NEW SITUATIONS IN POLISH ROCK. TEXTS, VOICES, INTERPRETATIONS

The book "New Situations in Polish Rock. Texts, Voices, Interpretations" is a fascinating collection of studies devoted to rock texts written and sung by Polish performers. The author analyzes the evolution of language and methods of communication in the context of systemic transformations, discovering how rock music has become a carrier of new meanings and expressions. It is a journey through the works of artists who dared to rename the world, creating words and combining them into musical phrases.

• Analysis of texts by Polish rock performers
• Language changes in the context of systemic transformations
• Evolution of the rock word from the 1980s to the present
• Reflection on the role of rock music in shaping the identity of young people
• Interpretations of works by Grzegorz Ciechowski, Paweł Kukiz, Lech Janerka and Tomasz Adamski

The book analyzes the works of artists such as Grzegorz Ciechowski (Republika), Paweł Kukiz (Aya RL), Lech Janerka (Klaus Mitffoch) and Tomasz Adamski (Siekiera), who played a key role in shaping new situations in Polish rock. Their texts and voices became a symbol of change, rebellion and the search for one's own identity in a new reality. Further essays and interpretations show how the rock word reflected the existence of young people, their opposition to the socio-political reality and their belief in positive values such as love.

The publication is an invitation to reflect on the phenomenon of Polish rock, which over the years has become an important element of Polish culture and history. It is also an opportunity to rediscover the works of artists who boldly expressed their thoughts and emotions, inspiring subsequent generations. The works of artists such as Kora (Maanam), Andrzej Michorzewski (Kobranocka), Rafał Skonieczny (Hotel Kosmos), Jacek Bończyk and Zbigniew Krzywański, Bartosz Waglewski (Kim Nowak), Karol Wróblewski (Mr Gil), Jędrek Dąbrowski (Organizm), Grzegorz Kaźmierczak (Variete), Jarosław Marciszewski (Popsysze), Błażej Król and Tomasz Organek were analyzed.

The book "New Situations in Polish Rock. Texts, Voices, Interpretations" is a must-read for all lovers of Polish rock music and people interested in Polish culture and history. It is also an excellent starting point for further research and discussions on the role of music in shaping society and national identity.

The Instytut Kultury Popularnej is a publishing house that specializes in publications in the fields of popular culture, music, film, literature and art. The mission of the publishing house is to promote and popularize knowledge about popular culture and to support young researchers and artists. The Instytut Kultury Popularnej also organizes conferences, seminars and workshops on various aspects of popular culture.