David Burke
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metalanalysis.bsky.social
David Burke
@metalanalysis.bsky.social
PhD: heavy metal studies
Band: S(Ⱥ) | ∞ | a.p.-1 https://absentsignifier.bandcamp.com/
Theory: negative universality | politics of enjoyment | aesthetics of the bad | uncultural studies
I think it's notable that all of these examples are easily received by hegemonic white masculinity, they all reify that grouping as being normatively cool and fun.

By contrast indie or extreme metal highlight how "ordinary guys" are actually weirdos and greebos.
November 29, 2024 at 5:44 PM
I feel like the undying legacy of the Rat Pack (divorced dad rock of an older era) is involved too
November 29, 2024 at 8:08 AM
What bands count as such
November 28, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Apps would need to be public property to have that affect perhaps
November 27, 2024 at 10:19 PM