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!

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

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. youtu.be/O7wYtlIIPhk?...

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.

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.

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!

Fascinating story. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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.

Remaster of Vagus the Wandering Nerve now up on digital, along with other releases. More reissues & new Poperratic works underway. Also now finalizing art & copy for Vagus vinyl, CD, & cassette versions to be sold through distribution partners. Some LP options will include a fun 12-page narrative.

A light that's shining bright but pale It chills the very air Along the stark and frozen trail That leads to who knows where Each step more effort than the last The figure trudges on Who measures how the time is passed Beneath the cold cold sun?

My first #VagueShapeOfACreature film, #10mggirl, comes out 4/20/26. It's based on a poem I wrote the first time I tried a 10mg gummy. Will you be tuning in? #OC #OriginalCharacter #VSOAC #ShortFilm #Poetry

Veil lift: My music platform streaming data & earnings between 2022 & July despite then dormant site + no marketing or social footprint. However, today's reality is 2.5M streams are meaningless in $ and value to many gatekeepers. I still measure growth & success by things like letters & paid gigs.

Poperratic music and artist page have been approved for Pandora's premium service. Verified profiles are also expected to soon be added to Genius lyrics app, Tidal, and Amazon. New releases will be on many platforms, including those serving Latin America, South America, and Asia.

I vote for a new version of the world in which poetry and lyrics are the only acceptable formats for online communications. This beauty is Exhibit A:

I secured new distribution and the first reissue is out with new mixes and masters. Other revamps dropping over coming weeks as well as some new tracks. CD and vinyl to follow.

Thank you for the good cheer @foofertheimpala.bsky.social @vlad-the-impala.bsky.social and @glovelylovely.bsky.social. You've warmed the ol' bird's heart to a crisp. ❤️ #EndAwkwardPublicPost

The best at what she does, bar none. @artmechanix.com #JammesLuckett #ArtMechanix #Poperratic #May2002 #FanArt #DigitalArt #ZeroHero #VagusTheWanderingNerve #Music #Musician

That tune lives rent-free in my head 🩵

If you haven't caught this yet, please give a look and a listen. The animation is super cool and the song is one of my very favorites. ❤️

"Zero Hero" has been selected for the 30th Annual Portfobello Film & Arts Festival in London! It will screen on Saturday, August 30th at London's Muse Gallery.

Never been a stone to roll I've always remained grounded Desires to live life as a stroll Have left this stone confounded Adventurers a-wandering May make their lives seem glossy I think of all they're squandering As I prefer me mossy The #vssdaily #prompt for 8/16/25 was #moss

I've just learned that my "Zero Hero" music video has been selected as one of 30 finalists for Music Video Fest 2025, an innovative interactive festival hosted by Nucast and NEWM! Both jury and audience voting will take place in August.

It's my birthday! If you haven't subscribed to my Substack, today would be a great day for it. lytrules.substack.com/p/puppy-pics...

Schpilkas and I used to frequently run into Malcolm. He was a kind, beautiful, passionate, soulful, classy, and humble man. Wildly talented as a poet and musician, too; his performances were always a treat. Malcolm was truly a bright and inspiring light & my heart goes out to his family and friends.

My music video for “Zero Hero” has just been announced as an official selection for the 2025 Newark International Film Festival, which is celebrating its 10th year! It was one of over 2,000 submissions from 85 countries. The festival will take place September 2-7. #NewarkIFF #NIFF #NIFF10

You know more languages than you think you know

I need a new critic job right now to maintain my credentials within a key group. My audience is not deemed sufficiently big yet at the site I've been building since last winter. If you can help me with even a semi-regular freelance gig, please do now.

So, what did we learn today? The removable wall prong adapter prong that slides into Apple power adapter blocks is called a "duckhead". Remember this for when you need a replacement and can't find a single one of the 6 billion you know you've had since the start of the century.

LIVE NOW Special Pop-Up FIREWORKS FRIDAY, 8PM to ??? US Eastern OPEN NIGHT featuring America themed music! Tune in at www.twitch.tv/djkidgorgeou... #dj #music #streamer #streaming

The all-new ArtMechanix.com went live yesterday. Lots of amazing features, including generous music samples and a super mischievous chatbot. More 1990s and new stuff to come, but the structural bones and a lot of good stuff are already there.

In the heart of Glamorgan To the sound of an organ The choir's harmonizing So come, sing along The Welsh love to dally While filling the valley With sweet, mesmerizing Spectacular song The #vssdaily #prompt for 7/2/25 was #valley

Released the full video into the wild today. I'm super proud of it and am immensely grateful for the enthusiasm, support, and shares, and recognition it's receiving from film festivals. Thanks to all! youtu.be/9488ydeVDkw

Poperratic: Zero Hero won the "Best Music Video" and an Audience Award at the Experimental Film and Music Video Festival. There were 8 total winners out of 400 submissions! youtu.be/-sgrH0_lciE

Catch "Zero Hero" on a free featured stream for the Experimental, Dance, and Music Film Festival on the WILDsound Film Festival TV app. Programming begins Friday, June 27th at 8pm EST. While WILDsound is subscription-based, this will be free online & via iOS, Android, and FireTV apps.

The synopsis from MetaKansk.

Pretty cool! A still from "Zero Hero" is fittingly the hero image of the MetaKansk Music Video program page. The video's first of three MetaKansk screenings will take place on the Main Stage of the JetLAG Festival tomorrow night at 11:30pm (22:30).