Contemporary Punk Rock Communities - Scenes of Inclusion and Dedication

Using interviews and personal experience, Ellen M. Bernhard argues that contemporary punk scenes are more than just music and mohawks-they operate as sites of autonomous practice and networked communities governed by their commitment to inclusiveness and diversity.

List of contents

Chapter One: A Brief History of Contemporary Punk Rock and an Overview of the Theoretical Considerations on Subcultures

Chapter Two: A Community of Punks

Chapter Three: The Contemporary Punk Rock Identity: Early Introductions, Values, and a Dedication to the Scene

Chapter Four: DIY and Its Role in Today's Scenes

Chapter Five: Support Your Local Scene: Participatory Culture, Consumption Practices, and Navigating Involvement in the Scene Today

Chapter Six: God Save the Scene: Concluding Thoughts and the Future of Contemporary Punk Scenes in America

About the author

By Ellen M. Bernhard

Summary

Using interviews and personal experience, Ellen M. Bernhard argues that contemporary punk scenes are more than just music and mohawks—they operate as sites of autonomous practice and networked communities governed by their commitment to inclusiveness and diversity.

Product details

• Authors: Ellen M. Bernhard
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781498599672
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-9967-2
• No. of pages: 190
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music theory; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Punk, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Theory, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Punk, Theory of music & musicology, Popular Music, Punk, New Wave & Indie, Theory of music and musicology