Audience
How do you consume music?
I listen to music all throughout the day. When I wake up and I start getting ready to go to school I always put on YouTube and listen to my favourite songs that I like currently. I also listen to music all throughout the day whenever I have a chance, especially when I am at school and completing homework/revising. I also love to listen to music before going out in the evening because it makes me happy and makes me feel energised.
Where?
I usually listen to music in my bedroom when I am at home but I also listen to music a lot at school. When I travel in my car and on buses I listen to music on the radio or on my IPod that I carry with me everywhere.
Who with?
I like to listen to my music usually alone when I'm trying to listen to it to help me concentrate or when I'm travelling. But I also like listening to music with my friends but this is usually when I go to parties or when I go to a gathering with my friends.
How?
I listen to my music usually on YouTube on my IPad when I am at home or on my IPod when I am out or about. When I am getting ready is when I love listening to music the most because it helps to get me in the mood for going out. Also when I am doing homework or revising I like to put my IPod on and it helps me to work independently and helps me to concentrate.
Uses and gratification theory
Personal Identification- When I feel anxious or upset I use music as a distraction and turn up my music really loud to help distract me.
Information- I have learnt a lot from songs and the meanings behind the songs, for example when I was younger Amy Winehouse's song 'Rehab', made me aware of what rehab was and what it feels like to go there.
Entertainment- Beyoncé and her multiple identities and amazing dance routines always seem to entertain me.
Social Interaction- I like going to parties and dancing to my favourite songs with my friends and us all singing along to the lyrics.