AMS.
@thedamnnerdking.bsky.social
Home of AMS. the nerd king., DJ VADER, and some more-than-occasional flowery prose.
That Voice at the Jam. Chicago.
solo.to/thenerdking
That Voice at the Jam. Chicago.
solo.to/thenerdking
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· Nov 19
Edward., by AMS.
14 track album
agentmos.bandcamp.com
Oh, by the way.
That rap stuff I was talking about earlier?
I ain’t much one for any bit of self-esteem or taking decent credit or compliments. But, in a moment of hubris:
I can rap my black, nerdy ass off.
Off to make sure this sauce don’t stick. Be easy.
agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
That rap stuff I was talking about earlier?
I ain’t much one for any bit of self-esteem or taking decent credit or compliments. But, in a moment of hubris:
I can rap my black, nerdy ass off.
Off to make sure this sauce don’t stick. Be easy.
agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
“Man up” was the terror of my life for years at a time, and especially for a young Black boy who wasn’t afraid of letting a few tears slip when his feelings were hurt.
Read the whole thing.
Read the whole thing.
I know this is tongue in cheek but as a father to a young boy it’s something I think about often. A friend who’s a therapist once shared this with me and I found it quite interesting.
Also, there’s a surplus of hugs and ice cream up over here and whatnot.
medium.com/remaking-man...
Also, there’s a surplus of hugs and ice cream up over here and whatnot.
medium.com/remaking-man...
Why Do We Murder the Beautiful Friendships of Boys?
An epidemic of loneliness is being forced on boys and men
medium.com
May 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
“Man up” was the terror of my life for years at a time, and especially for a young Black boy who wasn’t afraid of letting a few tears slip when his feelings were hurt.
Read the whole thing.
Read the whole thing.
Stop talking to AI like it’s your bestie or a fucking therapist, and go to therapy.
Stop using AI to editorialize and make “art,” because that shit is lazy, and you’re far more talented than a machine.
Nurture your self and what that self makes.
Stop using AI to editorialize and make “art,” because that shit is lazy, and you’re far more talented than a machine.
Nurture your self and what that self makes.
April 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Stop talking to AI like it’s your bestie or a fucking therapist, and go to therapy.
Stop using AI to editorialize and make “art,” because that shit is lazy, and you’re far more talented than a machine.
Nurture your self and what that self makes.
Stop using AI to editorialize and make “art,” because that shit is lazy, and you’re far more talented than a machine.
Nurture your self and what that self makes.
Reposted by AMS.
Chicago you know what to do (support your neighborhood indie bookstores today and every day)
Indie Bookstore Day's Chicago Book Crawl Is Back Saturday — And It’s Bigger Than Ever
Fifty-five bookstores are participating in this year's Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl. If customers visit enough stores, they can earn discounts for the next year.
blockclubchicago.org
April 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Chicago you know what to do (support your neighborhood indie bookstores today and every day)
I’m home for the next 2 months. No gigs. I’m even home on my birthday.
What do I do. Fuck. I have to genuinely rest? Do I deserve all that?
What do I do. Fuck. I have to genuinely rest? Do I deserve all that?
April 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I’m home for the next 2 months. No gigs. I’m even home on my birthday.
What do I do. Fuck. I have to genuinely rest? Do I deserve all that?
What do I do. Fuck. I have to genuinely rest? Do I deserve all that?
Alright, I jumped.
thedamnnerdking.substack.com
I need a new spot for all this writing, instead of popping it onto Facebook for small joys. This is a far bigger joy, I'm hoping, as it's one of the LAST steps before I get the fuck out of there.
thedamnnerdking.substack.com
I need a new spot for all this writing, instead of popping it onto Facebook for small joys. This is a far bigger joy, I'm hoping, as it's one of the LAST steps before I get the fuck out of there.
The One True Nerd King.’s Substack | Substack
My personal Substack. Click to read The One True Nerd King.’s Substack, a Substack publication. Launched an hour ago.
thedamnnerdking.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Alright, I jumped.
thedamnnerdking.substack.com
I need a new spot for all this writing, instead of popping it onto Facebook for small joys. This is a far bigger joy, I'm hoping, as it's one of the LAST steps before I get the fuck out of there.
thedamnnerdking.substack.com
I need a new spot for all this writing, instead of popping it onto Facebook for small joys. This is a far bigger joy, I'm hoping, as it's one of the LAST steps before I get the fuck out of there.
