the prof.fuzz 63

lo-fi rock* from a north dallas garage [*think "white light/white heat"]

(2024 edition)

not infrequently, i run into someone who tells me something to the effect of “there hasn’t been been any good music since [insert random date that somehow manages to correlate to that person’s teenage/college years],” or “there’s no good [rock/guitar/punk/etc] music being made these days.”

we know that is not true. the problem is not with the music being made, but with either 1) being open to new music, or 2) finding that new music. the algorithms work hard to keep you in your comfort zone by feeding you the same shit over and over and over.

so next time someone (maybe even YOU) lament the lack of “good new music,” take a dive into the following collection of 2024 Year-End Best-Of/Favorites from some of the DJs at WFMU, which scientifically disproves the naysayer claims.

so damn much great music came out last year. give it a listen and discover your new favorite bands, then support them by buying their music and/or merch on bandcamp or your favorite local/indie record store, seeing their shows, and telling your friends.

and please consider supporting WFMU for turning you on to great new music as well.

Musical Dose with Medson
https://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147490

Burn It Down! with Nate K
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147316
Honorable Mentions: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147724

Paul Bruno
Pt 1 Albums: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147499
Pt 2 Singles, Etc: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147729

Rock and Roller Derby with Suzy Hotrod
Pt 1: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147592
Pt 2: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148054

Three Chord Monte with Joe Belock
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147605

Feelings with Michele with One “L”
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147645

Kick Out the Jams with Joey D
https://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147628

Strong Style Chris Crash
https://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147557

Hooligan with Terre T
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147535

The Evan “Funk” Davies Show
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147922

Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T
Pt 1 Albums: https://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/147931
Pt 2 Singles, Etc: https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148153

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Our third full-length album (and first vinyl release), “Kirvin Streetman’s Sugar Bride Blues” is turning six years old in about a month, and we’ve got a new album in the works for 2025, “my <3’s still beatin’ but i’m DEAD2U.”

In making plans for the new arrival, we really want to clear out some shelf space here at Casa de Fuzz, and due to bad timing and such, we’ve got a lot more copies of “Kirvin” than we’d like, so we’re offering a deep rehoming discount on copies of “Kirvin Streetman’s Sugar Bride Blues”: $10 + shipping! 

https://prof-fuzz63.bandcamp.com/album/kirvin-streetmans-sugar-bride-blues

Featuring the title track (and first PF63 song played on WFMU), as well as fan faves like “nudist buddhist judas priest fan,” “hip priest’s hip replacement,” “black massachusetts,” and “the crystal furs sing the best of motorhead,” there’s sure to be something you’ll love. So if you’re new to the PF63 family, check out this gem from 2019 at a great price. 

Thanks for your support! See y’all in the new year!

Tomorrow is Bandcamp Friday!

Use code “2024dec” at checkout for 20% off anything in the shop.
Valid through 20241231.
Tell your weird friend!

We’ve got a new album recorded and could use some extra cash to make it into records, and could stand to clear out some space on the merch shelves for new stuff for the new year.

Thanks for your support!
The Prof.Fuzz 63 Family
https://prof-fuzz63.bandcamp.com

we just finished two productive days in fort worth at ORANGE OTTER AUDIO with award-nominated engineer/producer CLINT NIOSI recording ten new fuzzy tunes for our next album, “my <3’s still beatin’ but i’m DEAD2U.” mixing and mastering will take a bit of time, as will the making of plastic and vinyl slabs for your listening pleasure, but trust us, it’ll be worth it. stay tuna’d!

in the meantime, here are some proof of concept pics.

Next up, we return to one of our happy places: Growl Records/Division Brewing in Arlington to celebrate the shared birthdays of Wade and Mr. B.

November 23. Music at 8. Thyroids up first, followed by The Two Watts, PF63, and Blood Bells.

There will be cupcakes!

After the fabulous night at Guitars & Growlers in Richardson for Punk in the Burbs III, we’re taking a few weeks off to rest up (and rehearse some new tunes) for the end of this month and the beginning of the next. Here’s what’s up:

Thursday October 31 Halloween Night: We’re kicking off the party at Tarantula Tiki Lounge in Fort Worth, opening for Daughters of Evil, and The Go-Go Rillas. We play at 7. There will be vendors and a tattoo popup!

Friday November 1: We’re celebrating our 10th birthday as a live band at Dr. Jeckyll’s Beer Lab in Pantego with friends Crooked Bones, CLIFFFS, and The Me-Thinks! Again, we kick things off at 7 PM (just like our first ever show), so get there early and stay late. Costumes encouraged!

Oh. Hey. The planets have once again aligned and we’re playing a show in the city where we sleep!

Friday Oct 4 we return to Guitars & Growlers in Richardson for round 3 of the “Punk in the Burbs” show series. We’ll be joined by Sorry 4 Swearing, Middle Age Rookie, and Boltcutter Revolution. The show starts early (music at 7 PM) and is FREE. Enjoy some beverages and grub from the G&G crew, and some punk and punk-adjacent rock.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1067433561379486

Punk in the Burbs 3 at Guitars & Growlers in Richardson. Friday Oct 4. 7 PM. FREE.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our livestream and heckled from comments last night. That was fun! Reminded us of the 25 livestreams we did during the height of the plague years. But really happy that we are able to get out of the house and play in front of people again. And speaking of which…

Next up, we return to The 101 in beautiful downtown Bryan TX to make noise with Mourning After and The Toasted Milk Bois! Music starts around 9 with the TMBs. We’re playing in the middle, and Mourning After closes out. Bring your dog. Bring your friend. Let’s have some fun!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1066489585053383

Oh. Hey. We’re actually playing in the city where we sleep!

Saturday, July 13, we get to fuzz up Happy Hippie Brewing Co. in Richardson with punk rock pals Powder Blue Stanza, The Deep End, and A.K.A. Show starts at 7 PM.

Tell your near north dallas friends!

Next up, we return to Denton to make our first appearance at Green Lounge, an Event venue, Delivery service, Cannabar and Dispensary, run by our friends at Green Goddess Revival (and Hippie Hole House).

Friday July 12, 2024.

Joining us will be Ben Childress, Moving Screens, and Blues Dream.

Doors at 7 PM. Music at 7:30. $10. 21+.

Friday night we fuzz up Red Zeppelin Records in McKinney as part of the Texas Music Revolution Festival. We play indoors at 8:30 PM. FREE SHOW!

Sunday afternoon we fuzz up Growl Records in Arlington with our pals Crooked Bones, and from North Carolina Call the Next Witness. Indoors at 4:00 PM. $10 show. FREE parking!

We’ve got a couple of weeks off before our tour starts. Knocking the rust off of a few songs for the set lists, printing some shirts, and checking off some last-minute to-do items off the list.

In addition to the shows on this run, we’ve got a couple of special activities scheduled. First, we’re doing a direct-to-vinyl session with Leesta Vall Sounds in Brooklyn on 5/21. There are still a few slots left of the preorder list, so if you’re interested, act NOW. Details and preorder here: https://leestavall.com/products/proffuzz63 Second, we’re doing a live-to-air session on The Evan “Funk” Davies Show on WFMU on Weds 5/22 sometime between noon and 3 PM Eastern. Tune in and see what happens.

Take a look at the poster, below, and tell your friends if we’re coming to a town near you!

Also, we’ve got two holes on the route that we could use some help filling. Saturday 5/18 anywhere in eastern Tennessee (Knoxville, Chatanooga, Johnson City, etc) and Friday 5/24 anywhere between DC and Richmond.

Hope to see you on the road!