@poperratic.com
Founder of Art Mechanix (record label, studio & publisher) + creative force behind alt-rock band Poperratic. I make distinctive music, film, & stories. Say hello if you're on a social network to socialize & network. ArtMechanix.com | Poperratic.com
Surveying the east coast landscape makes me appreciate how our ancestors strategically navigated this vast, curvy, heavily wooded, creek & river-laden terrain during the American Revolution, hauling gear mostly on foot, wearing the modern equivalent of gum wrappers in all extremities of weather.
Let us all now bow our heads solemnly to bless the souls of the people who invented snow thrower and power shovel technologies.
Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas & Joyous Kwanzaa to all. All supporters whose email addresses I have, check your inbox for a little gift from Art Mechanix. If you didn't receive the email but want to claim it, shoot me a DM here or email via ARMX. Thanks for the love this year. Have a great weekend!
I'm feeling this every day! I'm all for the forward march of time, but need it to go just a tiny bit slower. haha
While I'm greatly disappointed that I didn't get my way, I hope it brings you endless joy and good memories [Edit: My internet trollometer seems to be stuck in "decency mode". I'll aim for unbridled vengence, at a later date.] 😜
Thank you! I'm glad that I said yes when the opportunity presented itself; met some amazing people and learned a lot in the process! There's great venues all over this region -- I submitted some EPKs and hope to lock something down after the holidays!
In my ongoing quest to cement my status as #SickGirl 's number one fan (and also, as a big fan of @poperratic.com and @luckymckee.bsky.social), I just added this bad boy to my collection. #LuckyMckee #JammesLuckett #Poperratic #May #MastersOfHorror
That's amazing. I don't even have one signed by the legend that is Mike McKee. Please consider my offer of $100k in art supplies as an even trade. Thank you.
The 1/23 NYC show is cancelled due to reliable feedback on burden of logistics (traffic, tolls, parking & weather). Exploring Tri-State for spring 2026. Check email for 100% preorder refunds & new exclusive gift: full-length album recorded during show prep. A taste of setlist and next studio album.
On this Thanksgiving, I send appreciation and wishes for a beautiful day to all the wonderful people whose paths I cross and various kindnesses I receive, online and in the flesh. I hope you have a safe and warm day with a loveliness of your own to reflect upon and cherish, tenfold.
Man, alive. Creatives in NYC/NJ consistently exist on another level w/ passion, curiosity, hustle + absence of tedious bullshit. Yay or nay, no time wasted: everyone's got options, shit to do & overall mission (and knows you do too). It's basic adulting but regular reciprocity feels like sorcery.
Hope all of you are doing well! BTW, my username here is now @poperratic.com to match main handles elsewhere. Have yourselves a good weekend!
A really fun show is coming up! Even if you're not in or near NYC, there's an option for anyone who loves catchy tunes and thought-provoking creative to support remotely—in return, you get cool merch and the live soundboard album.
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That's so kind of you to take the time to break that down for me. Thank you! It's so helpful to have feedback from another perspective, and I'll take your advice to heart. I was definitely overthinking it!
Thanks so much for the boost! It means even more coming from the person behind one of my favorite BlueSky accounts. These days, it's consistently tough to get people to click a link or even say hello so I appreciate you, human to human!
Poperratic live in NYC! RSVP for hand-numbered exclusives + soundboard album from show. Can’t attend? You can still RSVP wherever you are to support Poperratic — you'll get the album & I’ll donate your ticket locally. Here’s the flyer.
#Rock #LiveMusic #MusicSky #BlackSky #IndependentMusic
Gig alert: Poperratic show in Manhattan in January. First NYC gig ever. Flyer + details coming soon. If you know reliable musicians seeking paid rock gig, I'm working to recruit full band lineup for the occasion (one immediate commitment secured so far). Musicianship valued above age or appearance.
Thank you so much, Lady Foofer!
Brilliant ad. There's nothing like a real dictionary.
My animated music video Poperratic: Zero Hero has become an official selection of the Klein Film Festival, which prides itself on seeking bold concepts and approaches in filmmaking. The festival will take place October 16-19, 2025 and the schedule will be published this week at kleinfilmfestival.com
I'm interested in that thing...where there's a breaking point for some people and not for others. You go through hardship, things that are almost impossibly difficult, and there's no sign that it's going to get any better, and that's the point when people quit. But some don't. – Robert Redford
First batch of CDs now available from UK. U.S. sources coming soon. I've retooled CD specs to eco-friendly versions that also reduce production and shipping costs, and allow more vinyl art crossover. Postponing cassettes; no cost-effective options with reliable production currently.
And it's not like we don't have plenty of examples in living memory to reference. Tariffs only work when (a) you have the right target and (b) your country is reasonably self-sustaining. Lee Greenwood lyrics aren't the basis of global economic policy.
I hope the options I've come up with so far will make things easier for everyone who wants one, with everything currently going on. I've been looking every day for more ways to counter the chaos!
Many are learning basic math the hard way: You can keep voting poorly for people who are pro-profit, anti-labor, and anti-diversity. But since most raw materials & labor required for production & transport aren't local to you or are outsourced, you, your employers & suppliers will pay most dearly.
Vagus CDs + cassettes proofed! Small batch of CDs being forwarded to the distributor. Final w/ small, final artwork adjustments will be available this week via shop and album pages at ArtMechanix.com. Big discount available if you bought the digital reissue or shared any Poperratic update recently.
Just learned that Poperratic: Zero Hero has been nominated for an award at the Newark International Film Festival (Sept. 2-7). Not sure which award yet, but happy to hear it's being well-received there!
Our current vinyl supplier is in the UK, so LPs will technically be imports to U.S.. However, physical music releases are classified as "informational material" and not expected to be subject to any tariffs. I'm looking at additional suppliers to provide more options on the whole.
