Backburner - Heatwave Remix Comp [2nd Place]

The runners up place in the Hand'Solo Records, Heatwave Remix Comp goes to 'Recordface' with a slowed down take on the song.

The winner will be announced on Monday, May 7th.


Hand'Solo Records

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Akira The Don - Lemmings [Video]

From his forthcoming twenty eighth mixtape, 'ATD28 - Unkillable Thunderchrist', comes this song and video from, Akira The Don, 'Lemmings'. The song comments on politics in the UK.

'ATD28' is available to pre-order now.  'ATD29' is also in the works along with, The Don's, next album.

Akira The Don ¦ YouTube Lemmings ¦ Pre Order ATD28 - Unkillable Thunderchrist

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Sulfur - 1945 [Video]

From his album, 'Entropy', Sulfur releases this video for '1945'.  Beats are by his 'Thought Criminals' partner, Mikal kHill and '1945' is the second video from the album which is available to download via Bandcamp.

Sulfur ¦ Bandcamp Entropy

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Open Mike Eagle - Boss Fight

Boss Fight

Featuring, Milo, 'Boss Fight ' is a track from Open Mike Eagle's recent EP release, 'Rent Party Extension'.

The pair compliment each other's style, rapping over fuzzy synth and bleeps.

'Rent Party Extension' is available to download for free via Mediafire, see the link below.

Listen Boss Fight ¦ Download Rent Party Extension ¦ Source Lessón Six

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Friendship (A Short Film By ECOMOG)

Not content with producing great hip-hop and knocking out regular comedy skits on YouTube, ECOMOG have released their first short film, a touching piece, Friendship.

ECOMOG ¦ YouTube Friendship (A Short film By ECOMOG)

ECOMOG , General Interest , Nerd Life , TV / Film , Will ,

Backburner - Heatwave Remix Comp [3rd Place]

Third place in the Hand'Solo Records, 'Heatwave' Remix Competition goes to 'The Dirty Sample' with a high energy version.


The Dirty Sample ¦ Hand'Solo Records

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Muneshine - Lower Level [DJ Pack]

From Muneshine's upcoming solo album, 'There Is Only Today' here is the first single titled, Lower Level. This release is available to download as 'Name Your Price' and includes the instrumental and acapella.


 Muneshine ¦ Bandcamp Lower Level

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Richie Branson - Tofu Delivery

It's #OtakuTuesday at richiebranson.com and this week Initial D gets the rap treatment. Each Tuesday, Richie Branson will be rapping about different anime and he wants your suggestions.  You can follow him on twitter @RichieBranson or visit his website for more details.

Richie Branson ¦ YouTube Tofu Delivery

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Dual Core - Control

Dual Core - Control

Written for the SE Podcast, Dual Core have revealed a new song titled, Control.

The podcast revolves around Social Engineering.

"Social Engineering is defined as the process of deceiving people into giving away access or confidential information."

To listen to the song follow the link below.

SE Podcast ¦ Dual Core ¦ Listen Control

Dual Core , Music , Nerdcore Hip-Hop , Podcasts , Will ,

The MC Type - Bad Tattoos Vol.1

Formally known (to me at least) as plain old 'Type', it seems we should be referring to the Seattle based rapper/comedian as 'The MC Type' these days.

Type made waves on the Nerdcore Hip-Hop scene a few years ago when his song 'Junk Punter' appeared on the 'Nerdcore Lives Vol 1' compilation put together by Australian Rapper/Producer, Stevie Kincade. Flirting with the scene for a while, Type made his music available to download for free, something I took advantage of and have enjoyed ever since.

Having fallen off the radar for a while I'm glad to welcome The MC Type back onto my playlist with 'Bad Tattoos Vol.1'. We're treated to five tracks of professionally produced, light-hearted hip-hop.

Bad Tattoos Vol.1 is available to download for free via bandcamp.


The MC Type ¦ Bandcamp Bad Tattoos Vol.1

Hip-Hop , Music , Stevie Kincade , The MC Type , Will ,

Soup Or Villainz - Please Stand By

Please Stand By

Hot off the Scrub Club Records' Press here's a new EP from Soup Or Villainz, 'Please Stand By'.

It's short at only seven minutes and twenty six seconds, that's three zombie themed tracks.  'I'm A Zombie' is the catchiest of the three, 'Walking Dead' and 'Walkers' complete the track list. There's an eerie feel throughout and the final twenty seconds of the final track will catch you by surprise.

'Please Stand By' is available to download for free.

