YES. In the punk subculture, the DIY ethic is tied to punk ideology and anti-consumerism. It espouses the rejection of purchasing items, using existing systems, or existing processes that would foster dependence on established societal structures. According to the punk aesthetic, one can express oneself and produce moving and serious works with limited means. Arguably the earliest example of this attitude was the punk music scene of the 1970s. Emerging punk bands began to record their music, produce albums, merchandise, distribute, and promote their works independently, outside the established music industry system. So extreme was their desire for independence that they often performed at basement shows in residential homes rather than at traditional venues in order to avoid corporate sponsorship and ensure their creative freedom. Since many venues tend to shy away from more experimental music, houses and other private venues were often the only places these bands could play.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 11:18:42 +0000
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