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Nerd Band of the Week: Professor Shyguy

Nerd Band of the Week: Professor Shyguy

Sierra Houk May 6, 2013 0

Wait, Who? Currently in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign for his new album, Rated Heart, it’s a great time to get to know the chiptune music of Professor Shyguy. Have you always wanted to

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Nerd Band of the Week: Adam WarRock’s Game of Thrones Week

Nerd Band of the Week: Adam WarRock’s Game of Thrones Week

Sierra Houk April 22, 2013 Comments Off

He’s already been featured here as Almost Nerdy’s band of the week (catch up on our interview with him), but it’s totally worth revisiting Mr. Nerdcore, Adam WarRock this week. Every day this week,

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Nerd Band of the Week: Random Encounter

Nerd Band of the Week: Random Encounter

Sierra Houk April 15, 2013 Comments Off

This is one from the vaults: the lost interview with Random Encounter! Wait, Who? Orlando based band, Random Encounter, has been creating video game inspired music since 2005. Currently, the band is made up of Careless,

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Nerd Music: New Music Video from Kid Apocalypse

Nerd Music: New Music Video from Kid Apocalypse

Sierra Houk March 11, 2013 Comments Off

Nerdcore artist Kid Apocalypse recently posted a new music video for the song “Came from the Chain.” The video, which was filmed earlier this month at Emerald City Comicon, features X-Men cosplayers and even

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Nerd Band of the Week: My Special Agent

Nerd Band of the Week: My Special Agent

Sierra Houk February 11, 2013 Comments Off

Wait, Who? “We’re a composite of an eclectic variety of musical influences with a sound that’s difficult to describe — so we usually ask other people to do it (see quotes from fans below). We’re also very

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Nerd Band of the Week: 3d6

Nerd Band of the Week: 3d6

Sierra Houk January 28, 2013 1

Wait, Who? If you like punk music and nerdy things, 3d6 has music for you. Dave (lead singer and guitar), Anthony (bass and vocals), and Rudy (drums) combine their collective musical talents, creativity, artistic skills, and

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Nerd Band of the Week: Destroy Nate Allen

Nerd Band of the Week: Destroy Nate Allen

Sierra Houk January 21, 2013 Comments Off

Wait, Who? Destroy Nate Allen is a high energy mix of punk and folk with some nerdiness and sing-alongs thrown in for good measure. As husband and wife, Nate and Tessa have been performing as Destroy

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Nerd Band of the Week: The Modrats

Nerd Band of the Week: The Modrats

Sierra Houk January 14, 2013 Comments Off

Wait, Who? The sometimes silly, always delightful nerdrock band The Modrats is Ryan (vocals, guitar) Jeff (guitar), Dallan (bass), and Mike (drums). With influences like Ween, the Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, the Pixies, and Cake, their

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Nerd Band of the Week: The World is Square

Nerd Band of the Week: The World is Square

Sierra Houk December 17, 2012 Comments Off

Wait, Who? The World is Square is a five piece band comprised of Lauren Michelle Christerson (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, and Keyboard), Joe Corbett (Keyboard, Percussion, Melodica, Castanets and Bass), Nick Doane (Percussion, Glockenspiel, and Keyboard), Joshua

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New Nerd Music from Kirby Krackle and Fortress of Attitude

New Nerd Music from Kirby Krackle and Fortress of Attitude

Sierra Houk November 27, 2012 Comments Off

Two bands which have been featured here on Almost Nerdy in the past, Kirby Krackle and Fortress of Attitude, have released new content, a single and a music video respectively, into the world this

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Nerd Band of the Week: Stateside Menace

Nerd Band of the Week: Stateside Menace

Sierra Houk November 19, 2012 Comments Off

Wait, Who? Stateside Menace is a rock/power pop group that has been performing and recording since 2008, mostly in the Nashville, TN area. I spoke with the band’s front man, Brandon de la Cruz, about

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Nerd Band of the Week: John Roderick and The Long Winters

Nerd Band of the Week: John Roderick and The Long Winters

Sierra Houk November 12, 2012 Comments Off

Wait, Who? The Long Winters, which is kind of an indie version of R.E.M.,  is John Roderick (Singer/Guitarist), Eric Corson (Bassist), Nabil Ayers (Drummer), and Jonathan Rothman (Keyboardist/Guitarist). Since the band was formed  in 2001, The Long Winters have released

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Nerd Band of the Week: The OneUps

Nerd Band of the Week: The OneUps

Sierra Houk October 22, 2012 Comments Off

Wait, Who? What sets The OneUps apart from other video game bands is their variety of musical styles. There is an endless supply of bands out there which cover video games themes, often as a classic

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Nerd Band of the Week: Fortress of Attitude

Nerd Band of the Week: Fortress of Attitude

Sierra Houk October 15, 2012 Comments Off

Wait, Who? Fortress of Attitude is a comedic rock band based in New York. In addition to writing and performing music, the band creates web shows and a podcast about their adventures and experiences. Their

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