Not what would normally be considered nerdcore, but topical today.
“Godzilla” — Blue Oyster Cult
Thug Notes: The Count of Monte Cristo
I’m not saying someone needs to buy me a Thug Notes t-shirt, but here’s the link. I mean, just in case.
Also, here’s an older thug note on The Count of Monte Cristo.
Thug Notes — Crime and Punishment
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“Superhero Swag” — Alpha Riff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnyvPkm62mo&list=TLlTGOdbyFZucFodszfZlhO52Bg1je97UD
Alpha Riff is one of the newer voices in nerdcore, and this has been a big year for him. Albums like From Beta to Alpha Riff and No Rest for the Nerdy have established his credentials, and tunes like “Black Holes Just Mean I Love You in Space Jargon” move into the realm of fun sci-fi storytelling.
Book Series Recommendation from Allegriana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqaCOwTgEXY
Allegriana, self-described geek-of-all-trades, who you might recognize as The Chainmail Chick, recommends the Vorkosigan Saga. She has her degree in English and Creative Writing, and spends more time at cons than a person has a right to, she knows of what she speaks.
(No, the feature image above isn’t from the Vorkosigan Saga. It’s the cosplay image of Allegriana that we use as Scheherazade for the “Professor Awesome Presents” videos)
Thug Notes — Moby Dick
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Nerf Herder’s “Mr. Spock”
Is there anything geekier than a band with a Star Wars allusion name singing a Star Trek song? Even if you’ve never heard of Nerf Herder before, you’re familiar with their work; they did the opening theme for Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
So, yeah, you need to know Nerf Herder.
Hey There, Ophelia — MC Lars
MC Lars has been on the nerdcore scene for some years, and given how often he turns to literary topics, he’s a great favorite of Professor Awesome. Though he’s probably better known for songs like “This Gigantic Robot Kills” and “Lars Attacks,” you might want to check out some of his Poe-inspired work, like “Annabelle Lee, RIP,” “Flow Like Poe,” and “Mr. Raven.”
Extended Godzilla Trailer
Adam WarRock’s “B.S.F.X.”
Adam WarRock left being an attorney for the nerdcore music scene years ago. Check him out.