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The Most Colorful Underground Music Subcultures Of The Last Decade
The past decade has given us a number of underground music-related subcultures that stand out with their wild looks. Here are some of the most colorful underground music subcultures around. Ravers: Ravers first appeared in the late '80s and '90s, but are again enjoying a renaissance with the renewed popularity of electronic sounds in the underground music world. Individuality is key, though the new crop of ravers favor more revealing outfits than their earlier counterparts. Skinny jeans are more common now, though fluorescent colors, glitter, and anything furry and/or plastic are again popular. They can be found at underground music parties and festivals featuring the latest DJs. Cybergoths: Cybergoths are part raver, part '90s-style goth. Their look is similarly fluorescent, tight, and high-tech like ravers, but with a darker twist. They favor underground music with a more aggressive bent, often electronic, though some favor more traditionally goth types of music including underground rock. Popular accessories include large, fake hair ponytails for women, and industrial goggles for men. Cybergoth fashion is also influenced by fetish wear and can often include latex and vinyl clothing. They can be found at underground rock concerts, raves, or specialized clubs. Steampunks: Steampunks can listen to underground rock or a number of other varities of music, but they're distinguished by their totally unique dress. Steampunks try to re-create Victorian-era futurism, favoring a mix of late-1800s style with anachronistic sci-fi elements. Steampunks favor making many of their clothes and accessories by hand for maximum uniqueness. Scene Kids: This look is one of the most notorious trends of the past decade, and first became noticeable on social networking sites and underground rock shows. Scene kids usually like various forms of underground rock, though they may like other kinds of underground music like techno. This look is waning in popularity but its influence in underground rock circles remains in the still-remaining trend of heavy eye makeup and big hair. Juggalos: Juggalos are one of the most misunderstood subcultures around, but this group of music fans is also one of the most strongly connected. Juggalos largely base their fandom around the Detroit horror-rap duo the Insane Clown Posse, and other underground music artists on its record label, Psychopathic Records. Juggalos like many underground rock groups as well, usually on the heavier end of the spectrum. Juggalos, like the other subcultures on this list, also stand out with their self-presentation. The juggalos look mixes hip-hop and underground rock styles, but is most usually identified by clown-like face paint in the style of ICP. Juggalos' hairstyles, too, can often be brightly colored, and tiny braids and spiky styles are popular. However, juggalos don't have too many hard-and-fast clothing rules, and individuality is encouraged. They can be found at underground rock and hip-hop shows by like-minded artists. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Juggalos form a fairly complex group that's often unfairly maligned, but it's one of the most supportive and active musical subcultures today. To learn more about juggalos and the group Insane Clown Posse, visit the Insane Clown Posse web site at wwwinsaneclownposse.com. |
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