What is "indie"? -- The zones of participation -- Zone three and the music industry -- The participant structure and the metaphysics of spectatorship -- Performance, authenticity, and emotion -- Sex and the ritual practitioners -- Afterword: my music is your dirt
Summary
The author provides insight into the world of British independent music. She describes and analyses the behaviour of fans, artists and music industry professionals
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-306) and index