What's She Like
The violinist's tale. Helen O'Hara decided she was going to be a violinist at the age of 9. She was good to her word. Longlisted for the Penderyn Music Book Prize 2023.
Read More
Inside The Cult Of Half Man Half Biscuit
Half Man Half Biscuit occupy a unique place in British culture. Existing largely outside the music business, this idiosyncratic Birkenhead band has flown under the radar for over four decades. Without embarking on anything that could realistically be described as a tour, they have nevertheless garnered an army of adoring followers. This is one fan’s story.
Biscuit concerts are supremely joyous occasions, with disparate devotees often travelling huge distances to far-flung locations. United by their love of the band, some of the hardcore never miss a show. Following the enforced pandemic hiatus, author Steve Hill made the life changing decision to join these Ultras and go full-time.
Round Britain in a Dukla Prague away kit – from Somerset to Scotland and all points in between – Friday Night Fever is a raucous road trip: one man, one band, 25 gigs. But beyond the jocularity and Joy Division oven gloves, there is a poignant exploration of the lives touched by this most beloved national treasure.
---
Signed first edition hardback.
Click Add to Cart above to order.
---
Louder Than War
Friday Night Fever is a great read, with a great accompanying soundtrack, and one that deserves to be high in rapidly approaching end of year ‘best of’ lists.
Steve Hill
Steve Hill is a widely published freelance journalist who has written for numerous publications about such diverse topics as music, sport, film, television, poker and video games.
Hill's first book, The Card (2018), charted a traumatic season supporting his beloved Chester FC and was nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. This was followed by Wall Of Sport (2020) in which he spent an entire year watching televised sport. Friday Night Fever (2026) sees Hill embedded with the fanatical followers of the extraordinary Half Man Half Biscuit.
Related Products
The Big Midweek: Life Inside The Fall
Steve Hanley, Olivia Piekarski
Steve Hanley's memoir give unprecedented insight into the intense, highly-charged creative atmosphere within The Fall and their relentless work ethic.
Read More
Sixteen Again
Sixteen Again: How Pete Shelley & Buzzcocks Changed Manchester Music (and me): a love letter from Paul Hanley to his favourite band and his favourite city.
Read More