Holy hell, typography is a pain some days.
But that pain makes some very cool stuff. I have to go play video games to give my eyes a break…which is a wild realization.
But that pain makes some very cool stuff. I have to go play video games to give my eyes a break…which is a wild realization.
February 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Holy hell, typography is a pain some days.
But that pain makes some very cool stuff. I have to go play video games to give my eyes a break…which is a wild realization.
But that pain makes some very cool stuff. I have to go play video games to give my eyes a break…which is a wild realization.
Reposted by AMS.
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
Reposted by AMS.
Reposted by AMS.
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Hope this FB data pull doesn’t take TOO long.
February 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Hope this FB data pull doesn’t take TOO long.
Please; if you have spare funds — especially Chicagoans + double that for Chicago musicians/artists — support The Chicago Reader.
I say this as a Chicagoan, a Chicago musician, and someone that just appreciates hyper-local arts journalism. It benefits us all.
Peace to @imleor.bsky.social.
I say this as a Chicagoan, a Chicago musician, and someone that just appreciates hyper-local arts journalism. It benefits us all.
Peace to @imleor.bsky.social.
Once again here to remind you of what the Reader is facing, if you can please donate a few bucks today
With the Chicago Reader at "imminent risk of closure," the alt-weekly staff is working to cut costs and find donors.
January 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Please; if you have spare funds — especially Chicagoans + double that for Chicago musicians/artists — support The Chicago Reader.
I say this as a Chicagoan, a Chicago musician, and someone that just appreciates hyper-local arts journalism. It benefits us all.
Peace to @imleor.bsky.social.
I say this as a Chicagoan, a Chicago musician, and someone that just appreciates hyper-local arts journalism. It benefits us all.
Peace to @imleor.bsky.social.
More than 100 years after its initial review that blamed Black men, the Dept. of Justice just released its report on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre
The report says the attack “was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence”
The report says the attack “was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence”
DoJ releases its Tulsa race massacre report over 100 years after initial review
DoJ report acknowledges attack ‘was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence’
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
MY FIRST BANDCAMP FRIDAY ON BLUESKY WHEEEEEEE!
So, your duty in all this:
1. Tap or click this link — agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
2. Listen to the tunes. They’re good.
3. Like them? Buy the album. If not, thanks for listening.
4. If you do like them, and buy the album, tell someone.
So, your duty in all this:
1. Tap or click this link — agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
2. Listen to the tunes. They’re good.
3. Like them? Buy the album. If not, thanks for listening.
4. If you do like them, and buy the album, tell someone.
Edward., by AMS.
14 track album
agentmos.bandcamp.com
December 6, 2024 at 5:47 PM
MY FIRST BANDCAMP FRIDAY ON BLUESKY WHEEEEEEE!
So, your duty in all this:
1. Tap or click this link — agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
2. Listen to the tunes. They’re good.
3. Like them? Buy the album. If not, thanks for listening.
4. If you do like them, and buy the album, tell someone.
So, your duty in all this:
1. Tap or click this link — agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
2. Listen to the tunes. They’re good.
3. Like them? Buy the album. If not, thanks for listening.
4. If you do like them, and buy the album, tell someone.
Feels and looks like some big growth.
And yes, the fantastically large numbers would be nice.
But for someone that currently has no label, works a software job that supports his music habit, and does design + arrangement in-house — this feels fantastic.
Thanks for an astounding year, everyone.
And yes, the fantastically large numbers would be nice.
But for someone that currently has no label, works a software job that supports his music habit, and does design + arrangement in-house — this feels fantastic.
Thanks for an astounding year, everyone.
December 6, 2024 at 1:36 AM
Feels and looks like some big growth.
And yes, the fantastically large numbers would be nice.
But for someone that currently has no label, works a software job that supports his music habit, and does design + arrangement in-house — this feels fantastic.
Thanks for an astounding year, everyone.
And yes, the fantastically large numbers would be nice.
But for someone that currently has no label, works a software job that supports his music habit, and does design + arrangement in-house — this feels fantastic.
Thanks for an astounding year, everyone.
