OUT NOW: I was honored to design the cover for Ben Vendetta’s latest novel, “Runnin’ with the Devil”- a coming of age story of sex, drugs, rock-n-roll and high school cross country all set in 1980s Michigan. It’s a fun read so go pick yourself up a copy. . #bookcover #bookdesign

“In a cloudburst” cut paper collage on paper / 9 × 9 inches / February 2026 . . . #collage #art #artwork #artist #mightyjoecastro

Latest substack: find out what really went down at the Century Bar… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

Tales of the Rockabilly Gorilla: latest Substack is out now, featuring new artwork and more. Give it a read… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

New collage + poster design for The Naked Sun’s record release party at The Fallser Club in Philly. Really stoked with how this came out. They’ll have some for sale at the gig so catch one if you can. The original artwork is cut paper collage on paper / 9 x 13 inches / January 2026

Make no mistake: this is because artists, fans, and music workers spoke out against Spotify’s ICE recruitment ads. When we organize together, we win 💪 Fuck ICE forever

“Our Anniversary” Cut paper #collage on paper / 9 x 13 inches / December 2025 . . . . #mightyjoecastro #artwork #artist #art #philadelphia #collageart

For those who missed it on Substack, my acoustic performance of “Someday at Christmas (What a Wonderful World) is now up on YouTube. Happy Holidays! . youtu.be/o9mDw-PO3tM?... . . #christmasmusic #somedayatchristmas #mightyjoecastro #peaceonearth

New acoustic cover of Someday at Christmas now up on Substack - give it a watch: . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo... . . #christmasmusic #somedayatchristmas

Notes from the Americana Wilderness: new Substack out now. Give it a read… open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

Lattst substack: revisiting old haunts, new collage artwork and more. Give it a read (and if you dig it, subscribe and stay a while) . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

“Automatic Reversal Technology” cut paper collage on paper / 9 x 13 inches / November 2025 . . . . #collage #artwork #modernart #mightyjoecastro #artist #art

All AI music does is devalue the work done by human artists. It’s not accessibility, it’s exploitation. We need real protections for artists against AI! BTW — even if you had access to this AI startup as a child, you still wouldn’t know how to make music.

12 x 18 prints now available… . mightyjoecastro.bigcartel.com/product/nigh...

Recent logo I designed for Minty Goodness, one of the production companies behind the new hit Netflix show Boots. . It’s a great show and well worth your time. Congratulations to Jennifer, Minty Goodness & everyone else involved. . Read more over at substack: open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

New substack: find out what really went down ar our gig last week with Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys… open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

BIG & MIGHTY! Catch us this Sunday Sept 28 when we open for Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys at 118 North in Wayne, PA Doors at 5pm. Music from 7-10 PM. We hit the stage at 7pm www.tixr.com/groups/118no...

BREAKING NEWS: TYLENOL RESEARCHERS FIND DISTURBING LINK BETWEEN DONALD TRUMP AND JEFFREY EPSTEIN

New Substack - give it a read, a listen and a subscribe… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

More tales from the road - read all about it…. . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

BIG & MIGHTY in WAYNE, PA: super excited to play again w/ one of our all time favs, Big Sandy & his fly-rite boys. Sun Sept 28 at 118 North . GUARANTEED to rock AND roll. . Doors at 5pm. Music 7-10pm. . Tickets on sale now. Don’t blow it - get your’s today… www.tixr.com/groups/118no...

Latest Substack: turn up the volume and enjoy some coffee flavored music: . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

new collage artwork, two interviews, music from Bullette and more… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

“and as infinity lay broken…” cut paper collage on paper / 11 x 15 inches / August 2025 . . . #collage #artwork #art #mightyjoecastro #artist

New Substack: Body Slammed at the Drive-In. Read the full story… open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

"... a noir-tinged journey through vintage rock ‘n’ roll, americana, and gothic storytelling… a reverb-drenched landscape, full of vibrant tunes and arresting lyrics." . Thank you Americana-UK for this great review of "Between the Lightning and the Thunder"... . americana-uk.com/mighty-joe-c...

Honored to have Brandon Westgate sign his pro model from the collage graphic series I did for Element skateboards a few years back. Stoked to watch him + New Balance squad rip 7th Street last weekend. Good times. . Thank you @kineticskate.bsky.social for all you do to support Delaware skate scene

New interview up over at Canvas Rebel - give it a read… canvasrebel.com/meet-mighty-...

