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Britain is widely considered the cradle of independent music culture. Bands like Radiohead and Belle and Sebastian, which epitomize indie music's sounds and attitudes, have spawned worldwide fanbases. This in-depth study of the British independent music scene explores how the behavior of fans, artists, and music industry professionals produce a community with a specific aesthetic based on moral values.Author Wendy Fonarow, a scholar with years of experience in the various sectors of the indie music scene, examines the indie music "gig" as a ritual in which all participants are actively involved. This ritual allows participants to play with cultural norms regarding appropriate behavior, especially in the domains of sex and creativity. Her investigation uncovers the motivations of audience members when they first enter the community and how their positions change over time so that the gig functions for most members as a rite of passage. "Empire of Dirt" sheds new light on music, gender roles, emotion, subjectivity, embodiment, and authenticity.
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One of the very best and most enlightening books I've ever read about subcultural music communities. Wendy Fonarow makes it easy to recognize and nod when she's unveiling all the tricks, the unwritten rules and rituals that keeps the indie community together. As a musician, fanzine maker and later author of punk litterature, I recognize a lot of the same ethos and traditions from my own upbringing in a punk community, and in that perspective, this is not only the best analyses I've read of indie music, but of punk as well!
Trygve Mathiesen (author of 'Banned in the UK' and 'Sid's Norwegian Romance'; Sex Pistols exiled to Norway 1977)Sex Pistols Exiled to Oslo 1977 - Banned in the UK - including exclusiv new Pistols photosSid's Norwegian romance - Sex Pistols Exiled to Trondheim 1977
Trygve Mathiesen (author of 'Banned in the UK' and 'Sid's Norwegian Romance'; Sex Pistols exiled to Norway 1977)Sex Pistols Exiled to Oslo 1977 - Banned in the UK - including exclusiv new Pistols photosSid's Norwegian romance - Sex Pistols Exiled to Trondheim 1977
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The numerous folded corners marking points of interest mean my copy of this book now sits on my shelf almost twice as thick as when I first bought it!
This is an extremely well researched book packed with funny, fascinating and provocative insights into the British Indies music scene.
Essential reading for anyone who thinks music says something about their lives.
This is an extremely well researched book packed with funny, fascinating and provocative insights into the British Indies music scene.
Essential reading for anyone who thinks music says something about their lives.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I have to admit I know the author so am biased! However if you are interested in studying your fellow man, enjoy music, go to gigs, wonder why others do, why they jump around when you stand still, then this is the book for you. After years of research, and extensive gig going, Dr Fonarow has produced a fascinating book. It's also a good read! A classic!
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