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Category Archives: Music
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 52: P-Wings to Fly
Hear brand new songs from Bedford Level Experiment, Maximalism, and Marc With a C and classic cuts from Optimus Rhyme and Adam WarRock in today’s edition of RFH. Read More
The 10 Best Songs on the ‘Steven Universe Soundtrack Vol. 1’
What makes a great soundtrack? Killer jams, of course. Now that the ‘Steven Universe Soundrack: Volume 1’ is available, the Top 10 tracks is here. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 51: The Chase
In this episode, we celebrate 25 years of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ 20 years of ‘Harry Potter,’ and the one-year anniversary of Mikal kHill’s ‘Human Disaster.’ And I forget how words work. Several times. Read More
Go See Tears for Fears for an Instant ’80s Fix
If you have an ’80s itch that needs scratching, Tears For Fears—one of the great bands from the era—is touring and still has plenty of U.S. and Canadian dates. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 50: Halfsies
Episode 50 arrives just in time to (hopefully) help you start your summer off right. We’ve got new cuts from Glenn Case and Reytro, deeps cuts from Marc with a C and Marian Call, and some Maiden. Because sometimes you just need some Maiden. Read More
The Doubleclicks Celebrate “Wonder” Women
Last week, the Doubleclicks released a new video for “Wonder,” their Wonder Woman–themed song. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 49: Bit by Bit
Check out new music from Boy Meets Robot, The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, and Smoochyface–as well as my admittedly late case of spring fever–in this edition of Radio Free Hipster. Read More
‘Mr. Pickle’ Video Premiere from Michael & The Rockness Monsters
World premiere of the video for ‘Mr. Pickle’ from Michael & The Rockness Monsters’ new CD, ‘Funny Faces’ Read More
Program Music With ‘Osmo Coding Jam’
Osmo has tackled arithmetic, spelling, coding, and drawing. Its latest set, ‘Coding Jam,’ mixes its coding blocks with music. Read More
Get Your Rush Fix With Some Amazing Art, Shirts, Books, and More
With no new music or tours on the horizon, how do Rush fans feed their fanaticism? Cool, funny, and gorgeous merch from Fantoons! Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 48: Clean Up
Where does one find the inspiration to hang on? This time around I mine the strength of a new remix from mc chris, Weird Al covers from Insane Ian and Lager Rhythms, and much, much more. Read More
Enjoy This Video/Musical Mash-up of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’
This is one of those mash-ups that would never have occurred to most people, but in hindsight, makes so much sense. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 47: Waiting on a Win
It’s an uncharacteristically mopey podcast this time around as we explore the Atomic Age with Klopfenpop, experience complicated feelings with Jesse Dangerously, and otherwise spend our time trying to track down the elusive win. Read More
The PDX Broadsides Need Your Help With ‘Trust Issues’
The PDX Broadsides are a nerd-music trio from Portland, Oregon, and they’ve got trust issues. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 46: Death Ray 2000
This podcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience, by which I mean my cat. Read More
Break Free With Jonathan Coulton’s “All This Time”
The new video single from Jonathan Coulton’s upcoming full-length ‘Solid State’ dropped earlier this week, and it’s a minimalist masterpiece that’s sure to tug at your (synthetic) heart strings. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 44: Colonel Mustard
Perhaps the weather has you stuck at home, or maybe your adult responsibilities have you hopelessly stuck at the office. Perhaps rush hour simply has you stuck in traffic. But wherever you’re stranded, you surely deserve a little musical R&R. Read More
The 2017 Denver Comic Con Just Got Weird
Best known for his musical parodies such as “Eat It!”, “White and Nerdy”, and “Amish Paradise”, Yankovic has also penned two children’s books, ‘When I Grow Up’ and ‘My New Teacher and Me!’, and wrote and starred in the cult classic ‘UHF’. In recent years, “Weird Al” has lent his voice talents to geek favorite television shows such as ‘Gravity Falls’, ‘Teen Titans Go!’, ‘Milo Murphy’s Law’, and ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender’. Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 43: Wayback
Curse you, Facebook memories! Read More
Radio Free Hipster Ep. 42: The Answer
It’s Valentine’s Day and romance is in the air! On this podcast, however, it’s mostly just idle threats and innuendo. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: The Doubleclicks and ‘Love Problems’
We here at GeekDad are big fans of The Doubleclicks—and today they’ve launched a Kickstarter for their fifth album, ‘Love Problems.’ Read More
Bask in Silky Baritones With ‘Morphine: Journey of Dreams’
‘Morphine: Journey of Dreams’ is the 2016 documentary that presents a fairly comprehensive view of the band from Boston dive bars through their meteoric rise during the mid-’90s as they became a global sensation and a fixture of summer festivals around the world. Read More
GBBP 113: Steve Burns
We talk with Steve Burns about ‘Foreverywhere,’ the legacy of ‘Blue’s Clues,’ his experiences on the show, how he handled the potential pressure of teaching and inspiring millions of kids, and – perhaps the most pressing question of all – how on Earth did Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper conceive Paprika?? Read More
The Nerdy Dozen: 12 Indispensable Albums of 2016
Here’s a look at 12 delightfully geeky albums that kept me entertained throughout the veritable dumpster fire that was 2016. Read More
Pre-Order Marian Call’s Upcoming Album: ‘Standing Stones’
On New Year’s Day, Marian Call released the first single and title track from her upcoming album, ‘Standing Stones.’ Also, the album is now available for pre-order and you better believe you want it. Read More
Kid-Friendly Vinyl Album ‘This Record Belongs To…’ Deserves a Spin
‘This Record Belongs To _____’ is simultaneously nostalgic and timeless while being intriguingly new and refreshing. They simply don’t make records like this anymore (until now), and you and/or your child will find yourself humming away long after you’ve listened. Read More
Venture ‘Into the Woods’ with Laughter and Heartache at the Kennedy Center
We recommend this production of ‘Into the Woods’ without reservation. This year, I might even suggest it over ‘The Nutcracker’ as the must-do DC holiday event for the family. Read More
Using Geek Culture to Bring a Love of Music to the Masses
In the heart of the Ozarks, Conductor and Music Director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Kyle Wiley Pickett, uses geek culture to introduce instrumental music to a broader, non-traditional audience. I sat down with the Conductor to talk about his influences, his approach to programming, and how to instill a love of music in children. Read More
‘PB & JAMS’: New Singer, New Music
New Jersey Native Erica Rabner released her first original children’s album this Thanksgiving, ‘PB & JAMS’. It’s an album of message-driven music for kids and families, all written and sung by Rabner, and produced by award-winning music producer, Brian Blake. Read More
Enjoy Yesterday and Today With Crosley’s Cruiser Deluxe Turntable
Bridge the gap between vintage vinyl and mp3s over Bluetooth with the Crosley Cruiser Deluxe Turntable. Read More
Bowie Is Back (Sort of) With ‘Let All the Children Boogie’
‘Let All the Children Boogie’ is a tribute to the music of David Bowie and presented as an all-ages album. Never thought of Bowie’s music as particularly kid-friendly or good fodder for kids music? Think again. Read More
