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Music Subcultures.
Music subcultures.

Throughout history youth sub-cultures have continued to grow and evolve. The study of
youth subcultures often consists of symbolism. Youth subcultures are often defined by
things such as fashion, beliefs, slang, behaviour and music. Vehicles, for example cars and
motorbikes, have and are a classic use of defining types of youth subcultures. In the
1960s,The mods were associated with scooters such as the Lambretta or Vespa, while
their ‘enemies’ the rockers were associated with motorbikes such as the Triumph.

According to Dick Hebdige in his book sub-cultures: The meaning of style 1979 a youth
sub-culture is a group of young people who define themselves in opposition to the parent
culture of their society. One of the ways in which youth sub-cultures define themselves is
through music. Each musical genre might have its own sub-culture associated with it some
examples of music youth sub-cultures include Skinheads, MODS, Punks, Rockers, Emo's
and Ravers. The music genre associated with these subcultures would be as follows…
Skinhead Subculture.
The Skinhead Subculture originated among working class youths throughout the UK
in the 1960’s. Famed for their close-cut or fully shaven head. The first of the
‘Skinheads’ were hugely influenced by the ‘Rude boys’ and ‘British Mods’. The
Skinhead culture had certain elements that distinguished them from others. Their
fashion, Button up Fred Perry or Ben Sherman polo shirts, fitted blazer or
Harrington Jackets, Tight Levi jeans and the Dr Martin work boots. The Skinhead
associated music of such as soul, ska, rocksteady and early reggae listening to bands
and artists such as Symarip and The Pioneers, Desmond Dekker and The Specials.
The original Skinhead subculture was firstly wholly based on those factors. However
as time progressed Attitudes and common ideologies towards Politics and Race
have become factors by Most Skinheads now model themselves.
MOD Subculture.
The ‘MODS’ subculture originated in London in the late 1950s and grew in the early-to-
mid 1960s.The most important elements of the MOD subculture include their fashion,
Tailor made suits and parka coats and the use of brands such as Fred Perry and Ben
Sherman. The music associated with MOD culture is Northern Soul, Rhythm and Blues
and British music including bands such as The Who, The Kinks and The Small Faces.
Also the scooters such as the Lambretta or the Vespa . Mods were famed for having
never ending conflict with the population of ‘The Rockers’ Referring to them as
‘greasers’. The original mod scene was also associated with amphetamine-fuelled all-
night dancing at clubs.
Dick Hebdige claims that the progenitors of the mod subculture "appear to have been
a group of working-class dandies, possibly descended from the devotees of the
Italianate style
Punk Subculture.
The punk Subculture was first seen emerging in the UK, USA and Australia in the
mid 1970’s. Debates into exactly which region originated Punk is an on-going feud
and major controversy within the subculture. Punk’s seeked the shock other with
their controversial dress code. Their use of eccentric hair styles, make-up and
tattoos outraged other members of the public. Ripped clothing was held together
by safety pins or wrapped with tape. Other clothing including fabrics being used
such as Leather, Rubber and Vinyl. Safety pins, Razor Blades, Nails and bike chains
were used as jewellery. The punk subculture is centred on listening to loud,
aggressive music called punk rock, The use of the distorted guitars and noisy
drumming that is derived from 1960s garage rock and 1970s pub rock. Members
of other cultures such as Blacks, Latinos, and Asians have also contributed to the
growth and development of the subculture.
Rocker Subculture.
The Rockers’ are a biker subculture that originated in the UK in the 1950s. It
was mainly centred on British cafe racer motorcycles. Throughout the 50’s
the emerging mass media started targeting the rock subculture deeming
them as folk devils (Stanley Cohen 1972) which in turn created moral panic.
Rockers immersed themselves in rock and roll music; They became to be
known as much for their devotion to the music as they were for their
motorcycles. The rockers listened to artists as Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran,
Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and Elvis Presley.
Emo Subculture.
The Emo subculture consists of youths that express emotions that they can
relate to. This subculture started in the mid-1980s. Emo has been widely
associated with a stereotype that includes being particularly emotional, sensitive
and shy along with been associated with depression, self-injury, and suicide.
‘Emo is often stereotyped with wearing tight fitted clothes and long hair that
covers one or both eyes. The music of the Emo subculture is emotional hardcore
or emocore and Screamo. Bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace were
pioneered because of such genres.
Raver Subculture.
The raver subculture, to what culture now class as ‘rave’ was first seen in 1970s but
then grew into the mid-1980s. Although the term ‘Rave’ was first used in the
1950s. ‘Ravers’ are famed for its acid house parties with fast-paced electro music
and light shows. Ravers are often perceived as having a fashion trend of
fluorescent, bright and glow in the dark clothing, shoes and accessories. The
genres Electro, House, Trance, Hardstyle, Drum and bass, Dubstep, Breakbeat and
Hardcore Techno is the music commonly associated with the rave scene. Ravers are
also commonly associated with the use of Illegal Drugs.
Goth Subculture
The goth subculture was found in many countries. It began in England in the early 80s
in the gothic rock scene. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others
of the same era, and has continued to diversify. The goth subculture has associated
tastes in music and fashion. Styles of dress within the subculture range from punk to
Victorian style clothes, most often with dark clothing, makeup and hair. Gothic music
is a number of different styles including Gothic rock, Darkwave, Deathrock, Ethereal,
Neo-Medieval and Neoclassical. The limited number of bands that began the gothic
rock scene included Specimen, The Damned, The Cure, The Birthday Party, Southern
Death Cult, Decay, Alien Sex Fiend and Christian Death. Gloria Mundi, (early) Adam
and the Ants, and Killing Joke.