Soup Or Villainz ¦ Download Please Stand By

Music , Nerdcore Hip-Hop , Scrub Club Records , Soup or Villainz , Will ,

The Best Damn Nerd Show [Podcast Index]

The Best Damn Nerd Show

Added to the Podcast Index is The Best Damn Nerd Show:

Output is split into two shows.  The regular shows focus on a variety of subjects from the new Thundercats cartoons to the latest movie releases.  The Movie Night shows see the nerds watch a film and then discuss it.  Films are not necessarily recent and appear to be chosen by the hosts in rotation.  The production quality of the show isn't as good as some but it's still very listenable.

The Best Damn Nerd Show ¦ Podcast Index

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No Celebrations - We're English [Happy Birthday ZX Spectrum]

It's St George's Day in England. Unless you've used google.co.uk, you may not know. The google calendar on my phone told me this morning, but we're all going about our business as usual. There's no national, public holiday to honour our patron saint. We don't dare celebrate being English, it conjures up images of the terrible things 'we've' done historically as an evil empire that conquered the world.  Or of football hooligans running rampage in Europe during the eighties. To fly the St George's Cross at any time other than a major football tournament as good as brands you as a supporter of the British Nationalist Party.

Many will have joined in with St Patrick's Day celebrations alongside our Irish brethren but for most today will pass much as any other day.

But there is something of English origin we can be proud of on the 23rd of April 2012. Born in Surrey in 1940, British inventor, Clive Sinclair, released the ZX Spectrum to the mass market thirty years ago today.

"A small, black, plastic box with rubber keys that you could plug into your TV.  This was the first affordable mass market home computer.  The Sinclair ZX Spectrum.

Suddenly you had the ability to load programs and games via a standard cassette recorder or for the hardcore user, programme yourself.  Specialist publications became available which printed code that could be typed character by character, line by line into the computer.  You could literally code a game yourself. [Player 1]"

So as an Englishman I can proudly say, Happy Birthday, ZX Spectrum. I have many happy memories of time spent with you. And quietly I'll tip a nod to St George, the Syrian Palestinian born patron saint of England.

Google.co.uk ¦ Player 1

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Dr Awkward - Different [Official Leak]

From his forthcoming new album, Dr Awkward has released the first single and, from what I can gather, the title track, 'Different'.



Dr Awkward ¦ Soundcloud Different

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Richie Branson - Space Cowboy Serenade

Just a quickie today.  Here's a little something from Richie Branson's OtakuTuesday Series, Space Cowboy Serenade.  Check Richie's website each week for another track.

Richie Branson

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K. Flay - Billboard Interview

K. Flay

K. Flay chats with billboard.com about her background, influences, touring, musical direction and Kanye West.

"To me rap was a method of delivery in line with a weird vision I had for something. In a way I never really knew what I was doing, so I just kind of flew by the seat of my pants. I definitely consider myself a rapper in some senses, but I think that I'm kind of just doing music and rap is the medium."

To read the full article follow the link below.

K. Flay ¦ Billboard K. Flay Talks New Music, Touring & Being Inspired by Kanye West

Hip-Hop , K. Flay , Music , Will ,

Random - Journey: A Hip-Hop Excursion

As a tribute to the game, Journey, and especially the original music composed by Austin Wintory, Random has released a mellow four track, instrumental, 'Randombeats Remix' EP which is available to download for free via Bandcamp.


Random ¦ Bandcamp Journey: A Hip-Hop Excursion

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Nerdcore Meow - Season 3

Nerdcore Meow Season 3

Following a short break, Chadley, Macy and Beaker return to the interwebs with the Season 3 premier of the Nerdcore Meow podcast.  Props to Jesus H Macy for hitting me and a few others up with a sneaky preview a day or so before the show goes public.

YT Cracker is an engaging special guest for the season opener who lets slip which nerd rappers he's collaborating with on forthcoming projects. Music breaks come from YT Cracker himself, Mikal kHill, Tribe One and Random.

The show now has a regular format with the guys getting slicker by the episode.  They also seem to have resolved the massive difference in volume between the talking and music which makes the it far more listenable.  Check their website for past shows or subscribe via iTunes.

Nerdcore Meow

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Service Lab Ft EVeryman - Transformers

Check out this mellow new jam from Service Lab featuring the talents of EVeryman titled 'Transformers'.



Facebook Service Lab ¦ Facebook EVeryman ¦ Soundcloud Transformers

EVeryman , Music , Nerdcore Hip-Hop , Service Lab , Will ,

Super Mario Bros High Heels

Hand Painted Mario Shoes

We've already seen Mario Converse, but what about something for the nerd girl with a more refined taste in fashion?  Super Mario Bros high heels of course!

Jamie Ferraioli hand paints the designs via her online Etsy store for between £74 and £103 (approximately $117 and $163) under the username, Magicbeanbuyer.

But note, that price does not include the shoes!  You need to supply the footware and discuss your design in advance. Based in Carrboro, NC it could set you back you an awful lot in shipping costs to get a pair like these here in the UK.

Etsy magicbeanbuyer ¦ Via Global Geek News

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Epic Mario - A LEGO Level of Super Mario Bros

LEGO Mario

Zachary Pollock is a big fan of two things, Super Mario Bros and LEGO.  It's no coincidence then that he's combining these hobbies and attempting to create a six feet tall by ninety feet wide LEGO mosaic of the entire  level 1-1 of Super Mario Bros.

Using LEGO studs (a 'flat one-er' when I was a kid) Pollock intends to replicate the level on a scale of one stud to one pixel using almost 780,000 individual LEGO pieces, and that many studs costs a lot of money.

Pollock is hoping to fund the project with a kickstarter campaign. Looking for backing to the tune of $26,400 the campaign has 24 days left to run and only $1423.00 pledged this far.  The majority of the total needed will go towards buying the huge quantity of bricks, but also the raw materials needed to mount and display the piece.

If successful and once complete the project will be displayed at the BrickCon 2012 Expo in Seattle and as many other conventions as possible thereafter.

Kickstarter ¦ Via Engadget

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Backburner - Heatwave Remix Comp [4th Place]

As Hand'Solo Records drip feed the results from their remix competition for Backburner's, Heatwave, we discover today that the fourth place spot goes to Slawomirus aka NOAN with this hot dubstep inspired mix.

Hand'Solo Records

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Richie Branson - Otaku King *Nerd Cool*

Richie Branson sent me a sneak peek at what he's working on for his next project and announced his intention to introduce the world to Otaku culture. Have a listen, don't be afraid to look up what Otaku means (I had to). Not content with just making a name for himself on the Nerdcore scene, Branson's aiming to present a mainstream sound with nerdy content that will crack the mass market.

Richie Branson ¦ YouTube Otaku King *Nerd Cool*

Music , Nerdcore Hip-Hop , Richie Branson , Will ,

Tribe One - anamanaGANGSTA / Devil Rhymeosaur

anamanaGANGSTA

Tribe One unleashes 'anamanaGANGSTA / Devil Rhymeosaur', a six track EP influenced by and, in part, a tribute to the music of the band, Anamanaguchi:

"Everybody has that one band that they're completely sure is making music just for them. For me, Anamanaguchi is that band. I feel like all their songs are gifts to me, so this is my gift to them and to you."

The ever-present Adam Warrock lends his vocals to track two, 'Midlife Crisis'.  'I Will Make You Believe In Me' is the stand-out for me showcasing Tribe One's ability to spit fast rhymes.

AnamanaGANGSTA / Devil Rhymeosaur, is available to download for free via bandcamp. See the link below. Props also to Rusty Shackles for one of the best album covers I've seen for ages.

Tribe One ¦ Download AnamanaGANGSTA / Devil Rhymeosaur

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Supercommuter - Remixes Vol. 1

Woah!  Remixes Vol. 1 features six tracks from Supercommuter.  Two tracks are reworked by fellow Nerdcore Now contributor, Klopfenpop.  The remainder by Hanssen and Stenobot.  Best of all it's free!  Get on this!


Supercommuter ¦ Bandcamp Remixes Vol. 1

Hanssen , Klopfenpop , Music , Nerdcore Hip-Hop , Stenobot , Supercommuter , Will ,

Adam Warrock - Make Your Parents Proud

Eugene Ahn, better known as Adam Warrock has written a heartfelt and honest piece for the website, youoffendmeyouoffendmyfamily.com.  In the article, Ahn explains his motivation for quitting his job as a lawyer and taking on the challenge of becoming a full time indie rapper.

"From a logical standpoint, I believed I could be more successful as an indie musician than a lawyer, if you take gross income out of the equation. Call it delusion, but I truly believed that, and still do. I made plans to quit, budgeted out how much money to save, figured I’d stay until the end of the year and collect my bonus."

To read the full article, and I strongly recommend that you do, follow the link below.  It's truly insightful and a warning at the ramifications of taking this kind of risk as Ahn mentions the amount of debt he's amassed chasing his dream.

 You Offend Me You Offend My Family Make Your Parents Proud

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Backburner - Heatwave Remix Comp [5th Place]

Hand'Solo Records have been running a remix competition for the Backburner song, Heatwave.

