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“Geek Rock (also known as nerd rock, but distinguishable from the hip hop genre Nerdcore) is a musical subgenre of alternative rock, although unlike many genres, the term is somewhat loosely applied as far as the style of music performed is concerned. Rather, the phrase is more often used to describe the artists and performers, whose personalities and/or appearance are considered “geeky” or “nerdy”.
However, there are certain common musical traits that many geek rock artists share, although a good number of the bands described as such may display a sound far removed from the considered standard. Such elements include heavy use of synthesisers and electronic keyboards, vocoders, harmonic vocals (and, sometimes, extensive use of female-led backing vocals) and idiosyncratic use of instruments not usually associated with alt-rock, such as accordions.
In addition, a number of lyrical themes are quite common to the genre, including themes of isolation, loneliness and failing love lives, and a fascination with “geek” pop culture such as video games, comic books, science fiction and fantasy. In addition, significant doses of irony and humor can be found in many geek rock lyrics.
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geek rock gigs around Los Angeles, United States • view all
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| Thursday 4 December 2008 | ||
| Jonathan Richman |
DiPiazza's Los Angeles, United States |
3 people attended |
| Today (Friday 5 December 2008) | ||
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Phantom Planet
The Like |
Safari Sam's Los Angeles, United States |
3 people attending |
| Tomorrow (Saturday 6 December 2008) | ||
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John Mayer On His Own at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE
John Mayer, Adele, John Mayer Trio |
NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE Los Angeles, United States |
11 people attending |
| Friday 12 December 2008 | ||
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The Aquabats
Suburban Legends, Dusty Rhodes and the River Band, DJ Lance Rock |
Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, United States |
12 people attending |
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PHANTOM PLANET FINAL SHOW at Troubadour
Phantom Planet, The Like |
Troubadour Los Angeles, United States |
14 people attending |
| Sunday 14 December 2008 | ||
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KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2008 Night two at Gibson Amphitheatre
The Cure, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol, Paramore, Vampire Weekend, Scott Weiland |
Gibson Amphitheatre Los Angeles, United States |
21 people attending |
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- AusRotten tagged Weezer with ‘geek rock’. Monday evening
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