Drag Me Down to the Dance Floor A Whole Lotta History: Book Signing + Boy Band Dance Party at Underground Arts Interview with Billboard's Jason Lipshutz hosted By Spike Eskin Book signing and post interview Boy Band DJ Night included with entry Thursday, January 7, 2027 Doors: 6:30 PM | Interview + Q&A: 7:30 PM | Book Signinng & Dance Party to Follow 21+ Mostly Seated Show (This show will have limited seating. The earlier you arrive, the better your odds of having a seat. Once all seats are filled, the show will be standing-room only.) Once the book signing has wrapped, seats will be removed for the dance party. About Underground Arts Visit undergroundarts.org for venue details including how to get here, parking, FAQ, UA Merch, Private Events, & everything else - Food, Concessions + Drink Menus | Venue FAQ | Contact Info - About the Book: A Whole Lotta History: One Direction and the Sound That Shaped a Generation Written By: Jason Lipshutz Release Date: Nov. 3 Atria Books From music journalist and co-chief content officer at Billboard Jason Lipshutz, a captivating cultural history of the boy band sensation One Direction, featuring exclusive new interviews with their key collaborators. Over 70 million records sold worldwide. Multiple sold-out tours played to millions of screaming fans. The first British band to enter the Billboard 200 at number one with their debut album. The first band in history to have their first four studio albums debut atop the chart. No, it’s not the Beatles—it’s One Direction. Over fifteen years after Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson sweated under the bright lights of The X Factor stage, One Direction refuses to burn out like the usual, ephemeral boy band flame, with over 58 million monthly Spotify listeners today and its members covering 1D songs on their own sprawling solo tours. Yet for such an undeniable cultural force, One Direction’s musical journey has never been given its proper due. Drawing on his extensive coverage of One Direction’s rise and breakout success, in A Whole Lotta History, Jason Lipshutz brings an authoritative voice to the band’s story, blending detailed analysis of 1D’s discography, with never-before-told anecdotes and exclusive new interviews with their key collaborators. Alongside the music, he chronicles their deeply personal relationship with their fans—one few bands or musicians ever get to experience—perfectly capturing an era in not just music but pop culture at large. Combining vivid storytelling with sharp musical insights, A Whole Lotta History is a celebration and commemoration of One Direction’s place in pop history—necessary reading for the millions of fans who still remember the first time they heard “Baby, you light up my world like nobody else,” and have never stopped listening. About the Author: Jason Lipshutz Jason Lipshutz is the cochief content officer at Billboard, where he has written about music for over a decade and penned cover stories on Taylor Swift, U2, Olivia Rodrigo, Blink-182, Lorde, Bon Iver, and Louis Tomlinson, among others. He is also the author of It Starts with One: The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park. He has appeared on Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, and several other broadcast programs. He lives in New Jersey. Please note the Underground Arts Safety Policy: Although not encouraged by Underground Arts or the Artist, moshing, crowd surfing or stage diving activities may take place at this event. Moshing, crowd surfing and entering such areas may be dangerous, and you do either at your own risk. Behavior deemed inappropriate, harmful or disrespectful by our event staff can result in removal from the venue without a refund. The safety of our patrons, staff and artists is our top priority and we expect all guests to treat others with respect.