Love Goes to Buildings on Fire

In Love Goes to Buildings on Fire, Will Hermes chronicles the vibrant music scenes of mid-1970s New York City, where diverse genres like punk rock, hip-hop, salsa, and jazz collided and evolved in a thriving creative hub. Against a backdrop of urban decay and economic strife, musicians reinvented themselves and their art in iconic venues, from Greenwich Village to the South Bronx. Hermes, who experienced this musical revolution firsthand, captures the energy and pioneering spirit of legendary artists like Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and Grandmaster Flash, highlighting their influence on both music and culture during this transformative era.