Pop Music Fever Dream want to let you know that the internet and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. Fear not, however, as Songs For Emotion’s cathartic absurdism is here to give you hope for a future that transcends the circumstances of our modern times.

Having listened to their recordings before witnessing Pop Music Fever Dream live, an impression formed in our minds of a band that may not enjoy the live show because the pristine quality of their recordings may  be difficult to replicate. We are happy to report that this could not be further from the truth. One of the first times we met Pop Music Fever Dream was over lunch with two of the band members one December afternoon. We discussed many of the themes on the EP: Hope, love, emotion, the internet, and the dream of the ’60s. Fast forward to their show that night, and PMFD unleashed a captivating and enrapturing performance. Nicole thrashes herself into the crowd during a no wave anti-solo, Tim hoisting themself above the crowd standing up on outstretched hands as if they were a biblical figure, and the overall intensity of the band performing as if they were all playing right up to the end of the world. We could not reconcile that Tim  was the same individual we had a pleasant afternoon coffee with earlier in the day. It was right then and there Insecurity Hits determined that Songs For Emotion would be the eighth release in our catalog.

Songs For Emotion is a remarkable recording that boasts impressive production qualities and dynamic range. Tim’s vocal delivery at times reminds us of the talking-singing style of New York City rock legends Lou Reed, Julian Casablancas, and Ezra Koenig. Thrown in with these musical characteristics are the pop-sensibilities, humor, and concise noise outbursts closely noted to bands like Sonic Youth and Mission of Burma. Pop Music Fever Dream have a message and a point of view that is singular to their experience of being queer and trans in America yet common to everyone in today’s society. Pop Music Fever Dream command you to act in solidarity towards the cause of equality, put the phone down, and drop the needle on a Songs For Emotion vinyl record!!! – Insecurity Hits

Genre Is Death destroy limitation….Their minimalist sound, presentation and performance rather than acting as a typecasting influence, provides an expansive backdrop from which their connection with each other can be fully explored. Their presence as a two-piece band on stage evokes comparisons to the English-American rock duo The Kills, who cultivated a powerful stage presence through performances that were as intimate as they were raucous. The seamless execution of Tayler Lee’s voice/bass and Ty Varesi’s voice/guitar is reminiscent of early Sleater-Kinney songs that featured Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein’s interwoven vocal delivery that felt more like a conversation between the conscious and subconscious mind than one between two people. Connection isn’t a one dimensional concept to Varesi and Lee. Intricate guitar/bass lines and vocal call/response give way on many occasions to menacing wall of sound moments that evoke early Sonic Youth. More rhythmically open passages bring about a playfulness reminiscent of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks performances. Genre Is Death make connection captivating. They induce audiences to mosh, make-out or watch in rapt attention as they perform their art without clenching a muscle. They are New York City. They are Atlanta. They are post-punk. They are no-wave. They are garage rock. They are avant-garde. They are rock n’ roll without even trying!

titsdickass’ sound is a chaotic amalgamation of the dissonant punk and no wave of Sonic Youth, the foreboding dark driving bass lines of Joy Division and the pain riddled, searing vocals one would expect to hear from Kurt Cobain at a Nirvana basement show in Hell. titsdickass’ music takes the listener on a futuristic journey to discover a new version of whatever that punk energy was that infected New York and later London in the late 70s. The band delivers their sonic assault with the urgency of musicians that live in a world rife with sexism, misogyny and transphobia.

The debut LP from Tits Dick Ass called “Fuck” is a release by Insecurity Hits in collaboration with Dark Side Family Jams on limited edition white vinyl. These vinyl records have been manufactured to precise specifications to deliver the best and most unique qualities of an album recorded live to tape. Side A of the vinyl record featuring No Way, Flames, God Awful Place, Cross Me and GF from Hell has been manufactured to play at 45 rpms. Side B of the vinyl record featuring Fuck has been manufactured to play at 33 rpms. This is an essential document of one of the most talked about New York City bands of its era. We’ve opened a presale by invitation only to long time TDA fans and valued members of the punk community! Public release coming soon!

The Estate is Pons’ conscious embrace and appreciation of the glam rock artists that have so greatly influenced the band’s music over the years. From David Bowie to The Velvet Underground and The Rolling Stones, the ethos of classic glam rock and rock n’ roll is filtered through Pons’ angular and alien lens to create and vibrant and sprawling six track EP the leads the listener on a journey through the various rooms of band’s frightening and alluring estate. SOLD OUT

Kill the Imposter is a collection of songs about a champion of science, technology, engineering, and math re-meeting themselves through the mirror of shared experiences, letting go of the past, and building themselves up to kill the imposter in them. SOLD OUT

Limited run of jackets in various sizes. Our model who is over 6 feet tall prefers to wear a medium. Sizes run at least one size too big. Don’t worry…..we’ll make more after we sell out!

“DBAD” design on the front of the shirt is inspired by the sentiment of an unreleased Frida Kill song and is laid out based on a familiar design that goes back to the beginnings of punk rock in NYC. The back of the shirt contains the Insecurity Hits logo. Unlike our jackets, these shirts fit true to size!