"Hey Dad, watch this.." 6 books about Britpop to get you through a summer holidays.

There is still time to squeeze in a holiday before the sun sets on summertime. If you are like me, you'll need a few books to get you through the long hours spent on a sun lounger, in between the moments the kids say, "Hey dad, watch this." And then doing something they've already shown you a thousand times that day...

Here are six of the best books about Britpop you might choose to pack or download. 

1. "Uncommon People: Britpop and Beyond in 20 Songs" by Miranda Sawyer:

Miranda Sawyer uses 20 songs to explore the Britpop era, offering insights into the artists, their music, and the culture of the 90's. 

2. "Britpop!: Cool Britannia And The Spectacular Demise Of English Rock" by John Harris:

An encyclopedic look at the Britpop scene, covering its rise and decline. It delves into the cultural context of the bands that defined the era.

 

3. "Coal Black Mornings" by Brett Anderson:

This is an autobiography by the lead singer of Suede, one of the key instigating bands of the Britpop movement.

4. "Bad Vibes: Britpop and My Part in Its Downfall" by Luke Haines:

Haines, a musician involved in the Britpop scene, provides an often humorous and critical look at britpop, focusing on the excesses that led to its demise. 

5. "Just for one day: Adventures in Britpop" by Louise Wener:

Wener, the lead singer of Sleeper, details her experiences as a woman in the  male-dominated music industry. 

6. "Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis" by Jon Robb. 

The book chronicles the history of Oasis. It explores their rise to fame, the internal conflicts and eventual breakup, and hints at a potential "resurrection" of the band. Which we now have all seen happen.