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Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 5h

The #NewRelease of today is Safe, Sensible and Sane by Alison Brown and Steve Martin.

This bluegrass album is so great, and if you have never listened to Steve Martin's music, do yourself a favor and give this a listen.

#NowPlaying #MusicSky

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Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 6h

I'm done cursing at the sky, and I remember how my mother spoke when she said "son don't be afraid to call on those who love you most."

The Love by @thedearhunter.bsky.social

#SongOfTheDay

What a song. What an effing song. No words. Just listen.

#MusicSky

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 3d

Today's #NewRelease is HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME. by the great and inimitable Todd Snider. This album was just released today and it is as incredible as anything he has done. This album deserves everyone's attention.

#MusicSky

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 4d

Today's #NewRelease is Sea Level by @luafloramusic.bsky.social featuring Brett Dennen.

Such a positive song that just gives out such good vibes. I love Lua Flora's take on the indie folk genre. This song is a great example of what makes them great.

#MusicSky

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 4d

Strip my heart from misconceptions, fill my eyes with greed, let me make my own convictions in this endless sea.

Lovers Without Love by Joshua James

#SongOfTheDay

Love this song. Love this guy. Very interesting look at adolescence in the late 90s,early 2000s.

#MusicSky

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Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 5d

The #NewRelease of the day is Comin' to You by Kishi Bashi, one of the most inventive and unique artists I know.

His new single released today and everyone should give it a listen.

#MusicSky

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 5d

Nothing you say is gonna make me stay, your words are stains when I'm already dirty.

Buckets of Hate by Timo Räisänen

#SongOfTheDay

I love this song from 2012. So much emotion poured into this song. And it expresses things I think everyone can relate to.

#MusicSky

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 6d

Today's #NewRelease is Free Ride by Aranda.

Check it out. Some good old fashioned rock & roll. Great band that deserves more listens.

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Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 6d

How many times have you been pushed around? Is anybody there? Does anybody care?

Life by Our Lady Peace

#SongOfTheDay

One of my favorite songs by this band. Very underrated song on a very underrated album by a very underrated band.

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 6d

This morning I went by my lawyer's place/I didn't think you would mind here, honey, sign this dotted line/What's yours is yours and what is mine will always be mine

#SongOfTheDay

Just In Case by Todd Snider

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 10d

You make me sick
Because I adore you so

Space Dementia by Muse

#SongOfTheDay

My favorite song by Muse. No explanation necessary in this one. Just listen and wonder.

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 11d

I can save you, save you my goddamned self and what's left of me, or just save myself.

Radio One Two by Dead Sara

Big fan of this band. This song just drips with energy. One of my favorites.

#SongOfTheDay

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · 14d

I can't help falling in love with Rock and Roll.

Walking Through Fire by The Darkness

#SongOfTheDay

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Sep 9

These are times that can't be weathered.

Pictures of Success by Rilo Kiley

#SongOfTheDay

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is where the party ends
I'll just sit here wondering how you
Can stand by your racist friend
I know politics bore you
But I feel like a hypocrite talking to you
You and your racist friend

- They Might Be Giants

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Aug 1

You can't take the sky from me.

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Jul 22

He was a legend. He may not have wanted to change the world, but he surely did. "Leave me alone, don't want your promises no more, 'cause rock and roll is my religion and my law. Won't ever change, may think it's strange, but you can't kill rock and roll, it's here to stay." Keep rocking, Ozzy.

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Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · May 15

Don't call me a liar when I say I'm frustrated. I mean it. I'm not just confused.

Smokin Oysters by The Emptys

#SongOfTheDay

Life is hard, we all struggle sometimes. "I thought I was crazy, but everyone else thought I was cool." What a great line about how we can be overly critical of ourselves.

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · May 14

Catch what you can cause the change is at hand.

Bombshell by Papa Vegas

#SongOfTheDay

Big throwback. Loved this band back in the late 90s early 00s. This is such a great alternative track and they should still get some listens.

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Apr 16

One of the best shows I saw last year was @thestruts.bsky.social. Looks like they are coming again this year. Very excited to see them again.

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Apr 15

On the Bingo card of things I did not expect was an Easter song by Lisa Loeb and the Hollow Trees.

#SongOfTheDay

open.spotify.com/track/4E4M6z...

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Lisa Loeb, The Hollow Trees · Here Comes Peter Cottontail · Song · 2025

open.spotify.com

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Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Apr 14

Don't bid me farewell, don't tell me goodbye. Please be here tomorrow when I wake up.

Forever Together by @foxyshazam.bsky.social

#SongOfTheDay

Love this song.

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Apr 13

Bon Iver's new album is incredible.

#SongOfTheDay

open.spotify.com/album/3L3Ujp...

SABLE, fABLE

Bon Iver · Album · 2025 · 13 songs

open.spotify.com

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Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Apr 2

open.spotify.com/track/72xt3W...

#SongOfTheDay

You Make It All Right

Dirty Honey · Can't Find The Brakes · Song · 2023

open.spotify.com

Nerd Travis @travisisanerd.bsky.social · Apr 2

Here's what no one is talking about. If I'm playing the switch on my couch, or sitting of the floor, WHERE am I going to use the mouse feature? I don't play the switch (my kids don't play the switch) sitting at a desk. This feature seems inconvenient.

#Switch2 #WierdNintendoDecisions