 A man like Jello (née
Eric Reed Boucher) should hardly need an introduction on a site
designed for hardcore music (and computer) enthusiasts. To do so is
like explaining the basics of World of Warcraft – ridiculous, right?
And yet, here goes…
Most
of you may know Jello as lead vocalist and lyricist of one of the
greatest hardcore punk bands of all time, The Dead Kennedys. This band
is responsible for moody and subtle songs like, "California Über Alles," "Beat the Brat," and "Too Drunk to Fuck" (a go-to wedding song for countless young couples).
These
days, when he's not extolling the virtues of net neutrality at hacker
conventions, or running for various political offices (including
President of the United States), California-native Biafra has channeled
his post-Dead Kennedys performing talents in the art of spoken word.
Though Jello might share some similarities with his nerdcore homies
(love of H.R. Geiger, intense adoration of unusual vinyl recordings),
he nevertheless rocks it on a different wavelength altogether by
infusing his words and lyrics with a mix of raw energy, political
consciousness, and playful irony. Think Zach De La Rocha with a sense
of humor. And when you see Nerdcore Rising you'll find out just how his punk
sensibilities form his carefully crafted commentary on nerdcore, hip
hop and all forms of "genre-fication."
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