UK gothic rock band Her Despair is back with more Nerd Talk! Following in the nerdy footsteps of Her Despair bassist Vikki, drummer Lee takes over with his thoughts on video gaming, Old West movies, and detective novels. Video Games I have gamed for years. Since I first played the Sega Megadrive in the early… Continue reading NERD TALK with Lee from HER DESPAIR
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NERD TALK with Kelly and Jessica from DAXMA
On the flip side of the Nerd Talk’s “shared culture” theme, I’ve also enjoyed getting submissions that discuss completely unexpected topics. When members of Oakland post-doom band Daxma sent in their column, I was surprised to read about magic mushrooms and picture frames. Yep, picture frames — or rather, “custom framing.” Didn’t even know that was… Continue reading NERD TALK with Kelly and Jessica from DAXMA
Nerd Talk with CASKET FEEDER
What kind of band do you get when you put together the influences of sci-fi and dystopia, of Stephen King and Quentin Tarantino? What if you add some Grand Theft Auto to the mix? You’d get Casket Feeder, a ferocious UK death metal band with a hardcore ethos. Casket Feeder just released their second EP,… Continue reading Nerd Talk with CASKET FEEDER
NERD TALK with NATHAN CARSON of WITCH MOUNTAIN
Nathan Carson will need no introduction for many of our readers. A founding member of Portland, OR doom metal band Witch Mountain, Carson has stayed the course in the music scene for over two decades. Persistence pays off; Witch Mountain’s self-titled fifth album was released May 25th, 2018 to many accolades. The band is embarking… Continue reading NERD TALK with NATHAN CARSON of WITCH MOUNTAIN
Nerd Talk with Vikki from Her Despair
The British Invasion continues at Nerd Talk — what is this, the War of 1812?? This week, bassist Vikki of Berkshire’s gothic metal band Her Despair takes over; I have a feeling she could get quite a tabletop battle going with Nerd Talk alums Howling Giant! Read on to find out about Vikki’s tastes in… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Vikki from Her Despair
Nerd Talk with Hayley Mcintyre from Nomad
This week in Nerd Talk, please welcome drummer Hayley Mcintyre of UK sludge merchants Nomad. Nomad’s debut full length Feral comes out later this week — will Hayley’s nerdy picks be as “feral” as her band’s music? Find out below… Video Games Action Fighter – Sega Master System I’m an old lady so it’s gotta… Continue reading Nerd Talk with Hayley Mcintyre from Nomad
Nerd Talk with David White, Founder of The Wholly Church
I don’t quite remember when I first met David White. I was a freshman or sophomore in college, and he was a pensive twenty-two-year-old who drew creepy comics and loved The Smiths. When I turned twenty-one, he gave me a bowl of ice cream with a shot of gin in it. He once drove his… Continue reading Nerd Talk with David White, Founder of The Wholly Church