Hello, Rap/Music blogs that follow me here! Thanks for coming along!
So, how do I get this album in your ears and/or onto your playlists for reviews? I’m absurdly concerned with being polite about shit, so I don’t wanna run rampant just tagging folks.
But if you see this…HOLLER.
I’ll send a copy.
So, how do I get this album in your ears and/or onto your playlists for reviews? I’m absurdly concerned with being polite about shit, so I don’t wanna run rampant just tagging folks.
But if you see this…HOLLER.
I’ll send a copy.
December 2, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Hello, Rap/Music blogs that follow me here! Thanks for coming along!
So, how do I get this album in your ears and/or onto your playlists for reviews? I’m absurdly concerned with being polite about shit, so I don’t wanna run rampant just tagging folks.
But if you see this…HOLLER.
I’ll send a copy.
So, how do I get this album in your ears and/or onto your playlists for reviews? I’m absurdly concerned with being polite about shit, so I don’t wanna run rampant just tagging folks.
But if you see this…HOLLER.
I’ll send a copy.
Just wonderful.
heartwarming story for the holidays ❤️🔥
“…the neo-Nazis told police they had never experienced a response like the one they received in Columbus. They said people pulled guns on them and threw cans and vegetables as they marched... One of the officers noted the men were ‘covered in’ pepper spray.”
“…the neo-Nazis told police they had never experienced a response like the one they received in Columbus. They said people pulled guns on them and threw cans and vegetables as they marched... One of the officers noted the men were ‘covered in’ pepper spray.”
Body cam footage: Neo-Nazis who marched in Short North claimed to be victims of violence
The neo-Nazis told police they had never received such a violent response as the one they received in Columbus, and claimed people threw cans and veggies.
www.dispatch.com
November 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Just wonderful.
Oh, hey. It’s me.
Mister “every pair of pants I wear must be cuffed above the ankle, like I just got done biking here.”
Mister “every pair of pants I wear must be cuffed above the ankle, like I just got done biking here.”
November 23, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Oh, hey. It’s me.
Mister “every pair of pants I wear must be cuffed above the ankle, like I just got done biking here.”
Mister “every pair of pants I wear must be cuffed above the ankle, like I just got done biking here.”
Fun stuff to talk about:
Next week I’m playing Subterranean with the legendary homies, Tomorrow Kings.
Shouts to @richjonesmusic.bsky.social and @showyousuck.bsky.social for having me out.
Excited as hell to play the new stuff for folks. Slide thru.
Tickets: www.seetickets.us/event/the-dr...
Next week I’m playing Subterranean with the legendary homies, Tomorrow Kings.
Shouts to @richjonesmusic.bsky.social and @showyousuck.bsky.social for having me out.
Excited as hell to play the new stuff for folks. Slide thru.
Tickets: www.seetickets.us/event/the-dr...
November 22, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Fun stuff to talk about:
Next week I’m playing Subterranean with the legendary homies, Tomorrow Kings.
Shouts to @richjonesmusic.bsky.social and @showyousuck.bsky.social for having me out.
Excited as hell to play the new stuff for folks. Slide thru.
Tickets: www.seetickets.us/event/the-dr...
Next week I’m playing Subterranean with the legendary homies, Tomorrow Kings.
Shouts to @richjonesmusic.bsky.social and @showyousuck.bsky.social for having me out.
Excited as hell to play the new stuff for folks. Slide thru.
Tickets: www.seetickets.us/event/the-dr...
And failing all else that I cannot convey with all of my fancy rapper word things:
One of my favorite webcomic artists takes it down to brass tacks.
Very normal. Very. ✨
One of my favorite webcomic artists takes it down to brass tacks.
Very normal. Very. ✨
sometimes I think about how weird music is. "ah yes, I enjoy listening to sounds sequenced in a specific way that triggers emotions in my brain." very normal
November 21, 2024 at 7:05 PM
And failing all else that I cannot convey with all of my fancy rapper word things:
One of my favorite webcomic artists takes it down to brass tacks.
Very normal. Very. ✨
One of my favorite webcomic artists takes it down to brass tacks.
Very normal. Very. ✨
I would argue that there’s no better thrill as a musician than someone discovering some weird, nuanced, “no one will notice this”-thing that you bury in your work.
