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This is a list of artists who are known for producing music in the geek rock genre including its subgenres such as nerd punk and trock.

Photograph of a group singing and playing instruments on stage.
I Fight Dragons performing at Martyrs', Chicago, in 2009
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Harry and the Potters performing in June 2007
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They Might Be Giants performing in October 2010

1970s and earlier

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

Note

References

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