Includes bibliographical references (p. [207]-228), discography (p. [199]-206), and index.

Introduction -- 1. Rock and masculinity -- 2. Gender and indie rock music -- 3. Meaning making in the press -- 4. Strategies of performance -- 5. The riot grrrl network : grrrl power in indie rock -- 6. The development of riot grrrl : through zines, the internet and across time -- 7. Ladyfest : online and offline DIY festival promotion -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Zines -- Appendix B. Interviews.

"Why, despite the number of high profile female rock musicians, does rock continue to be understood as masculine? Why is rock generally assumed to be created and performed by men? Marion Leonard explores different representations of masculinity offered by, and performed through, rock music, and examines how female rock performers negotiate this gendering of rock as masculine. A major concern of the book is not specifically with men or with women performing rock, but with how notions of gender affect the everyday experiences of all rock musicians within the context of the music industry." -- Cover.