An extensive and enlightening review of the evolution of electronic music in Britain, passionately narrated by Matthew Collin, acclaimed author of Altered State and Rave On.

Dream Machines tracks the evolution of music from the initial avant-garde experimental attempts after World War II, through psychedelia, art-rock and synth-pop, to electronic dance music, sampling, and the techno era. In addition to presenting the sonic futurists who spearheaded new stylistic directions, it documents the scenes and underground movements that created Britain's excitingly diverse electronic music culture in its formative decades.

Based on interviews with key figures and a wealth of in-depth research, Dream Machines explores genres as varied as space rock, electro-pop, ambient, dub, industrial music, prog, electro, hip-hop, hi-NRG and house, highlighting how developments in British electronic music were influenced by social changes as well as technological advancements.

Pages: 416, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm