I feel like I'm strange for liking dog stuff sometimes. I've dug like werewolf media and stuff and even have this "persona?" (more on that later) of Jackie The Dogwolf. Like all of it is such a part of me. The times I feel strange are usually when I use dog or wolf related turns of phrase in my everyday speech. Like, when I'm excited, I usually say "My tail's wagging" before just saying I'm excite... » Continue Reading
I basically write into a void to at least get things out into this creative space. Fortunately I feel the wherewithal to begin producing a PHYSICAL ZINE starting with a Western EU volume! I have some really interesting articles on the origins of the genre, some great resources for learnign about the history and more all lined up so be fucking ready (The Meteors come into my town in January so mayb... » Continue Reading
1. Cavegirl and The Neandergals- Carnal Desires (2024, Western Star Records) For a while, psychobilly lost the strange amalgam of old-style genres popularized by Hasil Adkins, The Cramps, and others. Cavegirl and the Neandergals' Carnal Desires really puts the BLUES back into the psychobilly format. I cannot stop gushing about how well they have infused the ideals of psychobilly with those gen... » Continue Reading
I had a couple conversations recently that kind of upset me in terms of criticism of how I'm presenting. Formerly, I had a really ugly experience with a partner hyper-criticizing my presentation after our break-up. For context, I am an mtf trans person usually wearing neutral (?) clothes most if not all the time. ie. jeans, a band t-shirt and usually a sweater over the top. I don't feel any resent... » Continue Reading
I got so amped up at a show yesterday. I needed to put my energy into something, so I wrote a little more for my band and for this blog (soon to be zine?????). I love every aspect of the Japan billy scene, and youll see, by the end of it, I give you a little taste of the rockabilly end of things (which I will end up talking about, its just as rockin!). I really loved revisiting some of these album... » Continue Reading
South America is definitely a hub for modern psychobilly activity, ranging everywhere from Sharks-esque clean psychobilly to more punk/metal influences. I really think these albums paint a picture of Mid-American psychobilly. 1. Cadaveres Feneticos- …Into The Graveyard (2024, self-released) This is a strange new pick only coming out in September. I feel rarely, especially now, you get psychobilly... » Continue Reading
Here's a one-and-done, take-it-and-leave-it, quickie. 1.Trix ‘O’ Treat- R.I.P (2014, Rock In Hell Records) There isn’t much of note in Thai psychobilly to my knowledge, but Trix ’O’ Treat is emblematic of Thai psychobilly style! I never use exclamation points, but I DIG this band a whole lot. The semi-scratchy female vocals are a great foreground to the Reverend Horton Heat-style co » Continue Reading
I saw a very cute family today at a concert and it filled my heart and mind with so many thoughts and things. I couldn't really say anything to anyone, so I might as well share it in a blog post. The hardest part of my life is coping with the fact that I am romantically undesirable. It's been 1.5-2 years of being alone . I don't know what I did for this to happen, but I know who to blame for some... » Continue Reading
Japan is one of the hot spots for modern psychobilly recording against most of Western Europe and the US. I really love the way they perform, usually in some strange costumes that hook you instantly. It may just be a general appreciation for Japan, but I admire the dedication to the look, speed, and sound produced out of this country. All of these can be found on YouTube and Spotify (and probably ... » Continue Reading
I really love psychobilly and horror punk music. I decided to create a blog sharing a bunch of my favorite international artists (outside the U.S.) in a zine-esque, review-style format. If you like it leave a comment and stuff so I can keep doing it and not scream into a void :3 If you're interested here's some places to start around the world, and I'll start sharing some really cool stuff all fro... » Continue Reading