nerdcore

In my recent exploration of geek music, I've encountered a very special type of song. They celebrate the nerd girl, the one who loves Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and all things Joss Whedon. And she's hot, to boot, with her librarian glasses, Read More

For this column I thought I’d make a list of five nerdcore musicians for those interested in the genre but not sure where to start. Even if you aren't a fan of hip-hop, if you are a nerd, a geek, a spaz, a dork, or some combination thereof, you are Read More

Sunday at Nerdapalooza didn't feature quite as many bands that I knew for sure I wanted to see, but the great Luke Ski and MC Frontalot were ones I knew I didn't want to miss. Read More

"Tonight: the nerds will rock!" Nerdapalooza did indeed rock two stages at the Orlando Airport Marriott July 17 and 18, 2010. Saturday's highlights included Random Encounter, Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew, Devo Spice (with the great Luke Ski), Read More

In this column, I will review various geek-oriented albums as well as write editorial commentaries on great nerdcore or geek music podcasts and websites. I thought I would start with a review of Zero Day, the newest album by the creator of nerdcore (or Read More

MC Lars originated what he calls "post-punk laptop rap," and it's the kind of rap that appeals to the nerd in all of us. I got hooked on his work when he was included in a mix that someone was playing while I was in listening distance and suddenly I had Read More