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Published before COVID-19, the novel gained added resonance through its exploration of isolation, corporate mediation, and the irreplaceable force of gathering.
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2019 selection · Science fiction & fantasy
A Song for a New Day
After terrorism and disease make public gatherings illegal, music is consumed through corporate virtual spaces. Former performer Luce keeps live music alive underground while recruiter Rosemary begins to question the company that controls her access to artists.
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You care about live music, near-future social change, and art as resistance.
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MusicIsolationCorporate controlResistance
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