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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geek_rockGeek rock - Wikipedia

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   Geek rock is a musical subgenre derived from pop rock and alternative rock within the nerd music group. It is characterized by the standard instruments of rock music often combined with electronic and unusual instruments, references to geek culture and specialized yet mundane interests, whimsy, and offbeat humor in general.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_geek_rock_artistsList of geek rock artists - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of artists who are known for producing music in the geek rock genre including its subgenres such as nerd punk and trock. I Fight Dragons performing at Martyrs', Chicago, in 2009. Harry and the Potters performing in June 2007. They Might Be Giants performing in October 2010.

4. www.ranker.com › list › geek-rock-bands-andGeek Rock Bands | List of Best Geek Rock Artists/Groups - Ranker

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   May 1, 2024 · For Those About to Rock. The greatest rock bands and artists in every conceivable sub-genre, ranked. Over 1K music fans have voted on the 70+ Best Geek Rock Bands. Current Top 3: They Might Be Giants, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Devo.

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   What is geek rock?

   • Geek rock is a musical subgenre derived from pop rock and alternative rock within the nerd music group. It is characterized by the standard instruments of rock music often combined with electronic and unusual instruments, references to geek culture and specialized yet mundane interests, whimsy, and offbeat humor in general.

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   What are the different types of Geek rock?

   • Some subgenres and derivative forms of geek rock are focused around specific parts of geek culture and fandoms. Others are based on subgenres of rock music. Nerd punk is a fusion of nerd music and punk rock. It shares the characteristics of geek rock with the fast-paced songs, hard-edged melodies and singing styles of punk.

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   Who is a geek rock band?

   • Geek rock musicians are professional rather than amateur and band members need not be fans themselves. For example, Chicago Doctor Who -based band Time Crash was started by Doctor Who fan Ronen Kohn but the band's drummer, Andy Rice, had not seen the TV series until some time after the band started.

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   When did geek rock start?

   • Though it's not quite clear when the origins of geek rock started, by the late 1990s, the genre became widely accepeted commercially and critically. Many geek rock bands, which isn't to be confused with the hip hop genre of nerdcore, are a subgenre of alternative rock, which is where many of these bands were labeled before the geek classification.

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6. rateyourmusic.com › genre › geek-rockGeek Rock - Music genre - Rate Your Music

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   Geek Rock AKA : Nerd Rock Dork Rock • 622 releases Emphasizes a nerdy aesthetic, incorporating synthesizers and other instrumentation less common in Alternative Rock alongside quirky Pop -oriented songwriting and dense, witty lyricism on unconventional topics.

7. www.ultimate-guitar.com › articles › featuresWhat Is Geek Rock and How Can We Better Understand It?

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   What makes geek rock so special is its ability to unite great pop songwriting with eclectic styles, typical rock oomph, and a focus on a subculture that guitar-driven music has previously...

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9. www.chosic.com › genre-chart › geek-rockGeek Rock artists, music and albums - Chosic

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   Geek rock is a subgenre of rock music that often features quirky lyrics and themes related to science fiction, technology, and other nerdy interests. The music is characterized by catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and a playful sense of humor.

10. rateyourmusic.com › top › albumBest Geek Rock albums of all time - Rate Your Music

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    May 21, 2024 · Prev. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next. Updated: 21 May. Average Ratings Reviews. Lincoln. They Might Be Giants. 3.74 5,755 86. 25 September 1988. Indie Pop Geek Rock Alternative Rock. Power Pop Jangle Pop Art Pop. humorous playful quirky bittersweet eclectic melodic surreal energetic. Flood. They Might Be Giants. 3.72 6,286 91. 5 January 1990.