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Music subcultures 2

  • 2. Music subcultures. Throughout history youth sub-cultures have continued to grow and evolve. The study of youth subcultures often consists of symbolism. Youth subcultures are often defined by things such as fashion, beliefs, slang, behaviour and music. Vehicles, for example cars and motorbikes, have and are a classic use of defining types of youth subcultures. In the 1960s,The mods were associated with scooters such as the Lambretta or Vespa, while their ‘enemies’ the rockers were associated with motorbikes such as the Triumph. According to Dick Hebdige in his book sub-cultures: The meaning of style 1979 a youth sub-culture is a group of young people who define themselves in opposition to the parent culture of their society. One of the ways in which youth sub-cultures define themselves is through music. Each musical genre might have its own sub-culture associated with it some examples of music youth sub-cultures include Skinheads, MODS, Punks, Rockers, Emo's and Ravers. The music genre associated with these subcultures would be as follows…
  • 3. Skinhead Subculture. The Skinhead Subculture originated among working class youths throughout the UK in the 1960’s. Famed for their close-cut or fully shaven head. The first of the ‘Skinheads’ were hugely influenced by the ‘Rude boys’ and ‘British Mods’. The Skinhead culture had certain elements that distinguished them from others. Their fashion, Button up Fred Perry or Ben Sherman polo shirts, fitted blazer or Harrington Jackets, Tight Levi jeans and the Dr Martin work boots. The Skinhead associated music of such as soul, ska, rocksteady and early reggae listening to bands and artists such as Symarip and The Pioneers, Desmond Dekker and The Specials. The original Skinhead subculture was firstly wholly based on those factors. However as time progressed Attitudes and common ideologies towards Politics and Race have become factors by Most Skinheads now model themselves.
  • 4. MOD Subculture. The ‘MODS’ subculture originated in London in the late 1950s and grew in the early-to- mid 1960s.The most important elements of the MOD subculture include their fashion, Tailor made suits and parka coats and the use of brands such as Fred Perry and Ben Sherman. The music associated with MOD culture is Northern Soul, Rhythm and Blues and British music including bands such as The Who, The Kinks and The Small Faces. Also the scooters such as the Lambretta or the Vespa . Mods were famed for having never ending conflict with the population of ‘The Rockers’ Referring to them as ‘greasers’. The original mod scene was also associated with amphetamine-fuelled all- night dancing at clubs. Dick Hebdige claims that the progenitors of the mod subculture "appear to have been a group of working-class dandies, possibly descended from the devotees of the Italianate style
  • 5. Punk Subculture. The punk Subculture was first seen emerging in the UK, USA and Australia in the mid 1970’s. Debates into exactly which region originated Punk is an on-going feud and major controversy within the subculture. Punk’s seeked the shock other with their controversial dress code. Their use of eccentric hair styles, make-up and tattoos outraged other members of the public. Ripped clothing was held together by safety pins or wrapped with tape. Other clothing including fabrics being used such as Leather, Rubber and Vinyl. Safety pins, Razor Blades, Nails and bike chains were used as jewellery. The punk subculture is centred on listening to loud, aggressive music called punk rock, The use of the distorted guitars and noisy drumming that is derived from 1960s garage rock and 1970s pub rock. Members of other cultures such as Blacks, Latinos, and Asians have also contributed to the growth and development of the subculture.
  • 6. Rocker Subculture. The Rockers’ are a biker subculture that originated in the UK in the 1950s. It was mainly centred on British cafe racer motorcycles. Throughout the 50’s the emerging mass media started targeting the rock subculture deeming them as folk devils (Stanley Cohen 1972) which in turn created moral panic. Rockers immersed themselves in rock and roll music; They became to be known as much for their devotion to the music as they were for their motorcycles. The rockers listened to artists as Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and Elvis Presley.
  • 7. Emo Subculture. The Emo subculture consists of youths that express emotions that they can relate to. This subculture started in the mid-1980s. Emo has been widely associated with a stereotype that includes being particularly emotional, sensitive and shy along with been associated with depression, self-injury, and suicide. ‘Emo is often stereotyped with wearing tight fitted clothes and long hair that covers one or both eyes. The music of the Emo subculture is emotional hardcore or emocore and Screamo. Bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace were pioneered because of such genres.
  • 8. Raver Subculture. The raver subculture, to what culture now class as ‘rave’ was first seen in 1970s but then grew into the mid-1980s. Although the term ‘Rave’ was first used in the 1950s. ‘Ravers’ are famed for its acid house parties with fast-paced electro music and light shows. Ravers are often perceived as having a fashion trend of fluorescent, bright and glow in the dark clothing, shoes and accessories. The genres Electro, House, Trance, Hardstyle, Drum and bass, Dubstep, Breakbeat and Hardcore Techno is the music commonly associated with the rave scene. Ravers are also commonly associated with the use of Illegal Drugs.
  • 9. Goth Subculture The goth subculture was found in many countries. It began in England in the early 80s in the gothic rock scene. The goth subculture has survived much longer than others of the same era, and has continued to diversify. The goth subculture has associated tastes in music and fashion. Styles of dress within the subculture range from punk to Victorian style clothes, most often with dark clothing, makeup and hair. Gothic music is a number of different styles including Gothic rock, Darkwave, Deathrock, Ethereal, Neo-Medieval and Neoclassical. The limited number of bands that began the gothic rock scene included Specimen, The Damned, The Cure, The Birthday Party, Southern Death Cult, Decay, Alien Sex Fiend and Christian Death. Gloria Mundi, (early) Adam and the Ants, and Killing Joke.