Date of Award
Spring 6-13-2025
Document Type
Masters Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Music
Organizational Unit
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Lamont School of Music
First Advisor
Mitchell Ohriner
Second Advisor
Kristin Taavola
Third Advisor
Jack Sheinbaum
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
All Rights Reserved.
Keywords
Communication, Metal, Narrativity, Pop-punk, Punk, Riffs
Abstract
Musicians throughout time and genre have strived to connect with their audience through music, whether they are trying to communicate a story or their own unique style. Musicians in alternative rock genres are no different, and therefore, this thesis looks at three different bands and analyzes the ways they convey meaning through their music for their audiences. Starting with Green Day, in the American Idiot album, they communicate the inner turmoil of the characters through a rhythmic motif and the different ways it presents in the music. Next, Fall Out Boy communicates authenticity to their fans through lyrics, vocal style, and dress choices. Finally, Rage Against the Machine defines themselves as a rap metal group, and they communicate their singularity through a unique style of riffs not seen in other bands.
Copyright Date
6-2025
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Rights Holder
C. L. Noë
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
90 pgs
File Size
1.8 MB
Recommended Citation
Noë, C. L., "Artists in the Alternative Genre: Communication Through Music" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2591.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/2591