Research:genre of music, connection to subculture

These are the main sections of genres in the music industry:   Link here to lists of genres

However, there are also different types within these main sections.

This video denotes the differences regarding the sound of individual genres.

Blues,Classical, Country, Electronic, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Metal, Punk, Rap, Reggae, Rock.

Music Subcultures

One of what ways in which subcultures define themselves is of course through their taste in music. Some examples of groups that have been formed are Skinheads, MODS, Punks, Rockers, Emo's and Ravers.

Punk...

This subculture was first seen in the UK around the 1970's. The way in which they differentiate themselves in terms of identity is through their choice of clothing. The stereotypical punk has a brightly coloured hair with the heavy use of chained accessories and ripped clothing. They are also known to have tattoos and spikes attached to themselves. and  Furthermore, they are centered around listening to loud aggressive music called punk rock, it is evident that other subcultures such as Asians, Blacks and Latinos have also contributed to the growth and development of this subculture.

Interview...

Monica Sklar published the book titled: 'Punk Style.' She has been associated with the Punk subculture since being an adolescent and and has also written about the different sub-genres. Here is one of the questions quoted from an interview:

What do you think are some of the most common popular misconceptions / inaccuracies about punk?

There are three misconceptions that immediately come to mind:

1. that you have to dress iconically punk to be punk (there are tons of styles and subtle cues that are punk, and the book emphasizes it is very much in the wearer’s opinion if they are punk not in the specifics of their dress;
2. that if you are dressed punk that you are, in fact, punk (you might not be at all; it can be all trend and devoid of meaning, except the meaning of being part of the mass culture);
3. that punk is exclusively for the young; the book discusses how many have aged and still incorporate punk aesthetics and ideals into their lives.

Emo and Goths...

         
This YouTube video is an insight on how the stereotypical identities of subcultures get viewed as being 'too different to fit into society' just cause of their choice of clothes and music taste.

Skinheads
This subculture was originated from working class youths in the UK during the 1960's. They are most well known for their shaven head, tight Levi's and high boots. It is close to what we call hoodies or a chav in the modern day. In terms of music genres they are associated with Soul, Ska, rocksteady and early reggae.




Hoodies...


Over the years there have been many varied subcultures but one of the most well know recent one is 'the Hoodies.' This identity came about in 2000 and is also know as the 'Chav.' They have gained a negative perception of themselves due to being associated with crime and violence and more often than not being of a lower in social class. A BBC TV documentary suggests that 'Chav' is simply just a development from the original subculture of Skinheads.