Soho Days, Camden Nights: The Chronicles of a Failed Indie Rockstar

Andy Macleod

A funny, bittersweet tale about ambition, identity and knowing when to change the record.

Andy is 27 years old and stuck in a dead-end admin job in Soho. His rockstar dreams are over, but luckily, he’s discovered the next big thing: a Norwegian three-piece who sound like ABBA-meets-Nirvana. Plan B is simple: live the dream vicariously by managing them. The only things standing in his way are a total lack of music-industry know-how, and a boss who disapproves of his extracurricular activities. Easy peasy, right?

Soho Days, Camden Nights is a coming-to-your-senses story set in the heyday of the late nineties London music scene that also charts the rise of one of the biggest bands and comedians of the modern era. Along the way, it asks an eternal question: does success come from talent and hard work – or is it mostly down to timing and luck? And more importantly – is it ever too late to pick up the plectrum and try again?

Praise for Andy's first book, Anoint My Head:

'Carries the magnificent bravado of youth that will hold generation X-ers and anyone nostalgically inclined in a state of happy reverie.' - Daily Telegraph

'All the fun and youthful dreams and the poignancy of disappointment - plus a remarkable A-list cameo. Magnificent.' - The Guardian 

'Captures the time and the aspirations of a young band brilliantly.' - Steve Lamacq

Publication Date: 16.07.26
ISBN: 9781917274333
Extent: 304 pages
Format: Paperback

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