# Uber Geeky Troubadours Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele: He's Nerdy, But Talented By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeky-troubadours-dent-may-his-magnificent-ukulele References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=18&ArticleID=1554&PageNum=1) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/dentmay) Dazed Digital and various blogs and news sites are already buzzing about Dent May and his Magnificent Ukulele. Watch out for this low-fi [singer/songwriter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomalo) who looks like a cross between Elton John and a blond Harry Potter. His album ‘The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele’ will hit the [music scene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbc-orbit) on February 2009. By the look of the press and media reactions May has already received, it will probably be a high flier. I find his super geeky styling quite intriguing in the sense of it looking unpretentious, although a lot of thought and styling preparations must have gone into this look. Dent May sounds like a modern-day 40s Vaudeville troubadour with influences of Serge Gainsbourg and Lee Hazlewood with a bit of barbershop quartet thrown in for good measure. Check his single out below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-fi Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new distribution platforms to support low-fi music artists and cater to the growing demand for unique, indie sounds. - **Geek Chic Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion lines that cater to the trend of geeky, unpretentious styling with a touch of individuality and nostalgia. - **Modern-day Troubadours:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms that connect modern troubadours like Dent May with fans, allowing for monetization and discovery of independent musicians. ### Where This Applies - **Music Streaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced music streaming platforms that curate and highlight low-fi music, creating a dedicated space for niche artists like Dent May. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage the trend of geek chic styling to create unique clothing lines that resonate with consumers seeking individuality and authenticity. - **Music Discovery Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build innovative platforms that connect fans with modern troubadours and provide tools for independent musicians to monetize their craft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Video Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-cards.md) - [Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound.md) - [Parody-Themed Pinball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinball-game.md) - [Kid-Focused Musical Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-toothbrushes.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Compactly Portable Theremins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremins.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md)