hip-hop Archives

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 34: The Brave and the Bold

September 30, 2016Z

With great new tracks from ComputeHer, Rae Sterling, and Boy Meets Robot, this edition of Radio Free Hipster is obviously your pre-Halloween treat!

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 21: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Star Crunch

January 15, 2016Z

We start off strong in 2016 with a little help from More or Les, Helen Arney, and Warp 11. We also take a moment to memorialize the late David Bowie via the work of Atlanta’s dj BC.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 17: Overshare and Share Alike

November 15, 2015Z

The world’s pretty crazy right now, and, while I can’t do anything about that, I can try and distract you for a few moments using the power of music.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 11: Forgot How to Party

August 15, 2015Z

It’s a party, and everyone’s invited! Well, not everyone. But you? You’re definitely invited.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 10: Double Digits

July 31, 2015Z1

In this exciting episode of Radio Free Hipster, enjoy the music of The Doubleclicks, Wordburglar, and John Anealio. And also the dulcet tones of me with a summer cold.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 9: The Livin’ Is Greasy

July 15, 2015Z

The first Radio Free Hipster of the summer includes talk about Mikal kHill and Tribe One’s ‘two weeks notice,’ commemorates the recent passing of Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata, and gives props to Weird Al’s longtime drummer, Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 8: Joyous Rapture

June 30, 2015Z

The last couple of weeks have been–What’s the word?–oh yeah, brutal. However, in this episode I have elected to play totally against type and focus on the positive. For the most part. Hey, I’m as surprised as you are.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 6: Everyone’s a Story

May 31, 2015Z2

In this episode, we check out one of MC Lars’s earliest hits, enjoy a lengthy garage rock game night with The Four Eyes, and I try my best to control my laughter after a particularly hilarious ThoughtCriminals outro. (Spoiler alert: I cannot.)

IK Multimedia Brings iRig Pads to Mac and PC

May 17, 2015Z

I tend to think of IK Multimedia solely as a developer of music-making software and accessories for the iOS environment, but they offer much more. Case in point: just last week IK announced the arrival of the iRig Pads Editor for Mac and PC.

Radio Free Hipster Ep. 3: Dear Diary

April 15, 2015Z

I’d like to point out that episode 3 of RFH is actually the first episode released on its new official fortnightly schedule. In this case “official” means “legally binding because one time I said it online.” I’m pretty sure that’s how the internet works.

The Nerdy Dozen: 12 Indispensable Albums of 2014

January 4, 2015Z1

I probably reviewed fewer albums in 2014 than I have in, like, a decade. But that doesn’t mean I was at all short of quality music over the past 12 months. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a dozen of my favorite releases from calendar year 2014.

Happy Birthday, MC Frontalot!

December 3, 2014Z

Today the Godfather of Nerdcore Hip-Hop, the one and only MC Frontalot, turns 41.

Pick Up Malibu Shark Attack on the Cheap

October 1, 2014November 23, 2017Z

Celebrate Malibu Shark Attack’s inclusion on the 2014 Northern Ireland Music Prize shortlist with a sweet price on their debut release.

All in the Family: GeekDad Interviews Hip Hop Family Tree’s Ed Piskor

September 4, 2014November 23, 2017Z

Three of my favorite things are comic books, documentaries and hip hop music, so when I discovered Ed Piskor’s Hip Hop Family Tree I was in heaven. In anticipation of the upcoming HHFT box set, Ed was nice enough to talk with me via email about the project itself and the unique kinship between comics and rap that it represents.

MC Frontalot Questions Bedtime

August 27, 2014November 23, 2017Z

Once upon a time there was a little boy named Damian, and he wanted, more than anything else, to be the Godfather of Nerdcore Hip-Hop.

It’s Mega Ran: The Movie!

July 30, 2014December 13, 2017Z

Chip-hopper Random is back, and this time he’s the subject of his very own documentary.

Start Your Star Wars Day With a Song

May 4, 2014Z

Rapper Random helps you kick off your Star Wars Day with a song.

