Reviving DIY: the importance of do it youself to the portuguese alternative rock scene

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2016

Authors

Oliveira, Ana (Author) Other; Guerra, Paula (Author) FLUP; Costa, Pedro (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: What's ahead in service research: new perspectives for business and society: procceedings: 26th Annual RESER Conference 2016

Pages: 789-806

26th Annual RESER Conference 2016

Nápoles, 8-10 september

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Humanities > Arts > Performing arts

FOS: Social sciences > Sociology

Other information

Subject: Rock alternativo

Abstract (EN): The approach of DIY music careers lies in the premise that music is a unifying pole of activities, clustering a diversity of practices and lifestyles around it. The analysis of musical production is usually based on an entrepreneurial perspective about creative workers and, specifically, about the musicians. In this context, it can be useful to revisit one of the core values of the punk subculture, the DIY ethos, based on empowerment, on taking possession of the means of production, as an alternative to mainstream production circuits. Starting from the case of three projects - Filho Único, Haus and Hey, Pachuco! - we explore the relevance of do it yourself logics and procedures in the construction and maintenance of musical careers in the alternative rock, considering their impact on Lisbon metropolitan area¿s music alternative scenes.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific