Poperratic
Poperratic | |
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Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres |
Alternative Pop Music Indie rock Electronic music Soundtracks Film Music |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels |
Go Little Records Glimmerfed Records La-La Land Records |
Associated acts |
DEUXO Alien Tempo Experiment 13 |
Website | www.poperratic.com |
Members | Jaye Luckett |
Poperratic is a band from Los Angeles, California. Its sole member is the songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Jaye Luckett. Its music traverses a number of genres, but is mostly distinguished by Luckett's heavy rhythm guitar work, layers of harmonies, catchy melodies, and storytelling lyrics.
In addition to her album work, many nods to such artists can also be heard in Luckett's unconventional film music. Jaye Luckett came to some international attention via her film and television soundtrack work with writer/film director Lucky McKee, with his features the cult favorite "May", as well as The Woods, Masters of Horror: "Sick Girl", and Roman (the latter written by and starring McKee, and directed by fellow frequent collborator Angela Bettis).
History
Poperratic was founded in 1994, initially under the name Alien Tempo Experiment 13, and was renamed in 2004. Early years saw Luckett releasing lo-fi homemade albums on her label imprint Go Little Records, and in 1998, she released a 7" vinyl E.P. with Glimmerfed Records. The E.P. was co-produced by Luckett, with A.J. Lambert, then-future film director Lucky McKee, and also Don Fleming (musician) [noted music producer who has worked with (Hole (band), Sonic Youth, and Shonen Knife)].
In 2006, Poperratic performed at the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival in Los Angeles.[1]
In early 2007, Poperratic's first studio album, 'Vagus (the wandering nerve.)' was released. A review at Perrero said of the 'Vagus', "The album overall has a really bluesy old school rock feel, by way of the grrl band movement of the early 1990s."[2]
In addition to Poperratic, Luckett also writes and performs with electronic pop group DEUXO, with composer/musician/producer Schpilkas.[3]
Soundtrack Work
Luckett's first feature film soundtrack work was for "May (film)," requested by longtime collaborator and friend Lucky McKee. Poperratic has, to date, provided score and/or original songs for at least 4 films involving McKee, credited under various names including "Jaye Barnes Luckett" and "Alien Tempo Experiment 13". In addition to being one of the few notable African-American as well as female composers working today, Luckett's scores have earned a reputation for their "haunting melodies and textured atmosphere".[4] Both Ain't It Cool News and The Los Angeles Times have cited Jaye Luckett as a "composer to watch".[5] .[6] Most of her early scoring work for Lucky McKee was written, performed and recorded herself, with modest equipment, lending itself to the unconventional nature of her writing.
In 2007, Luckett's soundtrack work was recognized with a limited edition CD release containing an early career retrospective of Poperratic's soundtrack work, "May and Other Selected Works of Jaye Barnes Luckett" was released by La-La Land Records,[4] and also a place on the first-ever Composer Panel at the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors.
Though mostly known for her horror soundtracks, Luckett has worked in other genres, including both music and acting work for writer/director Kevin Ford of Mo-Freek Filmworks.[7]
Personnel
Current members
Discography
- ATE 13: Live! From The Roller Derby 7" vinyl/EP (1998)
- Quel Horror! The Impossibly Misleading Film Music of JBL and ATE 13 CD/LP (2006)
- Vagus (the wandering nerve.) CD/LP (2007)
- MAY and Other Selected Works of Jaye Barnes Luckett CD/LP (2007)
References
- ↑ "The International Pop Overthrow". 2006 IPO Schedule. Retrieved January 19, 2008.
- ↑ "Perrero.com". Poperratic Review. Retrieved November 2, 2006.
- ↑ "DeuxoMusic.com". Official Site. Retrieved January 1, 2008.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "La-La Land Records". MAY Soundtrack Page. Retrieved June 1, 2007.
- ↑ "Ain't It Cool News". Cool News. Retrieved July 19, 2002.
- ↑ Thomas, Kevin (June 20, 2003). "The Los Angeles Times -". Calendar Live: 'May' Movie Review.
- ↑ "Mo-Freek Filmworks". Jaye Barnes Luckett. Archived from the original on August 24, 2007. Retrieved March 26, 2007.