BANDS ON THE ROAD: THE TOUR SKETCHBOOK

Indie music lives – and exactly how it lives is engagingly shown in this collection of drawings by members of some of the most successful bands.

This unique collection of sketches, scribbles and doodles – created exclusively for this book – captures everything from tour buses and rehearsal rooms to childhood memories and crazy dreams, giving a glimpse into the not-so-glamorous lives of bands on the road, on stage and off.

Places they´ve been, private moments, concerts and tours, hopes and dreams: the book brings together the intimate thoughts and experiences of a wide range of musicians and presents a kaleidoscope of the lively independent music scene.

Featured bands include Bloc Party, The Killers, Interpol, Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs, Belle and Sebastian, The Hives, Maroon 5, Franz Ferdinand, The Dandy Warhols, The Libertines, Dirty Pretty Things, Death Cab for Cute, Babyshambles, The Raconteurs, Oasis, Maximo Park, The Shins, Muse, Snow Patrol, Keane, Howie Day, We Are Scientists, Travis, etc.