The Currant Standing

As of today electronic music has been in an interesting light; the younger generation has embraced it for the energetic and fun times that are associated with it, but the older people who’s kids may enjoy these shows do not know what to think. They link these parties, concerts, and festivals with the negativity of underage drinking, elicit drug use, and the distribution of illegal drugs. The University of Delaware sponsored a project that explored the “significance of electronica in youth culture today and its connections to collective identity and positive and negative human agency.” They found that the underground “rave scene” has expanded into a bigger and broader collection of people. For the most part, those people with the negative views of contemporary music need to revaluate the music scene of today.

The research of sociologist Tammy Anderson Ph.D. reviled the truth about the different subcultures of electronica. Her findings suggested that the people that attend these events are comprised of two general types; the first are the people that go to have a good time with friends and see the music that they love, and the others are the people that go to do a variety of illegal things. In addition, social diversity of the people that devote themselves to this scene contributes to the amount of negative talk among todays adults. The easy going group is the epitome of the modern era, whereas the other, darker sub-culture represents the people tainting the reputations of those who follow an “electronic lifestyle.” The amiable people that are taking over the obsolete rave scene give a new light to the culture of electronic music. Dubstep is a genre, that has been making headway in the mainstream music scene, and leaving its some of its underground roots behind. Getting its influence from the sub-bass utilizing producers of British dance music in the early 90’s dubstep has evolved into a mash up of genres, though it will always keep its characteristic 2-step drum lines and wobble bass. Producer Rusko has been drifting into mainstream music; he recently has done some production work on the new Brittany Spears album. This is a big change from producing for the underground UK club culture to whatever kind of people listen to Brittany Spears. The electronic music scene has become something very different from the old rave-scene that the late 80’s and early 90’s brought to us. Now its a mix of new-school party people and electronica enthusiasts that are helping propel these contemporary artists to fame.

Citiations
Murphy, Tom. "OMG! Rusko's Stepping into Mainstream Territory with His New Album - Page 1 - Music - Denver - Westword." Denver News, Events, Restaurants, Music Westword. 16 Sept. 2010. Web. 09 Oct. 2010. .

Anderson, Tammy L. Rave Culture and the Contemporary Electronic Music Scene. University of Delaware, 2007. Web. 9 Oct. 2010.