The document discusses how the style of the indie/rock genre differs from other genres like hip hop and R&B. It notes that indie/rock features a lack of jewelry and more fitted, simplistic clothing. Tattoos are also common in indie/rock, with skull and bone or abstract designs. Piercings, like lip piercings, are another influence that shows indie/rock artists going against social norms with their style.

1. Influences of Style The difference between the indie/rock genre and other genre’s such as hip hop or R’n’B is that there is a lack of jewelry. Furthermore, the use of fitted clothes emphasizes this difference between the genres as indie/rock is more clean cut than R’n’B and Hip Hop.The simplistic and non flamboyant style that is related to the indie/rock genre is optimized by Fallout Boy as they are integral part of the indie/rock genre. This can be said to be bolstered by their following of many norms associated to the Indie/rock genre, such as fitted, simplistic clothing, piercings and tattoos.Tattoo’s are also a influence for our artist’s style as they are often associated with the indie/rock genre. The actual content of these tattoos are also influential as often skull and bones are used, however, abstract tattoos can also be said to hold influence over the genre.Piercings are another influential and common feature in rock and indie/rock music. The positioning of these piercings show clearly how the artist is going against social norms, by getting his lip pierced.8458201592580Fallout Boy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhG-vLZrb-g