Angela James Delivers on Quiet Nights
Chicago musician Angela James presents savvy lullabies for weary parents.
Continue ReadingChicago musician Angela James presents savvy lullabies for weary parents.
Continue ReadingPower pop trio Kids Imagine Nation bring the jingle for their holiday music CD.
Continue ReadingNew 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.
Continue Reading‘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.
Continue ReadingAny video that features one of those awkward, goofy T-rex costumes that have been popping up at cons recently? I’m sold. And when the song is fun, funk-infused jam about cranky kids? It’s like they’re singing just to me!
Continue ReadingThe lead vocalist of Evanescence talked with GeekMom about her new album for kids.
Continue ReadingCheck out the latest music video for “Sweaty Yeti,” a summertime romp through the park and streets of Seattle.
Continue ReadingFrances England is back with her fifth album for kids and families with ‘Explorer of the World.’ Her sunny, sweet voice is paired with toe-tapping beats and a topic kids are very interested in: the everyday world around them.
Continue ReadingI have to admit being more than a little curious when I received the latest CD from Lard Dog, ‘Life’s a Real Dream’ (due out on March 11). I didn’t really know what to expect. But I’m not sure I was expecting what I got.
Continue Reading“Oh, Lando” is a geeky mom’s dream come true for kids music.
Continue ReadingWith albums ranging from kids’ bouncy hip hop to toe-tapping tunes inspired by the Appalachian Trail, there’s something for everyone.
Continue ReadingJoss Whedon teamed up with an Austin musician to write a kid-friendly folk song while he was working on The Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Continue ReadingSecret Agent 23 Skidoo might have a long name, but once you hear his unique brand of “kid hop,” you won’t forget it.
Continue ReadingUse GeekMom’s picks to create the perfect soundtrack for a birthday party, playdate, or fun-filled family time together.
Continue ReadingFrom covers of The Beatles to energetic original tunes, here are GeekMom’s picks for our favorite kids’ music of 2013.
Continue ReadingOne of my favorite acts on the kindie music scene is Gustafer Yellowgold, the surreal creation of singer/songwriter Morgan Taylor. If you’re unfamiliar with this little yellow guy, he’s traveled to Earth from his home, the Sun. He landed in the Minnesota woods where he lives with his pet eel, Slim. Gustafer Yellowgold albums are […]
Continue ReadingJacksonville’s Chuck Nash and Atlanta’s Ben Rowell, collectively known as The Baby Grands, describe their style as “indie music for the whole family,” and I can’t help but agree. Though their simply titled 2010 release The Baby Grands II has …
Continue ReadingWe hear a good bit of children’s music here at GeekDad, and we’ve made it our mission to filter out the crap so you don’t have to. Let’s face it – you don’t want to listen to Raffi, and the …
Continue ReadingI have been a huge fan of Internet radio for a long time. It has introduced me to many bands I’d never have heard of otherwise (whose music I went on to purchase). And network Pandora has taken the Internet …
Continue ReadingAfter a number of false starts and unfortunate delays, September finally saw the release of the original soundtrack album for Disney’s smash animated series Phineas and Ferb. As this is one of only a handful of shows that continually garners …
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago, a curious little package arrived at our house. Upon opening I discovered an odd array of items: a whoopie cushion, a plastic fish of some sort, a postcard and a DVD and CD by a group …
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