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The article discusses a book titled "Contester par la musique sous régime autoritaire: la politisation du rock au Bélarus" by Yauheni Kryzhanouski. The book examines the political, social, and cultural contestation within the rock music scene in Belarus, particularly during the authoritarian regime of Alexander Lukashenko. It covers the birth of Belarusian rock in the 1980s, its politicization during the 1990s, and the repression faced by alternative voices under Lukashenko's rule. The book analyzes the different ways in which rock music became politicized and highlights the complexities and negotiations involved in this process. While the book provides valuable insights into the subject, it could benefit from a more thorough analysis of the reception of Belarusian rock and a more polished writing style. [Extracted from the article]