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Nerdess is the musical brainchild of artist Alexandra Leonhart (she/her), a project that focuses on crafting quirky indie rock and folktronica that’s as catchy as it is clever. Weaving intricate lyrics chock-full of amusing and thought-provoking themes, Nerdess’s compositions are a musical adventures with captivating melodies that combine for a sound grounded by acoustic guitar that is often complimented by a small ensemble of DAWless synthesizers and groove boxes, culminating in a sound that is both playful and unique.
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About Nerdess
Nerdess is the musical brainchild of artist Alexandra Leonhart (she/her), a project that focuses on crafting quirky indie rock and folktronica that’s as catchy as it is clever. Alexandra weaves intricate lyrics that are garnished with humorous vignettes, supplemented with captivating melodies that combine for a sound grounded by acoustic guitar that is often
complimented by a small ensemble of DAWless synthesizers and groove boxes, culminating in a sound that is both playful and innovative.
A Glimpse into the Music
With an upcoming debut DIY EP & album in production, Nerdess compositions are full of whimsical themes and compelling autobiographical character studies often sprinkling in wordplay or homage to erudite jargon. This is supported musically through genre-blending the stylings of indie rock, folktronica, and bedroom pop ultimately resulting in amusing and thought-
provoking ditties.
Influences and Inspirations
Fans of lyrical honesty reminiscent of the Mountain Goats, Motion City Soundtrack, and Sydney Gish will find plenty to love in Nerdess’ charming compositions. Similarly, those who enjoy sonic stylings of The Postal Service, The Presidents of the United States of America, or Emperor X are sure to resonate with Nerdess’s musical adventures.
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Location
Resides in Lancaster Pennsylvania, (between/close to Baltimore & Philadelphia area).
Genre
Indie Rock, Folktronica, Quirky Bedroom Pop, Misadventure Rock, & Lyrical Sesquipedaliancore.
Personal Facts
Solo artist, Twin, Vegetarian, Super queer, Started playing guitar at age 13.
DISCOGRAPHY
(Works In Progress)
Gay Girl Glitch EP
Debut EP release is set for spring 2024, celebrating quirky tunes featuring autobiographical misadventures and quirky comic mischief establishing the Nerdess whimsical and witty lyrical stylings.
Optimistic Apocalypse
Nerdess’s debut conceptual album is set to be released in 2024 October featuring tunes to falling in love with monsters and becoming one during an apocalypse. Eerie humor and optimism for the end of times. Misadventure indie rock and susquapedaliancore, Optimistic Apocalypse
features Nerdess’s quirky songwriting anchored by jazz-punk acoustic guitar and erudite referential lyrics exploring sympathetic perspectives on gothic creatures, accompanied by an ensemble of synths and grooveboxes that fill out the ditties delightfully for your sonic enjoyment