Later 21st Century

 

Green Day

• One of the first notable punk bands to make mainstream music.
• Green Day is still noted for having one of the most conversely lyrics that attack political issues.
• Green Day represented the younger teen punk crowd mostly due to some of its depressing and or relatable lyrics that had issues such as growing up with social angst.

Blink-182

• Blink 182 is one of the most notable break ups in punk history because of the large fame they accumulated.
• Blink is known for its schnanagens in music videos, and in public.
• Travis Barker who plays drums for the band is very well known in the music industry because of him having honed his skill behind the set

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Electronic Dance Music: Informative Speech

How many people have listened to electronic dance music at some point, whether at a party, club, concert, or on the radio? Names like Swedish House Mafia, Zedd, Calvin Harris, and Avicii have become household names and dominate radio stations daily. EDM is extremely relevant in today’s Western culture, but it was virtually non-existent about 30 years ago. Electronic music first originated in the 1980s in small basements and underground warehouses in the UK. Now, the EDM scene has expanded to sell out world-renowned arenas like MSG and Radio City Music Hall and break records on the billboards and electronic downloads. Those who identify with the “rave culture” take part in an unspoken companionship at shows around the world. This culture usually consists of indoor and outdoor festivals and concerts with DJs, LED strobe lights, and dance music with a prominent bass beat. Famous festivals include Electric Daisy Carnival, Life in Color, and Electric Forest. According to Rupa Huq, popular music such as electronic music becomes a “principal means by which young people define themselves.” This music scene has become a symbol for 21st century youth, as many young people feel that electronic dance music identifies their generation and speaks for them when words fail. 

Technology has played a huge role in the spread and production of EDM. DJs use synthesizers and high-tech music production programs to create original beats. Furthermore, the Internet is a huge factor in the promotion of this music to reach a huge following of people. Electronic dance music and its culture involves a huge range of people. Many people appreciate this movement because it helps them to forget their problems. According to Graham St. John who wrote “Trance Tribes and Dance Vibes”, electronic music almost becomes a religion, or a second-nature to some people who take part in the rave culture. However, the electronic dance music culture has been under fire for the drug use associated with it. Over the past few years, drugs such as molly and ecstasy have been notoriously used at EDM festivals and events, even unfortunately resulting in multiple deaths. In general, though, EDM is a phenomenon that has characterized and revolutionized modern music in terms of its technology, its huge following, and most of all, its catchy beats.

Rock Music

Rock Music

• Most notable form of music in history, due to its vivacious tune and some what aggressive tempo.
• Has been a form of music since the mid 20th century and has been some what modified in the 21st century to adapt to electronic music.

• Eddie Van Halen has been noted as Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer which is huge in the grand scheme of music
• Van Halen's band is known for influencing many bands and musicians in the 21st centrury.

        
 

• Pink was one of the first females in her generation to have a dramatic impact in 21st century music
• Her lyrics, (which have many influences from past bands and musicians) have been conotated to be not only extremely forward in societal issues but very informative on issues that don't really reach mainstream news.