This week, it was the 9th or 10th person sliding me an all-caps DM that read:
“HOLY SHIT, IT LOOPS *BACK* ON ITSELF!!!!!”
This week, it was the 9th or 10th person sliding me an all-caps DM that read:
“HOLY SHIT, IT LOOPS *BACK* ON ITSELF!!!!!”
November 21, 2024 at 7:02 PM
I would argue that there’s no better thrill as a musician than someone discovering some weird, nuanced, “no one will notice this”-thing that you bury in your work.
This week, it was the 9th or 10th person sliding me an all-caps DM that read:
“HOLY SHIT, IT LOOPS *BACK* ON ITSELF!!!!!”
This week, it was the 9th or 10th person sliding me an all-caps DM that read:
“HOLY SHIT, IT LOOPS *BACK* ON ITSELF!!!!!”
So cool to see this.
I wrote an archival story on Thing for @chicagoreader.bsky.social in 2021
November 20, 2024 at 11:41 PM
So cool to see this.
@twalker791.bsky.social — YAAAAY! ✨
November 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
@twalker791.bsky.social — YAAAAY! ✨
I work a software job, and make music because I like to.
Some of my friends live, house themselves (and their families), and eat off of the art they make.
Go buy some merch. Buy some physical goods. Don’t fear owning some shit. Because you may be putting food onto an artist’s plate by doing so.
Some of my friends live, house themselves (and their families), and eat off of the art they make.
Go buy some merch. Buy some physical goods. Don’t fear owning some shit. Because you may be putting food onto an artist’s plate by doing so.
Buying tickets, merch, music, etc. > Y’all hitting that lil like button + keeping it moving
November 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM
I work a software job, and make music because I like to.
Some of my friends live, house themselves (and their families), and eat off of the art they make.
Go buy some merch. Buy some physical goods. Don’t fear owning some shit. Because you may be putting food onto an artist’s plate by doing so.
Some of my friends live, house themselves (and their families), and eat off of the art they make.
Go buy some merch. Buy some physical goods. Don’t fear owning some shit. Because you may be putting food onto an artist’s plate by doing so.
Oh, by the way.
That rap stuff I was talking about earlier?
I ain’t much one for any bit of self-esteem or taking decent credit or compliments. But, in a moment of hubris:
I can rap my black, nerdy ass off.
Off to make sure this sauce don’t stick. Be easy.
agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
That rap stuff I was talking about earlier?
I ain’t much one for any bit of self-esteem or taking decent credit or compliments. But, in a moment of hubris:
I can rap my black, nerdy ass off.
Off to make sure this sauce don’t stick. Be easy.
agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
Edward., by AMS.
14 track album
agentmos.bandcamp.com
November 19, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Oh, by the way.
That rap stuff I was talking about earlier?
I ain’t much one for any bit of self-esteem or taking decent credit or compliments. But, in a moment of hubris:
I can rap my black, nerdy ass off.
Off to make sure this sauce don’t stick. Be easy.
agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
That rap stuff I was talking about earlier?
I ain’t much one for any bit of self-esteem or taking decent credit or compliments. But, in a moment of hubris:
I can rap my black, nerdy ass off.
Off to make sure this sauce don’t stick. Be easy.
agentmos.bandcamp.com/album/edward-2
And to be sure I ain’t misunderstood as just another cartoon face on here:
Peace. I’m AMS. Been rapping for 24 years, making some very dense, vocab-laden, occasionally self-roasting Hip-Hop.
I’m also DJ VADER. Been at that for 17 years, mostly in House Music.
Peace. I’m AMS. Been rapping for 24 years, making some very dense, vocab-laden, occasionally self-roasting Hip-Hop.
I’m also DJ VADER. Been at that for 17 years, mostly in House Music.
November 18, 2024 at 11:46 PM
And to be sure I ain’t misunderstood as just another cartoon face on here:
Peace. I’m AMS. Been rapping for 24 years, making some very dense, vocab-laden, occasionally self-roasting Hip-Hop.
I’m also DJ VADER. Been at that for 17 years, mostly in House Music.
Peace. I’m AMS. Been rapping for 24 years, making some very dense, vocab-laden, occasionally self-roasting Hip-Hop.
I’m also DJ VADER. Been at that for 17 years, mostly in House Music.