My superbrain is all binary: nostalgic futurism as Robyn's feminist super-persona

Hooper, E (2014) 'My superbrain is all binary: nostalgic futurism as Robyn's feminist super-persona.' Journal of Popular Music Studies, 26 (4). pp. 445-464.

Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jpms.12092

Abstract

The article discusses the Swedish electro-pop musician Robyn and her feminist persona. Topics include the feminist ideal of empowerment that is conveyed in her songs, the theme of outer space or futurism in her music and on stage performance and the retrofuturist element in her music. The author compares her to Lady Gaga on discusses how the two differ on feminism in their music.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
M Music and Books on Music > M Music
Divisions: Bath School of Music and Performing Arts
Date Deposited: 11 Mar 2015 17:59
Last Modified: 15 Aug 2021 09:39
ISSN: 1524-2226
URI / Page ID: https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/5577
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