John Borack

John Borack

Author, music journalist, and drummer following the song wherever it leads.

Explore the work About John
  • Goldmine contributing editor
  • Four music books
  • The Armoires & Popdudes
John Borack laughing while performing on drums with the St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The Beatles 100 book cover

The Beatles 100

One hundred pivotal moments in Beatles history.

A writer who still plays in the band.

Since his first Goldmine reviews in 1985, John
has followed music as a writer, author, drummer,
DJ, and lifelong fan.

Books for people who listen closely

Four music books built from curiosity, close listening, and a lifelong belief that the records still have more to say.

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John Lennon —
Life Is What Happens Shake Some
Action 2.0 Shake Some
Action

Selected writing

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Power Pop Plus (opens in a new tab) Goldmine author archive (opens in a new tab) Best Classic Bands (opens in a new tab)

Music

Music

For John, writing and playing come from the same place: listening closely, serving the song, and sharing what deserves to be heard.

The ArmoiresSouthern California psych-pop (opens in a new tab) PopdudesPower-pop collective and recording project (opens in a new tab) We All Shine OnA tribute to the music of 1970 (opens in a new tab)
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John Borack smiling behind a drum kit during a live performance
Portrait of John Borack

About

Music has been the throughline.

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Illustration of writing paper, a pen, drumsticks, and a snare drum

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For books, interviews, writing, press, or music inquiries, start with the route that fits.

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Books & rightsPublisher pages Editorial & writingGoldmine profile (opens in a new tab) MusicBig Stir Records (opens in a new tab) Public profileFacebook (opens in a new tab)