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About Me

The project is called nerdkween which makes post modern pop tunes. They may sound sweet and innocent but they may not always be.The theory behind the music is one of free experimentation. nerdkween blends styles and explores the depths of the mind, heart, and soul. This is where dreamy and raw pop combine; layered with jazzy phrasing, country twangs, and simplistic yet eerie power in a low fidelity format. Her style has been influenced by artists such as PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, Lisa Germano, The Sundays, Mazzy Star, Low, Cranes, and early Liz Phair. And with five years of classical voice, nerdkween emotes the message of each of the songs. Her tools are keyboards, guitar, radios, tape noise and drum machine along with recording tricks from a four-track recorder.The first EP called 'i see things differently now' was released in 2000. This led to radio play on Atlanta's Album 88, the largest college radio station in the country. With the release of the second recording entitled "the dark horse" came press from Creative Loafing and The Southeast Performer. The exposure allowed nerdkween to perform on the Atlanta music scene in clubs like The Red Light Cafe , The Echo Lounge, The Village, I.A.G., MJQ, The Earl and Compares in Athens, Ga. She has opened for The Quails, Hella, The Aisler Set, and Mark Gardener from the infamous British band, Ride. nerdkweens talent opened up doors and invitations to local festivals Corndogorama, and the Independent Georgia Festival.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The new CD is now available through paypal!!!!!! For $10.00 which includes shipping (US only) you can get your own copy of 'Sketches at Eddie's Attic'. Remember this is a one woman operation and truly DIY. My CD's are crafted with carexxooView the student art film "Pulling Focus" featuring the nerdkween song "icon". Won 1st place in the Campus Moive Fest (Boston College) in 2005... width="425" height="350" ..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/3/2003
Band Members: monica -vocals , guitar, keys, drum machine, radios, noise
Influences: PJ Harvey, Beck, Lisa Germano, Bjork, Sonic Youth, Kate Bush, Cat power, Azure Ray, shannonwright, Jessica Baliff, Joanna Newsome, Jem, Kimya Dawson, U2 etc. etc.
Sounds Like: PJ Harvey's sweet little sister with a twisted and tortured sense of reality.
Record Label: Stickfigure records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Performer Magazine Spotlight

This is a nice little write up for you to enjoy from Performer Magazine July07 ...
Posted by nerdkween on Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:09:00 PST

Another great article about nerdkween

Thanks Cree!! check out this article: Local Atlanta Indie Band:Nerdkween http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/269387/local_ atlanta_indie_band_nerdkween.html ...
Posted by nerdkween on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:25:00 PST

nerdkween press

Here's some press for you guys to check out, Thanks Sara Martin!! Get Hypnotized by Nerdkween...
Posted by nerdkween on Sat, 19 May 2007 09:00:00 PST

nerdkween press

Here's some press for you guys to check out, Thanks Sara Martin!! Get Hypnotized by Nerdkween...
Posted by nerdkween on Sat, 19 May 2007 09:00:00 PST

Full length album to be released!!!

I am pleased to inform my friends, fans and foes that I will be releasing a full length album this summer. It will released through Stickfigure Records, an incredible label based in Atlanta, Ga. ...
Posted by nerdkween on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:05:00 PST

a web site in the works!!!!

its the middle of the night and I'm well on my way to creating my shiny new website. I found a free web hosting site that has a pretty decent web building feature. Sorry to those who wanted to either ...
Posted by nerdkween on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Oscars

The Oscars are to me the equivalent to The Super Bowl. The Grammys are a joke and I say that as a musician. But the Oscars you see talent being recogized, its not a popularity contest. By the way, I'...
Posted by nerdkween on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

I'm a Bjork Song

You're "Hyperballad". Even though youmay seem calm and logical, you have anunsatiable urge to be destructive sometimes.Mature and serious, you are a good friend - just make sure to hide your other se...
Posted by nerdkween on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Mantra for the ages

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I wil...
Posted by nerdkween on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

I AM PJ HARVEY!!!!

this quiz told me so.... Which Rock Chick Are You?...
Posted by nerdkween on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST