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Pop-Punk Legends Shonen Knife Announce their 1,000th Show

August 14, 2014Lisa Tate2

They may sometimes dress like Hello Kitty, but these women have held their own in the punk rock world for more than 30 years.

“Big Giant Me,” Joss Whedon’s Kid-Friendly Folk Song

August 11, 2014Kelly Knox

Joss Whedon teamed up with an Austin musician to write a kid-friendly folk song while he was working on The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Over-60 Women Guitarists Who Rock

July 16, 2014Lisa Tate3

Don’t ever call these guitar pioneers “old ladies.”

Parry Gripp Talks Star Wars, Crowdfunding for Nerf Herder, and The 7D

July 3, 2014Rachel Cericola1

The songwriter and singer/guitarist for the band Nerf Herder is working on Disney’s new take on the Seven Dwarfs.

Get Wired for the Latest From Recess Monkey

June 13, 2014Rachel Cericola1

Recess Monkey’s eleventh studio album is bursting with peppy tracks to inspire the maker (and dancer) in you.

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Perfect Quirk

June 6, 2014Kelly Knox

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo might have a long name, but once you hear his unique brand of “kid hop,” you won’t forget it.

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Imagination Movers' Scott Durbin Talks Role Models, Music, and Their Upcoming UK Shows

May 14, 2014Sophie Brown3

The Imagination Movers are most famous for their zany TV show on Disney Junior. Before they play their first-ever UK shows, Mover Scott Durbin took some time to talk about music, role models, and what the future holds.

GeekMom’s Ultimate Birthday Party Playlist

April 28, 2014Kelly Knox

Use GeekMom’s picks to create the perfect soundtrack for a birthday party, playdate, or fun-filled family time together.

Star Trek Boldly Goes On Tour

April 16, 2014Lisa Tate

J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek films are the latest sci-fi franchise to get the live orchestra treatment.

Learn to Play the Ukulele

April 10, 2014Ariane Coffin

The ukulele is becoming a rising trend and I can see why. This petite instrument is easy to carry, fun to play, popular with kids, and impossible not to love!

Rock Yourself to Sleep With the Sweet Sounds of The Clash

March 21, 2014Rachel Cericola3

Sleep is calling, thanks to the latest set of Rockabye Baby lullabies.

Video Games Live Launches New Studio Album

March 5, 2014Lisa Tate2

Kickstarter campaign helps Video Games Live carry on its mission of introducing new generations to symphonic music.

Feels Like the First Time: Reliving My School Choir Days

February 13, 2014Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah rocks out and geeks out as a tour stop from Foreigner, along with their outreach efforts for music education, rekindles memories of her days in the school choir.

The String Arcade Recreates Classic Video Game Tunes for Charity

February 7, 2014Rachel Cericola

The upcoming CD includes a collection of classic video game tracks arranged for string quartet.

Album covers credit to Sparkling Productions, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, BNC Records, Carpet Square Records, Moockshake Music.

56th Grammy Awards: Children’s Album of the Year

January 29, 2014Ariane Coffin2

The Mighty Sky, our family’s favorite album featuring the science of astronomy, was nominated. However, it’s a fun jazz-inspired album that won the award.