Bradley Morgan

Author holding his two books, “Frank Zappa’s America” and “u2: until the end of the world”

Copies of “Frank Zappa’s America” and “u2: until the end of the world”

Had a great time talking about all things U2 at @seminarycoopbooks.bsky.social with Jonathan Massey. The staff was incredibly wonderful, and I feel deep gratitude to them for inviting me to talk about my book.

“U2: Until the End of the World” is out now from @geminibooks.bsky.social

I loved talking to fellow author and Chicagoan @bradleymorgan.bsky.social about Bob Dylan as Filmmaker: No Time to Think for the New Books Network podcast. Bradley asks all the right questions. Check it out: newbooksnetwork.com/michael-glov... @mcnidderandgrace.bsky.social

In addition to the two films he directed, we discuss the ways Dylan has shaped the filmmaking process to become an extension of his overall creative vision, in ways that shaped the narrative or furthered the songsmith’s mythology.

Cover of “Bob Dylan as filmmaker: no time to think” by Michael Glover Smith

My new interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social is here! Spoke with @whitecitycinema.bsky.social about his book “Bob Dylan as Filmmaker” (@mcnidderandgrace.bsky.social, 2026), exploring the exploring the cinematic process of Bob Dylan.

Check it out here:
newbooksnetwork.com/michael-glov...

I don’t think I would really consider them concept albums, but there are strong themes that find throughout tracks. The opening chapter of my book covers these areas as a cursory overview.

Advertisement for a Bradley Morgan U2 book event at Seminary Books Coop on February 28th. The event is at 3 pm and takes place at 5751 S Woodlawn Ave

On Saturday I’ll be at @seminarycoopbooks.bsky.social to talk about my book "U2: Until the End of the World, which celebrates the band’s 50th anniversary. I’ll also be chatting about their new surprise politically-charged EP.

Hope to see you there!

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Zappa ran for President once. Especially after reading @bradleymorgan.bsky.social 's book I am convinced that he would have made a terrific President - he had a good grasp of the social dynamics in American politics and society.

Friday night jam is #zappa 200 Motels, and odd conglomerate of orchestral, comedy, and jams with the Mothers>Flo & Eddie band. Interesting transitional period which will make good background sounds as I work on @bradleymorgan.bsky.social book

I’m not sure I would label Zappa’s later work any more or less problematic than his earlier years.

Great interview and book!

With stunning photography, Gittins follows the Cure’s path and how each album pushed them further musically. This is an updated edition that covers their 2024 album “Songs of a Lost World” following a 16-year hiatus, showing that a world with the Cure in it is anything but lost.

Cover of book "The Cure: A Perfect Dream" by Ian Gittins

Another new interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social. Spoke to Ian Gittins about his new book “The Cure: A Perfect Dream” (@geminibooks.bsky.social, 2025) paying tribute to Robert Smith’s merrily morose band of pop goth misfits.

Check it out here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-cure

Congrats!

Eschewing the format’s typical choices from the heyday of 70s album rock, Kopp’s selections expand the big idea behind the concept album to explore how the music continues to endure and the ways the format has undergone a rehabilitation in recent years.

Cover of "What's the Big Idea: 30 Great Concept Albums" by Bill Kopp

My latest interview for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social. Spoke with Bill Kopp about his book “What’s the Big Idea” (@hozacrecordsbooks.bsky.social, 2025) exploring the versatility and relevancy of concept albums.

Check it out here: newbooksnetwork.com/whats-the-bi...

Thanks for listening!

Kay Dickinson, "Fernando: A Song by ABBA" (Duke UP, 2025)

Kay Dickinson interviewed by @bradleymorgan.bsky.social about her book, 'Fernando: A Song by ABBA', for @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social.

Well, well, well...look what I found @bradleymorgan.bsky.social

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks so much for supporting me and your local bookseller!

@bradleymorgan.bsky.social just ordered your book from my local bookstore, Bookmarks, in Winston Salem NC. 🤘🏼

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

Cassette tape and case of a school project on Zappa and the mothers. Topics listed (not songs): Religion, The Media, Superstars, Adolescence, Sexuality, Alienation & Drugs, Criticisms of Youth Revolution, Civil Rights & Social Concerns, and ‘70s & “Disco Boy”

Congrats on your new book, @bradleymorgan.bsky.social Sent me into my ‘archives’ — down memory lane to spring 1979 — for this gem: a final project in an American Studies class on popular music since 1945. We ran the professor’s themes thru the Mothers’ music machine. Epic. Damn, I miss FZ.

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What’s the pub date?

You've got this!

YouTube video by Jeff Starr's Not Bad: Films Frank Zappa's Politics | Interviewing Bradly Morgan, author of Frank Zappa's America

Really grateful to chat about Zappa with the @jeffreystarr.com podcast, including whether his satire was successful and his political legacy. And it's a rare video podcast appearance from me! Check it out! "Frank Zappa's America" is out now via @lsupress.bsky.social!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUyG...

a mustachioed Frank Zappa holding a small American flag on the cover of Bradley Morgan's *Frank Zappa's America*, the title written in white all caps stencil graffiti and the colors are pink, sky blue, black, and yellow

gracias, on my list

I'm reading about Frank Zappa 's role in the congressional hearings in Bradley Morgan (bradleymorgan.bsky.social) 's 'Frank Zappa's America' (2025)

We discuss the song's narrative and production and how they blend South American musical pastiches that can be applied to liberation struggles, connecting this with ABBA's success through their use of English and the contradictory ways songs can be both revolutionary and commercial hits.