“I Guess this is Growing Up”

Analysis of Pop-Punk’s Regained Popularity and Its Shift From Bands to Personas

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ID22023399
AuthorsNicolas Ruth (0000-0002-4189-3162, Hochschule für Musik und Theater München), Christoph Jacke (Paderborn University)
Year2024
Volume10
Issue1
Pages99-110
Publication date2024-05-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePersona Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2205-5258 • E-ISSN: 2205-5258
PublisherDeakin University (PUBLISHER • AU)
DOI10.21153/psj2024vol10no1art1866
OpenAlexW4396620447
LanguageEN
References cited15

This research article examines the transformation of pop-punk from bands to solo artists and how the genre regained popularity due to new popular personalities and the transmedia engagement in social media and with established media. Through a three-pronged approach, this study adopts phenomenological, theoretical, and empirical perspectives to understand the transition and regained popularity fully. The phenomenological angle delves into the case studies of musicians, revealing key factors behind the shift to solo artists in pop-punk. Theoretical explanations contextualize the phenomenon within broader cultural frameworks, considering industry and transmedia dynamics, audience preferences, and technological advancements. Empirical evidence, including statistical data from social media profiles, quantifies the impact of the shift. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of pop-punk's transformation, offering an exploration of its past, present, and future within the ever-evolving music industries and transmedia landscapes

Computer Science · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Social and Cultural Dynamics · Social Media and Politics

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