Tyner, Kathleen R.2011-02-212011-02-212017-05-112011-02-212011-02-212017-05-112010-12December 2http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2010-12-2599textThis report chronicles the process of investigating social theories and their relation to music experience in order to create a specific online community. The purpose of this community focuses on an historical perspective of music while facilitating the formation of varied knowledge-networks and relationship levels. Social theories are correlated with web applications and tools to support design choices that will appeal to users by providing opportunities for specific social functions. This research allows for an organized, detailed, and theoretical approach to the design of the online music community, Vinylsqueegee.com.application/pdfengOnline communityMusic communitySubcultural musicSubculture musicCultural landscapeInterpersonal relationshipsPsychology of musicWeak tiesWeb designLast.fmMusic fansthesis2011-02-21