Nerdcore Dayz - DAY 3

Name: Nerdcore Dayz - DAY 3
Start: 2026-03-13T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 5775 Airport Blvd. Suite 725, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78752

Schedule

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

5775 Airport Blvd. Suite 725, Austin, TX, United States, Texas 78752 | Austin, TX

Nerdcore Dayz DAY 3 - The Anime Rave & Final Performers
Alfred Banks: A high-profile lyrical rapper from New Orleans, known for his "Underdog" persona and high-concept albums. He is a frequent headliner at Kick Butt Coffee events.
Noa James: A prominent figure in the West Coast underground scene, often associated with the Anime Rave side of the festival for his high-energy, positive-vibe performances.
TJ Glenn: A multi-talented entertainer and DJ who often bridges the gap between traditional hip-hop and the anime/gaming community.
Heroes 4 Hire: A group (not to be confused with the pop-punk band) typically found in nerdcore lineups, focusing on superhero and comic-themed rap.
Astral Fusion: An electronic/synth project that aligns with the festival's more melodic and atmospheric VGM (Video Game Music) offerings.
Keetheweeb & SwagSwitcha: These artists lean heavily into the "Otaku" culture, with lyrics and aesthetics centered specifically around anime tropes and Japanese pop culture.
FrivolousShara: An Austin-based artist known for blending nerd-centric lyrics with soul and hip-hop influences; she is a staple of the local Nerdcore Dayz scene.
Roderick McDaniel: A storyteller and rapper who often performs under the banner of the NPC Collective, focusing on deep, narrative songwriting.
Baeritoki & playerOne: These performers are key to the Anime
Rave portions of the event, providing the upbeat, danceable tracks that close out the festival.
The Full Crew: The remaining names—Joe November, Only One Ronin, JonFletch, and Tone Royal—are all recurring artists in the Austin nerd-hop community, contributing to the festival's diverse "all routes lead to Kick Butt" theme.