Dominic Sandbrook of The Rest Is History called The Rage of Party “by far the most enjoyable history book of the year”. Our clients Keith Cameron and Kevin Rowland were also chosen on the Times Books of the Year list.
Author of the Substack GIRLS and staff writer at After Babel Freya India’s non-fiction debut explores the ruthless commercialisation of the inner lives of young women and the effect it has had on this misunderstood generation.
“Blazingly honest … a confessional book ― at times almost recklessly candid ― but it’s also a profoundly sad family memoir.” Victoria Segal, The Sunday Times
New Modern has acquired Surfs Up: Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys by award-winning music writer Peter Doggett. It will be “the definitive tribute to a remarkable band and the genius who made it all possible.” Out on 6th November 2025.
Through forensic analysis and extensive interviews with both Nicky Wire and James Dean Bradfield, it tells the story of 168 songs across 40 years, and is available in three different editions.
Featuring exclusive interviews and never-before-seen images from The Raincoats’ archive, Shouting Out Loud is the first full history of this pioneering group of women who are one of the most radical bands of all time.