Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford is now available at Stay Gold Books in Pittsburgh, PA. #Pittsburgh #NowReading #BookClub #poetry

Chilly? New show. Candrika & J. are presenting a Winter Clothing Drive/Benefit Show for QMNTY Center. Bring gently used winter clothes, or $10, for entry. Tues, Dec 23 at The Government Center. We'll be joined at the hearth with Dumplings, Lucky Us, and Common Spence. Photo by @_emmk0. #Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Arts Council has tabbed J. Trafford's Nov 18 Songwriters Discussion at @staygoldbookspgh as a "Can't-Miss Pittsburgh Art" event. Details ➡️ www.facebook.com/events/13234... #Pittsburgh #Musicsky #Booksky #writing

The tour for J.'s lyric book continues tomorrow in State College, PA as Webster's Bookstore Cafe hosts a Songwriters Roundtable Discussion with J., Lauren DeMichiei, and Hannah Bingman. Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/why-is-... #Pennsylvania #Booksky #NowReading #poetry

J. performs The Winedark Serenatas this evening at Green Beacon Gallery. Doors 6:30pm. 111390.bandcamp.com/album/the-wi... #Pittsburgh #DarkWave #dark #goth

Haven Photo by Paul. #Pittsburgh #LiveMusic #rock #postpunk

Wes's wiles. Greased and creased, catch us tomorrow at @haven.pgh. Save on tickets by getting them at ➡️ indietix.org/events/postg... Photo by @omgimlils.bsky.social. #Pittsburgh #Violin #postpunk #NewWave

J.'s fall book tour wraps up this week with Songwriter Roundtable Discussions in State College and Pittsburgh. Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/why-is-... Photo by @mean_joes_photos. #Pittsburgh #PennState #NowReading #writing

Haven is where it's at. Tickets - indietix.org/events/postg... #Pittsburgh #Catsky #rock #recording

J.'s The Winedark Serenatas is Bandcamp's best-seller in the traditional pop category. The 20th anniversary edition is available now ➡️ 111390.bandcamp.com/album/the-wi... #Pittsburgh #gothic #NewMusic #NewWave

Save on early-bird tickets for our next show at @haven.pgh ➡️ indietix.org/events/postg... Photo by @lilythebandito.bsky.social. #Pittsburgh #punk #PostPunk #NewWave

J. Trafford’s 20th anniversary re-recording of his debut solo album The Winedark Serenatas is released today. trafford.estate/news/the-win... #Pittsburgh #DiasDeLosMuertos #goth #alternative

Please join us in congratulating our drummer Paul and his wife Amanda on the birth of their daughter, Gwendolyn! Photo by @lilythebandito.bsky.social. #Pittsburgh #newborn #parenting #wolfpack

When SNAP runs out on Nov. 1st, hundreds of thousands of people in Pittsburgh and across SWPA will struggle to afford food. I compiled (with the help of community members) a non-exhaustive list of where people can find help, including sites in Pittsburgh & outer counties. Please spread this.

Tickets on-sale now! indietix.org/events/postg... #Pittsburgh #PostPunk #November #LiveMusic

T-minus 10 days until the 20th anniversary release of J.'s solo album The Winedark Serenatas. Pre-order now to receive the original 2005 version of the album instantly ➡️ 111390.bandcamp.com/album/the-wi... #Pittsburgh #goth #songwriter #alt

Photos by @lilythebandito.bsky.social. #Pittsburgh #LiveMusic #MusicPhotography #NewWave

Charisma through osmosis, a sort of contact-high. Video courtesy @jchannellmusic.bsky.social Last night at Ormsby #Pittsburgh #punk #violin #PostPunk

Realadelphia. J.'s first Songwriters Roundtable Discussion event was a pleasant affair. Cannot thank @mollysbooksandrecords enough. @murphy_lawless_ and @book_of_beart were charming and informative company, and there's always still more to learn about songwriting. #Philly #Writing #Musicsky

J. will be at Molly's Books & Records in Philadelphia this Fri, Oct 17 leading a Songwriters Discussion with @murphy_lawless_ and @book_of_beart. Details ➡️ whyismyheartinmythroat.rsvpify.com #Philly #Writing #FolkPunk #Booksky

Our friend @husser_sara will be drumming for us while Paul is on paternity leave, starting with this Sun's fundraiser for Ringo's surgery. Details ➡️ www.facebook.com/events/16663... Photo 1 by @mean_joe_photos. #Pittsburgh #drummer #Dogsky #punk

Thanks, @phillymag.com Tickets ➡️ whyismyheartinmythroat.rsvpify.com #Philly #Pittsburgh #Writing #NowReading

In 2015, J. performed his 2005 album The Winedark Serenatas in its entirety at the Mary Lou Campana Chapel in Greensburg, PA. The now-defunct Pittsburgh music blog Sound Scene Express published their feature interview with J. around this event. #MusicSky #journalism #popsky #goth

The whole werewolf thing is just once a month, right?

