Communication of Political Issues through Punk Music during 2014-2019

Abstract

                This qualitative research aimed to study inspiration, characteristics of communication and communication of political issues through punk music during 2014-2019. The methodology applied textual analysis and in-depth interview techniques, collecting data form 2 specific groups which are (1) punk music bands and (2) punk music texts. The researcher interviewed song writers and punk band members from 5 bands that released songs during 2014-2019, and they were active in political movement. To conduct textual analysis, the researcher selected 18 songs that are related in political movement. The data presentation was analytical description.
                The first result of the research shows that the inspiration that are communicated through punk music are as follows: an impact of politics on everyday life, government policy, and political ideology. The second result of the research shows that the characteristics of communication, such as lyrics and tones, depend on communication tactics as follows: insulting the government, venting their anger over political, and inciting ideologies. The final result of the research shows political issues that are communicated through punk music are as follows: social problems, political regimes, class discrimination and the government. Each band has a different point of interest depending on political impacts and the social context of band members.