Thesis (M.A.) - Carleton University, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-138). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Bowling Green State University, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Bowling Green State University, 2008. / Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 194 p. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Honors)--College of William and Mary, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-108). Also available via the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--York University, 2002. Graduate Programme in Ethnomusicology. / Typescript. Name on certificate page: Christopher James McDonald. Appendices include musical and lyric transcriptions. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 571-602). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/yorku/fullcit?pNQ82808.

Thesis (M.M.)--The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008. / Directed by Guy Capuzzo; submitted to the School of Music. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Sep. 2, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 98-102).

Thesis (M.A.)--The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2009. / Directed by Rebecca G. Adams; submitted to the Dept. of Sociology. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed May 14, 2010). Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-120).

Project (D. Min.)--Iliff School of Theology, 2005. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 124-131).

Project (D. Min.)--Iliff School of Theology, 2005. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 124-131).

The rebellious spirit generated by the 1970s punk movement in the UK and the US influenced many local Hong Kong indie bands. However, in the early part of the 21st century, local indie music has created different kinds of relationship with the mainstream and commercial fields, which seem to have the potential to destroy the original meaning of indie music. The aims of this research were therefore to re-examine the independence of indie music in the early 21st century; to understand the role played by indie music and artists within the local music scene; to describe the “authenticity” of indie music, and to suggest how to bring about a better and more sustainable development for these kinds of “independent” and grassroots organizations. In response to these research aims, a case study was conducted of four local indie labels: 89268, Redline Music, Harbour Records and Music is Free Foundation (M.I.F.F.), by applying a marketing mix of the 4 “P”s—promotion, place, price and product—in order to investigate the business practices of these indie labels and to present a more comprehensive picture of Hong Kong indie music. Although indie music has become no longer purely “indie/independent”, it is also believed that the core values of indie music are being repackaged. Moreover, an interdependent relationship between indie music and commerce and/or the mainstream has been created. This interdependence is not necessarily leading to the end of indie, but has the potential to create more opportunities and spaces for the development of indie music.