Popular Music Fandom
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Author Description
Introduction / Mark Duffett -- Back In The Mix: Exploring Intermediary Fandom And Popular Music Production / Matt Hills -- Beyond Capital, Towards Myth: Edm Fandom And Dance Practice / Beate Peter -- Hidden Fans? Fandom And Domestic Musical Activity / Nedim Hassan -- Researching Your Favourite Artist: Methodological Observations Of A Brazilian Popular Music Scholar / Alexei Michailowsky -- Fantastic Voyeur: Lurking On The Dark Side Of Biography / Fred Vermorel -- Song Of Praise: Musicians, Myths And The Cult Of John Coltrane / Tony Whyton -- Ibiza: Music, Place And Belonging / Cornel Sandvoss -- Fan Words / Mark Duffett -- Record Collecting And Fandom / Roy Shuker -- After Jerry's Death: Achieving Continuity In Deadhead Identity And Community / Rebecca G. Adams, Amy M. Ernstes, And Kelly M. Lucey -- Afterword: Fans And Scholars, A Reassessment / Joli Jensen. Edited By Mark Duffett. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This collection investigates the complex social, psychological, and cultural dynamics that define the relationship between popular music artists and their audiences. Edited by Mark Duffett, the volume brings together various scholars to examine how fandom functions as a site of identity formation, community building, and myth-making. By analyzing diverse musical subcultures—from electronic dance music to jazz and rock—the contributors provide a multifaceted framework for understanding the active role fans play in the production and consumption of musical culture.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of fan identity within specific subcultures like EDM and the Grateful Dead.
- Methodological approaches for researching fan communities and domestic musical activity.
- Exploration of the intersection between record collecting, place, and musical belonging.
- Critical examination of the role of biography and myth in the construction of musical icons.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of media studies frequently cite this collection as a foundational text for understanding the evolution of music fandom in the digital and physical age. Experts note that the diverse range of case studies provides a comprehensive overview of the field, making it a standard reference for those researching audience behavior and cultural participation.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0415506395
ISBN-13:
9780203795125
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