Electronic artists share stories behind their career-changing records in new book, Breakthrough
Donato Dozzy, Richie Hawtin, Jlin, Suzanne Cianni, Max Richter, Moby and more deep-dive into their most celebrated output
A new book, Breakthrough , interviews 20 electronic artists about the releases in their catalogue's that changed their lives.
Set to be published later this year, the book features conversations with a cross-generational line-up of artists, including Donato Dozzy , Richie Hawtin discussing his Plastikman project, Call Super , Octo Octa , Flying Lotus , and Moby . Also featured are Suzanne Ciani , A Guy Called Gerald , Pole, Laraaji, Max Richter, William Basinski, and Jlin.
Written by Berlin-based, Canadian music journalist Emma Robertson, executive editor of online pop culture magazine The Talks and AIR podcast host, Breakthrough explores the ideas, intentions and creative processes behind some of electronic music’s most celebrated records, tracing each album from conception and production through to its release and lasting legacy.
Across 20 interviews, Robertson also examines how these records transformed the careers of the artists who made them while leaving a lasting mark on electronic music and the wider industry. The book is described as “a tool for music makers, producers and DJs”, as well as “a deep dive into the creative act and a meditation on artmaking”.
Breakthrough, 20 Artists on the Album that Changed Everything is available to pre-order via Errant Bodies Press here .
Last week, author David Katz announced his new book, Dub Revolution , which traces the history of dub music and remix culture. Meanwhile, Oli Freke and Kim Bjørn also unveiled the coffee-table read, Beat Gems , mapping the evolution of drum machines.
