School Project (alternative, indie, jazz, metal, pop)

presidentmuffley · 12-03-2006, 10:35 AM

Right, that's not the name of some way cool new band, I really have to do a school project. Anyways, my project is investigating the "indie subculture" (for an Anthropology class), and I would be much obliged if anyone with a few minutes to spare could help me out a bit. My prof. suggested that I interview people and perhaps post on a message board (this being the best one I could find). So again, if you have a few minutes to spare, please answer my questions - you can be as brief or thorough as you wish with your answers.

Do you consider yourself "indie"? If yes, answer group A questions, if no, group B.

A
What does indie mean to you, ideally. (In other words, what should it mean? is it a genre? state of mind? label status? other?)

How do you think the mainstream media/ non indie fan sees indie? (same type of thing- genre, state of mind, etc.)

What makes someone (not a band) indie? Is there a certain stereotype (dress, attitude, etc.)? Can a true indie fan listen to mainstream music? Are there any other restrictions/qualifications someone must avoid/meet in order to be "indie"?

B
What do you think it means for a band to be indie? (of a certain genre, state of mind, label status, or other)

Is there a certain stereotype you have of indie fans? (could you pick one out of a crowd? specific clothes, attitude, etc.?)

Now I'll list 10 bands - tell me if you think they are indie or not. A simple yes or no is sufficient, but if you wish to tell me why or why not, that would be great. And if you aren't sure or don't know who a band is, just answer N/A.

Franz Ferdinand
The Pixies
The Flaming Lips
Galaxie 500
The New Pornographers
Pavement
Yo La Tengo
The Go-Betweens
Of Montreal
The Killers

Yeah, I know most people probably won't want to do this, but I would appreciate it if anyone answers. I only need a few, and I'll take anything I can get. Thanks in advance if anyone answers.

12-03-2006, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
presidentmuffley Groupie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	School Project Right, that's not the name of some way cool new band, I really have to do a school project. Anyways, my project is investigating the "indie subculture" (for an Anthropology class), and I would be much obliged if anyone with a few minutes to spare could help me out a bit. My prof. suggested that I interview people and perhaps post on a message board (this being the best one I could find). So again, if you have a few minutes to spare, please answer my questions - you can be as brief or thorough as you wish with your answers. Do you consider yourself "indie"? If yes, answer group A questions, if no, group B. A What does indie mean to you, ideally. (In other words, what should it mean? is it a genre? state of mind? label status? other?) How do you think the mainstream media/ non indie fan sees indie? (same type of thing- genre, state of mind, etc.) What makes someone (not a band) indie? Is there a certain stereotype (dress, attitude, etc.)? Can a true indie fan listen to mainstream music? Are there any other restrictions/qualifications someone must avoid/meet in order to be "indie"? B What do you think it means for a band to be indie? (of a certain genre, state of mind, label status, or other) Is there a certain stereotype you have of indie fans? (could you pick one out of a crowd? specific clothes, attitude, etc.?) Now I'll list 10 bands - tell me if you think they are indie or not. A simple yes or no is sufficient, but if you wish to tell me why or why not, that would be great. And if you aren't sure or don't know who a band is, just answer N/A. Franz Ferdinand The Pixies The Flaming Lips Galaxie 500 The New Pornographers Pavement Yo La Tengo The Go-Betweens Of Montreal The Killers Yeah, I know most people probably won't want to do this, but I would appreciate it if anyone answers. I only need a few, and I'll take anything I can get. Thanks in advance if anyone answers.