by Graeme Jefferies (Author)
A candid memoir from a New Zealand music icon. Graeme Jefferies, known for his work with Nocturnal Projections, This Kind of Punishment, and The Cakekitchen, shares his life story in Time Flowing Backwards. This memoir spans decades, detailing his musical journey, personal struggles, and creative process.
Jefferies recounts recording and songwriting, sharing tales from tours with Pavement, Cat Power, and The Mountain Goats. He highlights DIY innovation, records made in unconventional spaces, and a dedication to remarkable songs.
For fans of New Zealand music, DIY artists, and anyone seeking inspiration, this memoir offers a unique and intimate look into the life of a true creative force.
Author Biography
Graeme Jefferies is a New Zealand musician who played a key part in the country's independent music scene during the 1980s as a member of groundbreaking DIY bands This Kind of Punishment and Nocturnal Projections alongside his brother Peter Jefferies. Jefferies then went solo before founding his own project The Cakekitchen, which toured extensively abroad and released several albums on indie labels such as Flying Nun, Homestead and Merge.
Number of Pages: 300
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: December 14, 2018