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Geek rock[1] is a musical subgenre derived from pop rock and alternative rock within the nerd music group. It is characterized by the standard instruments of rock music often combined with electronic and unusual instruments, references to geek culture and specialized yet mundane interests, whimsy, and offbeat humor in general.

  1. ^ Weisbard, Eric (December 2000). "Geek Love". SPIN. pp. 158–162.

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Barenaked Ladies

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They Might Be Giants

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Ben Folds Five

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Parry Gripp

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Nice Peter

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