The Actives - Have You Read My Book?

A look at late‑1980s pop group The Actives and their existential hit "Have You Read My Book?", exploring authorship, theory, and pop songwriting during a period of identity crisis. Sandy Kloystrüm, principal songwriter for The Actives, discusses the four piece band returning to their roots. She explains the relationship between their song "Have You Read My Book?" and the search for a single unifying theory of the universe. || Obscure Music History is a podcast investigating the anthology of rarities and B-sides of unpopular music. Produced by Tom Hogan. The Actives, and all music from Obscure Music History, is available to listen on streaming platforms everywhere. For more information, visit ObscureMusicHistory.com.