1/2) newbooksnetwork.com/down-on-the-...

I'm very excited about the expanded edition of "Nebraska." If you'd like to learn more about how the album came together, check out my November 2023 interview with @warrenzanes.bsky.social about his book "Deliver Me from Nowhere" for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social newbooksnetwork.com/deliver-me-f...

Never read a single book of his, and I don’t care to. Trans rights are human rights.

I’ve received far more support and interest for my Zappa book from religious organizations than I have from music journalism.

Had a great time talking about Frank Zappa and my new book exploring his political commentary and activism, "Frank Zappa's America," with @helionovell.bsky.social for the Indie 500 Podcast! We discuss FZ's crusade against white Christian nationalism as well as his controversies. Check it out!

Special thanks to @bradleymorgan.bsky.social for joining me on The Indie 500 Podcast this week to discuss his new book, "Frank Zappa's America". One of my favorite reads of the year, it really goes in depth on exploring Frank's marriage of music and social commentary open.spotify.com/episode/6so0...

Thank you! It’s a book I think Zappa fans will appreciate, but I think it contains important messages for everyone regardless of their familiarity.

The first copy of my new book “U2: Until the End of the World” is here! It feels incredible to finally hold something I dedicated two years of my life to. To be given the opportunity to commentate U2’s 50th was a privilege, & I’m proud of how everything came together to tell their incredible story.

My new interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social! Spoke with Robert Fitzgerald about “Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan” (@uncpress.bsky.social, 2025) which examines the hardcore punk response through lyrics challenging the myth of American exceptionalism. 1/2 newbooksnetwork.com/hardcore-pun...

It’s always a pleasure for me to interview authors about their books for the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social, so it was a treat to be on the other side of the mic to talk about my new book on Zappa from @lsupress.bsky.social! Listen here! newbooksnetwork.com/frank-zappas...

If you missed the @lsupress.bsky.social livestream launching my book “Frank Zappa’s America,” then no worries! The recording is available on Facebook for 30 days! If you have a question, then drop it in the comments of the stream and I’ll get back with you! www.facebook.com/share/v/1M2K...

Today at 2 PM CST!

Today is the last day you can save 25% off of my new book “U2: Until the End of the World” when you pre-order it from @waterstones.bsky.social! Order here: www.waterstones.com/book/u2/brad... Publishing in October by @geminibooks.bsky.social!

Hey! Tomorrow, @lsupress.bsky.social is organizing a Facebook Live event where I'll be discussing my new Zappa book and doing a Q&A with the audience. The event starts at 2 PM CST, and you can get more details about the event in the link below. See you then! www.facebook.com/events/26474...

Books are cool: They really don’t make ‘em like Frank Zappa anymore. Visionary, poet, activist, virtuoso... Zappa was all of those things and so much more. www.musicconnection.com/book-store-f...

Finally got off my ass and ordered this book and my copy arrived last night. Super excited to delve into Frank Zappa's America by @bradleymorgan.bsky.social

September marks the 40th anniversary of the PMRC hearings. Got a new book on Frank Zappa that explores how condemned white Christian nationalism, and why that message is sadly still relevant today. Available for interview to chat about the PMRC’s impact on our culture. @lsupress.bsky.social

I was asked to apply the "Page 99" test regarding my new book on Zappa which grows out of an observation attributed to the author Ford Madox Ford: "Open the book to page 99 and read, and the quality of the whole will be revealed to you." Check it out here: page99test.blogspot.com/2025/07/brad...

My latest interview for the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social. Spoke with author/professor Megan Volpert about her book “Why Alanis Morisette Matters” (@utexaspress.bsky.social, 2025) as the first critical biography of the iconic artist. Check it out here! newbooksnetwork.com/why-alanis-m... (1/2)

If any podcasts or journalists want to talk about the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, I have a book celebrating U2’s 50th anniversary publishing and I’d be happy to come on and talk about their performance and the concert’s legacy. www.simonandschuster.com/books/U2/Bra...

Had a great time talking about "Frank Zappa's America"(‪@lsupress.bsky.social‬) on ‪@bookedonrock.bsky.social‬ podcast! Fun chat about Zappa's music and how he honed his craft to condemn white Christian nationalism. Thanks so much, Eric, for inviting me and for supporting the book. Listen here!

Announcing my next book! “Frank Zappa’s America” An analysis of modern-day white nationalism & Christian fascism in the US through the lens of Frank Zappa’s music during the 1980s. Publishing by Louisiana State University Press. June 2, 2025. More info: lsupress.org/978080718392...

Three months until my new book celebrating 50 years of U2 can land on your shelf! “U2: Until the End of the World” October 7 Published by @geminibooks.bsky.social

One unintended, but pleasant, surprise to come from writing a book about Frank Zappa’s criticism of white Christian nationalism is just how many religious libraries have added it to their shelves.

Jimmy Swaggart can rot in piss, but you can read all about how Frank Zappa musically lambasted Swaggart and other white Christian nationalists in my new book, “Frank Zappa’s America,” published by @lsupress.bsky.social. lsupress.org/978080718392...

Head in the clouds.

Stay safe out there today!

My new interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social! Spoke with @nikostratis.com about “The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman" (@utexaspress.bsky.social‬, 2025), her memoir that explores the transformative healing power of music and the ways it changes our lives. (1/2) newbooksnetwork.com/the-dad-rock...

Thank you so much to @mbwwelch.bsky.social for including my new book “Frank Zappa’s America” (@lsupress.bsky.social) on @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social’s list of new and forthcoming books from Chicago authors. So many people doing such great work that showcases what makes this city so special!

Visage reveal for the French edition of my forthcoming book celebrating 50 years of U2! Publishes October 16 from Éditions Place des Victoires!

Interesting to learn that NZ band The Verlaines were crucial to "No Alternative", the classic 1993 AIDS awareness comp, coming into being - Straitjacket Fits also had a track... Keen to check out this book-length study of the album and its historical context