ALT-1 Christmas 2007 Gift Ideas for Punk and Emo Teen Girls
You might be a little intimidated when it comes to finding the right gift for the teen Punk or Emo on your holiday shopping list. Don't be. They are just like other teens. They like clothes, music etc. You just need to know what kind of music and clothes. The following is a list that should help you find that perfect gift. Emo is a sub-category of sorts of hardcore punk rock that began in the mid 80s. It's short for emotional or emotive hardcore. Here are some gift suggestions to make her smile on Christmas day.
Pretty in Punk: Girls' Gender Resistance in a Boys' Subculture by Lauraine LeblancThis book describes tales from girls in the punk scene in the 90s. It is a thoughtful piece about the how the punk culture allowed them to express themselves in non-traditional ways.
Band T-ShirtsAll teens enjoy wearing T-Shirts emblazoned with their favorite bands. If your teen is in into Punk Rock, they will love T-Shirts or posters of any of the following classic Punk bands:Ramones, Misfits, Dead Kennedys, Sex Pistols or Black Flag.
Hair StuffPunk and emo teens love to wear dramatic hair. Find a local beauty supply house that is open to the public. There you will find tons of hair products that will delight your teen. I recommend black and also bright colors such as pink, blue and purple in permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes. While you're there, pick up some spiking gel to keep that mohawk pointing skyward.
TurntableVinyl albums are all the rage amongst this crowd. Believe it or not, you can still buy turntables to play vinyl records. Best Buy has them starting at $89.99.
MusicThe core of the punk rock and emo scene is, of course, music. Fans of this particular genre of music love to debate endlessly about definitions of genres and whether or not this or that band is really a part of it. This can make it difficult for someone outside this scene to purchase music for her. I would recommend asking one of your teen's friends what they would like. Of course, you could use the old standby a music download gift card. If you would still like to truly surprise your teen with music, there are many outstanding albums to choose from that are not controversial in terms of whether or not they belong in the genre. These are classic albums and, if you can find them in vinyl, even better.Punk:The Ramones The Ramones', Social Distortion Social Distortion', Bad Religion Could Hell be Any Worse', The Clash 'London Calling', Black Flag My War'Some Emo bands include:Fugazi, Rites of Spring
Keep in mind that punk teens reject norms in society so steer clear of representations of corporate America such as mall store chains. Your teen will be impressed with your knowledge and touched by your efforts to understand and support her.
