New Adam WarRock Album “The Middle of Nowhere” Drops Today!

The Blot’s been dying to hear Adam WarRock’s new album The Middle of Nowhere ever since the Memphis, Tennessee started teasing it oh so many months ago. The internet’s foremost comic book rapper even dropped a pretty awesome music video for the album’s first single “B.S.F.X.” which you can watch below. The album includes guest vocals by fellow nerdcore hip-hop artists like MC Frontalot, Tribe One and more! This is AWR’s third full length studio album and The Blot has loved his first two releases. I seriously can’t wait to pick this up when Adam comes through Texas later this month during his most recent tour.

Adam explained on his website that he’s “really proud of this album. It’s among the best music I’ve ever made, with some of the greatest producers I’ve ever worked with, and some amazing guests. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed at all. I mean it. I wouldn’t lie to you.” That’s all The Blot needs to hear! The Middle of Nowhere by Adam WarRock is available for purchase now through Bandcamp here. You can get a digital download for just $10 or for $12 you can get a physical CD with a fancy digipack.

Mountain Goats Survivors Choice 2012 West Coast Tour Posters by Robert Wilson IV

Last weekend The Blot got to meet the talented Robert Wilson IV at Space City Con 2012. I was first introduced to this Dallas artist’s work a few years ago when he designed a tour poster for Adam WarRock, which is still probably my favorite Adam WarRock gig poster. Robert had the two tour posters he designed for the Mountain Goats’ 2012 Survivors Choice West Coast Tour at his booth and I was blown away by both the screen prints’ intricate designs and colors.

Robert explained he was actually introduced to the Mountain Goats on Twitter, where they bonded over their mutual love of DC Comics’ Kamandi. Robert then used Kamandi’s theme of a post-apocalyptic future as inspiration when designing these two prints for the Mountain Goats recent west coast mini tour. Both prints proved so popular, they sold out just a few days into the Mountain Goat’s tour! Now the only way to get your hands on one is through the Nakatomi online store (Tim Doyle’s Nakatomi printed these posters for RW4 and the Mountain Goats).

Each Mountain Goats 2012 West Coast Tour Poster by Robert Wilson IV is an 18”x24” screen print with florescent pink ink, and comes signed and numbered by the artist. Each print has a limited edition run size of just 100 pieces, with only 25 available through Nakatomi. Pick one up here for just $30 while supplies last!

New Adam WarRock Album “You Dare Call That Thing Human?!?”

Last night The Blot had the privilege to see Adam WarRock, the internet’s foremost comic book rapper, in concert as part of the VS. Tour with Random aka Mega Ran. After trying to see Adam for almost a year, I’ve now seen him live three times in the past twelve months! Pretty crazy, huh? WarRock puts on an amazing show and I highly recommend seeing Adam in concert if he visits your city.

This was the first live show I’d seen since You Dare Call That Thing Human?!?, Adam’s second full length album, had been released. Adam describes this release as “an exploration of humanity amidst three months on the road,” but I think it’s so much more than just that. It really highlights Adam’s growth as both a writer and performer, and you can really see how touring for the past year has helped him shape his craft. But what’s really great about You Dare Call That Thing Human?!? are the more serious/personal songs. Songs like “I Kill Giants” allow fans a deeper insight into Adam’s life while he shows off his serious MC skills. It also doesn’t hurt that track 5 is entitled “Booster Gold”!!

You Dare Call That Thing Human?!? is out now on iTunes, Amazon and Bandcamp for $10 or less! Download it today and let the nerdcore revolution begin.

Adam WarRock in Concert presented by Zeus Comics & The Variants

Zeus Comics and the hit web series The Variants bring nerdcore rap artist Adam WarRock for his Dallas debut this Sunday, February 27th, at Alexandre’s Bar. Come see Adam’s deft lyricism and hip hop beats for this one-night-only performance. The Blot can’t even begin to tell you how bummed I am to be missing this show! I’ve been looking forward to Adam WarRock’s show in Dallas ever since Zeus Comics owner Richard Neal first teased the show almost 6 months ago. Sadly, due to some prior commitments here in Houston I won’t be able to travel to Dallas for the show (and The Variants Season 2 taping). But just because I can’t attend the show doesn’t mean you shouldn’t!

Adam WarRock is widely known as the Internet’s foremost comic book nerdcore rapper. He has gained a following through his tireless song production, biting sense of humor, and sharp eye for geek and pop cultural topics to skewer in hip hop form. First gaining widespread attention after filmmaker Edgar Wright discovered his “Scott Pilgrim” recap rap, WarRock went on to gain further notoriety with the single “Ira Glass,” which turned the name of This American Life’s host into a verb for living life boldly. Mr. Glass personally gave the song his blessing.

WarRock went on to release his debut album, The War For Infinity, in the Fall of 2010. This album, along with WarRock’s West Coast Avengers Mixtape, has been playing on The Blot’s iPod constantly since its release. I highly recommend downloading both albums ASAP! WarRock’s upcoming Dallas concert marks one more stop on his nationwide tour of theaters and comic book shops.

For those of you unfamiliar with Zeus Comics, it’s a nationally recognized comic book store known for its innovation in the field of comic book retail. The WarRock concert is also partly sponsored by the web series The Variants, which will be on hand for the performance to film footage for a future episode.

Alexandre’s Bar is located at 4026 Cedar Springs Road in Dallas, Texas. Admission is free, but you must be 21 and up to attend. If any readers of TheBlotSays.com from the DFW attend this show please hit me up and let me know what you think! All is not lost though, rumor has Adam WarRock will be making his Houston debut in May for Comicpalooza! More details to come…