Independent vocalist, songwriter, broadcaster and DJ Chelsea Wilson will release her self-produced album, 'Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me', tomorrow.
Ahead of a Melbourne launch show next week, Chelsea has listed the five music books that have resonated with her.
Rage To Survive by Etta James
Raw, candid and gripping (just like her vocals) Etta’s autobiography is rough and tough, and well worth a read. At times tear-jerking, at times a bit whingey, but at all times honest and heartfelt.David Bowie Is
I saw the incredible ‘David Bowie Is’ exhibition at the V&A in London last year and my cheeks were sore afterwards from hours of grinning. If you missed the exhibition, owning this coffee table Bowie bible is the next best thing. Costumes, musings, rare pictures and insights into the amazing high-art pop culture god that is Bowie is totally worth a few quid.Kylie: Fashion
Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Louboutin and Stella McCartney have all designed costumes for Kylie throughout her huge career. This book displays hundreds of incredible couture creations and also some unusual shots from lesser-known photo shoots including Kylie going grunge and posing with parrots. Viva la Kylie.This Is Your Brain On Music
For your brain surgery theory fix, digest this. This book explains in modern scientific terms why songs get stuck in your head (ear-worms darling) and why Mick Jagger has sex appeal. Not exactly gossipy poolside reading, but well worth a look.Q: The Autobiography Of Quincy Jones
The absolute legend that is Quincy Jones shines through the pages of his autobiography. Covering his jazz roots as a horn player with Dizzy Gillespie to his producer days with Michael Jackson, Jones is an eloquent storyteller, humble and engaging. I would happily have lunch and shoot the breeze with this cat any day of the week.'Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me' is released August 8. Chelsea Wilson launches the album at The Toff In Town August 14 with support from local garage soul icons The Perfections and DJ King Seven.