Adam WarRock and Supercommuter Catch ‘Em All

January 25, 2014Z

I know two things for certain: Espurr is straight-up freaky and Wheelie Cyberman is the Pokémon Poet. You’ll find proof-positive of both below in this new take on “X & Y” by my pal Adam WarRock — with a little help Wheelie of Supercommuter. The dope chiptune remix of WarRock’s original Pokémon anthem was orchestrated by none other than Stenobot, also of Supercommuter. Enjoy!

Adam WarRock Is the Rap Game Doctor Who

January 8, 2014Z

Let the record show that 2013 saw Adam WarRock – AKA: my pal Eugene Ahn – transform from the guy who had never watched Doctor Who to the guy who couldn’t stop watching Doctor Who.

“Rap Viper” Slithers to Life

January 8, 2014Z

Wordburglar’s Welcome to Cobra Island was easily one of my favorite releases of 2013, and its lead single “Rap Viper” one of my favorite tracks. So imagine my delight when this video dropped yesterday!

More Or Les Brings You Whovian Hip-Hop

November 17, 2013Z

If you’re in the market for yet another way to get hyped for the upcoming Doctor Who 50th anniversary event, “The Day of The Doctor,” I wholeheartedly suggest the latest from Canadian hip-hopper and famed brunch enthusiast More Or Les.

Sam Haynes, Schaffer and More Bring You Music of the Season

October 25, 2013December 14, 2017Z

Halloween just isn’t Halloween without parties, and parties aren’t parties without music. Thankfully, internet, you have me looking out for you. Here are my prime picks for this season’s best musical offerings, easily available for your digital consumption.

Kickstarter Alert: Rap Battle Showdown

September 20, 2013December 13, 2017Z

Enjoy hip-hop, karaoke and mobile gaming? Then have I got a Kickstarter for you!

Wordburglar Welcomes You to Cobra Island

August 30, 2013November 23, 2017Z3

Back in March Canadian hip-hopper SJ the Wordburglar released a sneak preview EP that became an integral part of my own summer soundtrack. At long last the full version of this project, Welcome to Cobra Island, is finally available.

Exclusive Adam WarRock Video, Donation Drive Information

June 27, 2013Z1

Contribute to Adam WarRock’s yearly donation drive to receive a new mixtape, a live concert video and a digital comics bundle.

Adam WarRock Raps Gravity Falls (Again)

May 26, 2013Z

Nearly a year ago, pop culture rapper Adam WarRock released his original musical tribute to Disney Channel’s Gravity Falls. At the time the fledgling animated series was a mere four episodes in, but even then the fierce fan community welcomed the track and Adam with open arms.

More Than Meets the Ear: Fresh Kils’ “Cybertron Battle Routine”

March 30, 2013Z

Are you currently looking down the barrel of a three-day weekend or, for my fellow educators, an entire week at home for spring break? In either case you could likely use a few minutes of glorious peace away from the smell of egg dye and the clomping of dress shoes across the hardwood floor. So […]

Adam WarRock Embarks on No Friends Tour 2012

September 8, 2012Z

Internet hip-hop sensation Adam WarRock (AKA: Eugene Ahn) is a longtime ally of GeekDad, and the blog recently gave back in the form of sponsorship. His current tour – he’s on the road throughout September with fellow members of the …

GeekDad Exclusive: Bug Out With Rapper Random’s Newest Video

August 20, 2012Z

Since retiring his Mega Ran persona, Philadelphia-born/Phoenix-based rapper Random has set his sights on an even grander project. His current undertaking, Language Arts, consists of a narrative spread throughout three separate EPs, a comic book adventure and a video game.

Techno, Hip Hop Ukulele Courtesy of James Hill

January 9, 2011GeekMom3

Take one wildly talented ‘ukulele player, add chopsticks and a comb and you’ve got some amazing music. Just before the holidays, my son attended the Kahumoku ‘Ohana Music and Lifestyle Workshop on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Lucky him, he got to take several lessons from James Hill. Lucky me, I got to attend the […]

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