Seven Day Weekend: follow along on my adventures, from the Johnny Thunders Birthday Bash in NYC to a full Johnny Cash set in PA + art openings in Philly, acoustic in NJ and more… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

“All Paths Lead to Silence” cut paper collage on paper / 9 x 15 inches / July 2025 . . . . #collage #art #artwork #modernart #artist #mightyjoecastro

TONIGHT NYC! Join us at Bowery Electric to celebrate the late great Johnny Thunders. 7pm. Check the flyer for the insane lineup. . www.theboweryelectric.com/tm-event/joh...

“This title is Lazy” watercolor + ink on wood / 12 x 12 inches . I’ll be showing this piece at Dapper Fine Art 12x12 group show in Philly. The opening is Saturday July 12 from 4-6 pm at 1613 Germantown Ave, Phila, PA 19122. . Stepping out of my comfort zone - I’ve never worked in watercolor before…

Lots going on in the next 8 days - see you there: Fri 7/11: Starving Artist Cafe, Stockton, NJ, 6-8 pm Sat 7/12: Dapper Fine Art, 12 x 12 group show opening. 4-6 pm. 1613 Germantown Ave, Phila,. Wed 7/16: Chill on the Hill, Wayne, PA Fri 7/18: Bowery Electric, NYC, Johnny Thunder’s Birthday Bash

Let Them Make Art: a new collage for Esquire, an experiment in watercolor and more in my latest newsletter. Give it read and then subscribe: . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

“Just Let Them” Cut paper collage on paper / 11 x 14 inches / March 2025. . Created for Esquire Germany Sommer ‘25 issue for an article entitled “Lass Sie Doch.” about the “Let Them Theory.”

Shipping out more copies of “Between the Lightning and the Thunder” vinyl - thank you to everyone who placed an order. . Order one (or 12?) today at: mightyjoecastro.bigcartel.com/product/betw...

"Mighty Joe Castro & the Gravamen don’t make music for those that are trying to relive the Golden Age of Rock’ n’ Roll. These are the kinds of songs that Buddy Holly or Johnny Cash might feel obliged to write as a way to answer our collective anxieties." . alt77.com/mighty-joe-c...

New Substack Out Now: Give It a watch, a read, and then subscribe… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo... . #substack #artist #misician

The world’s a crazy place right now (past few weeks in particular) so, in case you missed it, we just released our new album “Between the Lightning & the Thunder”. Please give it a listen & let us know what you think. . mightyjoecastro.bandcamp.com/album/betwee...

TONIGHT: join us at The Water Tower (at Arnold’s) in Oaks, PA for our album release show: Mighty Joe Castro & the Gravamen + Eric13 & the Pinheads + Phoenix 96. . All ages. Doors at 7pm. Music 8-11 pm. $10 at the door. . arnoldsatthefactory.ticketleap.com/joe-castro--... . #rockabilly #rocknroll

THIS SATURDAY: join us at The Water Tower in Oaks, PA for our album release show: Mighty Joe Castro & the Gravamen + Eric13 & the Pinheads + Phoenix 96. . All ages. Doors at 7pm. Music 8-11 pm. $10 at the door.

Latest Substack: behind the scenes of the “Embers in the Ash” music video . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

OUT NOW! “Between the Lightning and the Thunder”, the new album from Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen is available on CD, vinyl and all streaming platforms. Give it a spin… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

Conversation with @mightyjoecastro.bsky.social here! go.bsky.app/redirect?u=h...

New somg up over on my substack - give a listen… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

new podcast interview I did with @mbullette.bsky.social about her latest single “Soapy Cocktails”. Give it a listen… . . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo... . . . . . . #podcast #interview #newmusic #bullette #mightyjoecastro

“Pushing Through the Cracks” new cut paper #collage on paper / 11 x 17 inches / May 2025 . . . . #art #arte #artist #joecastro #mightyjoecastro #collageart #modernart #contemporaryart #phillyartist #philadelphia #artwork #artcurator #artgallery #collageartist #curator

New song + new artwork + new substack: go on, give it a read… open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

New single (Dominoes) + New artwork Check out my latest Substack newsletter… . open.substack.com/pub/mightyjo...

Many thanks to @minerstreet.bsky.social and @mightyjoecastro.bsky.social for supporting this noir musing