Routledge Queerness in Pop Music: Aesthetics and Gender Norms

Explore the complex relationship between identity and sound in Queerness in Pop Music: Aesthetics, Gender Norms, and Temporality. Part of the Routledge Studies in Popular Music series, this book provides a deep investigation into the phenomenon of queering within popular music and video. By interpreting various styles and idioms, the text offers a unique look at how pop artists challenge and redefine social norms. This work examines the music of iconic figures including Lady Gaga, Madonna, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael, alongside artists like Azealia Banks and the Pet Shop Boys. Hawkins develops a concept of queerness by building upon existing theories of opacity and temporality. Through a creative interdisciplinary approach to musical interpretation, the book provides a model of analysis that looks at how music functions within our culture. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the intersection of gender, musicology, and popular culture.