Heavens to Haven. Catch us there on Thurs, Nov 13 with Foamer and Skeletonized. Details ➡️ www.facebook.com/events/16963... #Pittsburgh #punk #DIYmusic #JanglePop

J. will play bass for Halloway's Halloween/birthday show on Oct 30 at Club Cafe. Tickets ➡️ www.ticketweb.com/event/hallow... #Pittsburgh #IndiePop #BassGuitar #Rocksky

J. Trafford will be at Werner Books this Sat, Oct 11 from 2pm-4pm signing copies of Why is My Heart in My Throat? #Songwriting #NowReading #Booksky #Erie

Day One of us asking @buzzcocks.com to have us open for them, because: • We're named for a Buzzcocks lyric • We put out a song called "Attitude Adjustment." • They will soon be putting out an album called "Attitude Adjustment." #Pittsburgh #punk #Postpunk That would be #fun

Now how about that, Candrika's band Lylyth will be opening for @deadmilkmen.bsky.social at Jergel's in January! Tickets on-sale Friday - bit.ly/TheDeadMilkm... #Pittsburgh #punk #Philadelphia #rock

Wolves at work, from the Law Offices of Bradley & Bigatel. #Pittsburgh #Drummer #recording #NewMusic

The limited edition two-disc set of J. Trafford's The Winedark Serenatas is now available for pre-order. When you pre-order on Bandcamp at ➡️ 111390.bandcamp.com/album/the-wi..., you instantly receive a digital download of the original 2005 version of the album. #Pittsburgh #BandcampFriday #goth

Jane Goodall Soo Catwoman

J. Trafford has shared "Undesirable" (2025) from the 20th anniversary re-recording of his first solo album The Winedark Serenatas. The track is accompanied by a new music film produced by Pittsburgh cyberpop/darkwave artist @milliedread. Watch "Undesirable" (2025) ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyKe...

Bellevue Music Festival - what a treat. Thank you for the warm reception, to the staff for making it look easy, and to @themenageriepgh and tinkerbell. Photos by @lilythebandito.bsky.social. #Pittsburgh #punk #violin #Postpunk

New events have been added to J. Trafford's tour for the book Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford. Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/why-is-... #Pittsburgh #NowReading #Booksky #lyrics

Our album is now up on Carnegie Library STACKS! You can stream/download Nowhere Wolves for free using your Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh library card! ➡️ stacks.carnegielibrary.org/albums/nowhe... #Librarysky #Booksky #Music #punk

Wastin' our precious energy. Ormsby as always, fulfilling. Porterfield are really something else. Photos by @lilythebandito.bsky.social #Pittsburgh #concert #punk #LiveMusic

Also next month, J. brings the release of his book Why is My Heart in My Throat? to Philadelphia with a special Songwriters Roundtable Discussion at Molly's Books & Records. Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/book-ev... #Booksky #NowReading #Writing #Philly

Next month! 🐕 We're raising money for Pittsburgh punk pup Ringo's perianal cyst removal. Lylyth and Colin & the Crows are playing, UPRISING is having a one-off reunion, and there will be KARAOKE. Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/ormsby-... #DIYmusic #LiveMusic #Dogsky #Postpunk

Have "Breakdown" as a treat. Kindly and expertly recorded live by Eric of The Book Club at our recent show at Corner Cafe. "Breakdown" was written by Howard Devoto/Pete Shelley and originally performed by @buzzcocks.com. Listen in full ➡️ traffordestate.bandcamp.com/track/breakd... #NewMusicMonday

A few more pics from the Claire/Sherry release show! 👾 #Pittsburgh #synth #punk #LGBTQ @sherrycdrom.bsky.social @progesteronipizza.bsky.social

Congratulations to our sister band Lylyth on their release of "7 Inch Heels." 👠 lylyth.bandcamp.com/album/7-inch... #Pittsburgh #punk #PoliticalArt #SexWorkerPride

The Gospel according to @sherrycdrom.bsky.social and @progesteronipizza.bsky.social. #Pittsburgh #synthpop #electronic #popsky

@jchannellmusic.bsky.social for one, J. Channell for all. #Pittsburgh #newwave #postpunk #guitar

(Doing some inventory.) @kmoypro.bsky.social are dreamboats! #Pittsburgh #ska #Rock #DIYmusic

Dates are being added as J. shares the release of his book Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford at a venue near you. For more details and to order the book, please visit ➡️ trafford.estate #Booksky #NowReading #punk #PostPunk

Our album has been selected for inclusion in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh STACKS program. The album will be available via STACKS beginning later this month. STACKS is a "living document of Pittsburgh's music community," allowing library cardholders to download/stream music. #reading #punk

Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford is available now in hardcover & ebook formats. Get your copy ➡️ traffordestate.bandcamp.com/merch/why-is... Not enough gratitude can be given to the performers & attendees of last evening's Book Release Party at Poetry Lounge. #Booksky

Why is My Heart in My Throat?: Selected Lyrics of J. Trafford is published today. The hardcover book collects over 20 years of J.'s songwriting both solo & with the bands Suavity's Mouthpiece, Sommelier, and Nowhere Wolves. Details ➡️ trafford.estate/news/out-now... #Poetry #Musicsky #punk #booksky

In that glimmering gulch, the September of THIS year - there is new music, the Heart of poetry plundered, and assorted pub mix. Details ➡️ trafford.estate #Pittsburgh #PostPunk #NewMusic #Tech