A single spark. Multiple dimensions. Poperratic.

Alternative rock with a cinematic heartbeat.

A solo artist with a full-band sound, Poperratic combines timeless melodic sensibilities with a penchant for pushing boundaries. Raw rock energy meets storytelling with depth and emotional gravity. The result is music that's frequently unpredictable, intense, and deeply personal.

Introduction

Poperratic is the alternative rock band of Jammes Luckett—a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and multi-disciplinary producer, known for emotionally raw songwriting and cinematic storytelling across genres.

Founded in 1993 as Alien Tempo Experiment 13 (ATE 13), Poperratic was born in the L.A. underground with a series of lo-fi cassette releases. Its commercial debut, a 7" vinyl EP, "Live! From the Roller Derby!" was released by Glimmerfed Records NYC and co-produced by Don Fleming (Sonic Youth, Hole, Shonen Knife).

Its signature sound is built on contrasts: sweet and sharp, heavy and melodic, intimate and explosive. Luckett's distinct sounds have led to placements in film, television, and advertising, including original scores and songs for major productions from Sony/MGM, Lionsgate, Showtime, Bravo, MTV and FX, Stella Artois, and Robert Downey Jr's Random Act Funding.

Luckett currently issues Poperratic and other solo project releases through her independent creative studio and imprint, Art Mechanix.

Poperratic is currently revisiting its early catalogue with a series of remastered reissues, alongside the development and release of new material. The goal is to preserve the analogue grit and spirit of the early ATE 13 era while utilizing advancements in production to reveal and showcase its true sound and quality songwriting in ways that were not previously possible.

Soundtracks & Sync

Feature Film Scores: Original score and songs for MAY (Lionsgate) and additional score and original songs for The Woods (Sony/MGM).
Sync Placements: Music featured in Masters of Horror (Showtime), as well as productions from FX, MTV, Bravo, and Anheuser-Busch InBev.
Catalog Administration: Select placements administered by Sony and Universal Music Publishing.
Commercial & Philanthropic: Original soundtracks for Robert Downey Jr.'s Random Act Funding campaigns and Stella Artois 2019 Miami Open experiential animations.

Milestones

Industry Associations: ASCAP Writer/Publisher Member since 1998. Nominated to the Recording Academy Engineers and Producers Wing in 2007.
Critical Selection: MAY OST named an Official Selection for Record Store Day 2022.
Radio & Media: "Hide and Seek (Schoolyard Version)" featured on NPR Illinois (WUIS); recently featured on OTAT247 and an artist showcase from WDJK Gorgeous Radio. Commercial debut 7" "Live! From the Roller Derby!" received full rotation on KXLU Los Angeles.
Film Festival Recognition: "Zero Hero" (directed/animated by Luckett) honored at Portobello Film Festival (London), Newark International, and Art All Night Trenton.

Live History

International Performance: Member of 2022 European touring band of AJ Lambert; featuring sets at Glastonbury, Best Kept Secret, No.Pi (Paris), and Forum Studios (Rome).
Iconic Los Angeles Venues: Performances at Whisky a Go Go, Spaceland, Coconut Teaszer, Al’s Bar, Mr. T’s Bowl, The Dizzy Debby, The Room, Studio 56, and The Mint.
Showcase Festivals: Featured performer at the International Pop Overthrow Music Festival (Los Angeles).
Session Musician:Luckett has performed live and/or written and recorded with other artists such as Shay Astar, Wound Girls, DEUXO, Gumball Willie, AJ Lambert.

Work & Excerpts

Explore the full active discography at Art Mechanix →

Always the Weird Ones (We Are)

Sugartank

Ankh

I Spit on Your Groove

Jack Tripper

Short Circuit: Jackassets

Poperratic - The SHOW Show

Timestamped Broadcast May 23, 2026. A self-produced livestream featuring original Poperratic songs plus additional originals and cover arrangements from Jammes Luckett. Includes a full Poperratic unplugged set starting at the 16:00 mark.