Congratulationss go out to Nerdcore Now Lead Editor, Nerdcore Meow Podcaster and all-round nerd hero, Beaker, for coming in joint 5th.  Beaker tied with Solex as the first of the results are announced.  4th place will be revealed on the 16th of April and subsequent results will presumably follow each week.  Check out the jams.

Tweet @ItsBeaker ¦ Hand'Solo Records

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PAC-MAN - The Movie

Very well done and also tongue in cheek funny, this is 'PAC-MAN The Movie'.  Steelhouse Productions showcase their wizardry with this fun tribute to Namco's PAC-MAN.  Pitched as a fan film there is a dedicated 'Project Yellow Sphere' website, link below.

Project Yellow Sphere ¦ Steelhouse Productions ¦ YouTube PAC-MAN The Movie

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Mega Ran - Language Arts Kickstarter

Random, aka MegaRan, has been working on an album project titled, Language Arts, for the best part of three years.  Over this time the project has changed significantly but Random is now at a point where completing the project is achievable with a little help from his fans.

Language arts is no longer just an album.  In fact the music will be released over three EPs.  There's more.  Accompanying the musical side will be a comic book and a video game, all of which will compliment each other.

At the time of writing, Random has achieved his target of $3000, so the project will go ahead.  But with 29 days left to run there's still time to pledge.

Random ¦ Kickstarter Language Arts

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Adam Warrock - Ghostal

It feels like only a matter of minutes since Adam Warrock last released some music, and that can only be a good thing.  His free EPs come often and with predictable quality.  On his website Warrock describes the inspiration behind this latest offering:

"I just finished a month and a half straight of traveling, and I got on this kick of watching old Adult Swim shows to fall asleep, when I was in hotel rooms or curled up on someone’s couch or sleeping in a dumpster (finding dumpsters near AC adapters.... The worst). It’s funny, because I think ever since Adult Swim was ubiquitous in the geeky scene, it’s always been a weird comfort in every phase of my life, from college, to grad school, to work, and now, to touring as a musician. So I just spun a few tracks off of Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, and wanted to make a little homage to Williams Street, for being that kind of comfort."

Adam Warrock ¦ Download Ghostal

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Wordburglar - Rhyme O'Clock [Video]

I've been waiting for this for a month or more, and I am not disappointed.  Wordburglar and More or Les feature in this fantastic video.  ED209 and the Millennium Falcon?  Peep this!

Wordburglar ¦ YouTube Rhyme O'Clock

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MC Lars - Smashing That Kickstarter Target

MC Lars has smashed the target for his latest kickstarter Campaign.  Aiming to raise $3000, at the time of writing his total pledged stands at a monster, $10,549!  But with 24 days still remaining you can still get in on the action for as little as a $5 pledge.

What do you get?  If you pre-order a vinyl copy of Lars' Greatest Hits, you not only get a collector's item, Greatest Hits album on vinyl, but he'll also throw in his forthcoming Edgar Allan Poe EP for free.

MC Lars ¦ Kickstarter MC Lars Greatest Hits [Vinyl]

Hip-Hop , MC Lars , Music , Nerdcore Hip-Hop , Will ,

King Pheenix - Hero Vs Villain [DJ RoboRob Remix]

DJ RoboRob has remixed the title track from King Pheenix's album, Hero Vs Villain giving it a 'Drumstep' make-over.  Check it.

Download Hero Vs Villain ¦ Soundcloud Hero Vs Villain [DJ RoboRob Remix]

DJ RoboRob , King Pheenix , Music , Nerdcore Hip-Hop , Scrub Club Records , Will ,

Ryan Stinson - Futura

During a brief stay in Vancouver, Ryan Stinson had the opportunity to work with The Henry Hudson Elementary School Choir.  He incorporated their input into his latest release, Futura, in what is described as a 'transformation of sound' that takes the choir in a whole different direction.

Released through Phonographique, Stinson has produced five tracks of ambient, drum-break, hip-hop influenced tracks, three of which (Melt, Move On and Rain) feature the school choir. Track two, Melt, also features the vocals of acclaimed rapper, Ghettosocks.

Futura was made possible thanks to financial assistance from the Saskatchewan Arts Board.

The EP is available to download, you 'name your price', though 50% of proceeds from this release will be donated to The Henry Hudson Elementary School Choir so that they may maintain their program.

Phonographique ¦ Download Futura

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Ghettosocks - Invincible

Invincible is the first single from Ghettosocks' forthcoming, new, solo album.  The track is produced by, Fresh Kils, and features, El Da Sensai.

Ghettosocks ¦ YouTube Invincible

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