Putting the Math in Math Rock

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This paper analyzes rhythms in math rock/emo bands using the discrete fourierTransform (DFT). Rhythms are encoded as weighted onsets based on Lerdahl and Jackendoff preference rules. I show the DFT is able to capture different layers of the meter (if it is identified in the weighting).