NATIONAL BESTSELLER AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Ozzis reporting is strong, balanced and well tolda worthy successor to its obvious inspiration, Michael Azerrads 2001 examination of the 80s indie underground, ‘Our Band Could Be Your Life. New York Times Book Review A raucous history of punk, emo, and hardcores growing pains during the commercial boom of the early 90s and mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they sell out and find mainstream fame, or break beneath the weight of it all Punk rock found itself at a crossroads in the mid-90s.

After indie favourite Nirvana catapulted into the mainstream with its unexpected phenomenon, Nevermind, rebellion was suddenly en vogue. Looking to replicate the bands success, major record labels set their sights on the underground, and began courting punks rising stars. But the DIY punk scene, which had long prided itself on its trademark auth