'Madchester rave on': Placing the fragments of popular music

Author(s): Kitchin, R. M.

Journal/Book: Area. 1996; 28: 1 Kensington Gore, London, England SW7 2AR. Inst British Geographers. 47-55.

Abstract: Geographers have neglected popular music, in spite of its key role in cultural identity. Using the example of Manchester, we outline geography's role in forging a certain distinctiveness to the city's ''independent'' music. It is suggested that such musical fragments, which complement and contrast with the global aspirations of mainstream popular music, feed into the formation of postmodern ''neo-tribes''.

Note: Article KH Halfacree, Univ Wales Swansea, Dept Geog, Singleton Pk, Swansea SA2 8PP, W Glam, Wales

Keyword(s): GEOGRAPHY

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