BBC 6 Music interview with Shaun Keaveny
Daniel talks to Shaun about socialism, anti-fascism and the Specials chasing racists out of the dance hall. Listen again. Interview at 2hrs
Two short films: the records and the story behind the book
In conversation with Jean from Picador about the events that contribute to Walls Come Tumbling Down. Daniel talks through the music behind Walls Come Tumbling Down Check out some of Daniel's recommendations on a special playlist he made for Pan Macmillan here: http://www.picador.com/blog/august-20...
Tracey Thorn feature in New Statesman
Read Tracey Thorn's article 'What has happened to Political Pop' about Red Wedge and clearing up after Billy Bragg, in the New Statesman.
Daniel reading an extract from Walls Come Tumbling Down
Extract from the opening pages about Eric Clapton's racist rant at the Birmingham Odeon in August 1976
MOJO triple page feature
Mojo Magazine 3 page extract from Walls Come Tumbling Down about the 2 Tone, 1979 featuring the Specials, the Selecter and Madness.
Recent events and images
People's History Museum with Billy Bragg: 'An amazing oral history of a time when pop culture fought against the forces of darkness. Well worth reading not just by those who were there, but also by anyone looking for the inspiration to mix pop and politics in the 21st century.' Jerry Dammers at the launch of [...]
Guardian Book of the Week
This is a triumphant oral history of Rock Against Racism, 2 Tone and Red Wedge, a timely account of 1970s-80s musicians who fought against bigotry and Thatcherism John Harris review of Walls Come Tumbling Down...'triumphant...definitive book...the details are as much rooted in great human stories as dry politics, and the text manages to sustain its mood [...]
Fred Perry subculture exclusive playlist and feature
11 track playlist especially chosen for Fred Perry by Daniel coupled with and an exclusive interview at Fred Perry subculture
Birmingham Literary Festival
Film from the Walls Come Tumbling Down in conversation at the Birmingham Literary Festival Studio Theatre (l-r) Richard Coles, Ruth Gregory, Ranking Roger, Daniel Rachel.