Jammes Luckett | Poperratic
@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
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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
#Rock #LiveMusic #MusicSky #BlackSky #IndependentMusic
October 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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
#Rock #LiveMusic #MusicSky #BlackSky #IndependentMusic
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
October 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
September 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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.
September 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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.
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.
September 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.
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.
August 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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.
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.
August 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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.
"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.
August 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"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.
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.
July 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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.
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.
July 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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
July 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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
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.
July 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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.
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.
July 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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.
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.
June 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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.
June 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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).
June 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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).
Today, I proudly celebrate and give thanks for the continued passion, resilience, innovation, and global influence of Black Americans. Happy Juneteenth!
June 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Today, I proudly celebrate and give thanks for the continued passion, resilience, innovation, and global influence of Black Americans. Happy Juneteenth!
Time Slot Update: In case anyone here is in or near Trenton, NJ, Poperratic: Zero Hero will screen at Art All Night - Trenton Film Festival on June 28th at 5:23pm. Also, the video was selected by 4th film festival this evening, and a blog and podcast interview may be forthcoming.
June 19, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Time Slot Update: In case anyone here is in or near Trenton, NJ, Poperratic: Zero Hero will screen at Art All Night - Trenton Film Festival on June 28th at 5:23pm. Also, the video was selected by 4th film festival this evening, and a blog and podcast interview may be forthcoming.
If you're in a position to help, today is a great day to make a real impact on behalf of our endangered immigrant brothers and sisters, here in the U.S. and refugees around the world. Today, any gift you make to Amnesty International will be multiplied by 5. Learn more at www.amnestyusa.org
June 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you're in a position to help, today is a great day to make a real impact on behalf of our endangered immigrant brothers and sisters, here in the U.S. and refugees around the world. Today, any gift you make to Amnesty International will be multiplied by 5. Learn more at www.amnestyusa.org
Another brilliant soul, falling heavy on the heart. Brian Wilson wrote & produced countless golden nuggets, incl. for other artists. His melodies and harmonies were sometimes stunningly beautiful; DNA is imprinted upon a lot of my own work and inspired lifelong love affairs w/ California & surfing.
June 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Another brilliant soul, falling heavy on the heart. Brian Wilson wrote & produced countless golden nuggets, incl. for other artists. His melodies and harmonies were sometimes stunningly beautiful; DNA is imprinted upon a lot of my own work and inspired lifelong love affairs w/ California & surfing.
My animated music clip "Zero Hero" has been selected for the music video competition at the 22nd International Metakansk Video Festival! Three screenings: June 21 - USA (JetLag Festival main stage); Amsterdam (Nov, TBA); & jury finale December 5-6 in Gallipoli, Italy (Teatro Italia).
June 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
My animated music clip "Zero Hero" has been selected for the music video competition at the 22nd International Metakansk Video Festival! Three screenings: June 21 - USA (JetLag Festival main stage); Amsterdam (Nov, TBA); & jury finale December 5-6 in Gallipoli, Italy (Teatro Italia).
Multiple debts owed. Forever grateful to Sly Stone for being kind enough to stop by this planet while gliding on his way to immortality. One of the most effortlessly cool people who's ever lived. Music got even more interesting when he arrived.
June 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Multiple debts owed. Forever grateful to Sly Stone for being kind enough to stop by this planet while gliding on his way to immortality. One of the most effortlessly cool people who's ever lived. Music got even more interesting when he arrived.
Won another award! Poperratic's "Zero Hero" has won Honorable Mention for Best Music Video by the East Village New York Film Festival! Many thanks to the jury for recognizing the work.
June 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Won another award! Poperratic's "Zero Hero" has won Honorable Mention for Best Music Video by the East Village New York Film Festival! Many thanks to the jury for recognizing the work.
My animated video "Zero Hero" has been recognized by a second festival! It's been nominated and promoted to Finalist for "Best Music Video" by the East Village New York Film Festival (run by FRIGID NY, a non-profit theatre company operating at Under St. Marks Theatre on NYC's Lower East Side).
June 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
My animated video "Zero Hero" has been recognized by a second festival! It's been nominated and promoted to Finalist for "Best Music Video" by the East Village New York Film Festival (run by FRIGID NY, a non-profit theatre company operating at Under St. Marks Theatre on NYC's Lower East Side).
Extensive resource lists are available at KCRW and LAist for anyone impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
January 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Extensive resource lists are available at KCRW and LAist for anyone impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles.