If pictures can be sexist, can analysing sound reveal sexism, too? Where is the language to discuss sexism in music? L.J. Muller tackles these important questions in their 2018 German book titled Sound und Sexismus, which was awarded the IASPM 2019 book prize. Analysing the voices of Kurt Cobain, Kate Bush, Bjoerk and others, Muller demonstrates how gender is performed vocally and interacts with gendered aspects of embodiment and affect. The book is written from a strongly positioned and personal feminist perspective and is appealing to readers from various backgrounds -- singers, producers, music lovers, as well as academics and anyone with an interest in feminist takes on pop culture.

About the Author
LJ Muller, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.


Book Information
ISBN 9783837658514
Author LJ Muller
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Transcript Verlag
Publisher Transcript Verlag
Weight(grams) 284g
Dimensions(mm) 23mm * 15mm * 1mm