Fueled by a distaste for all that is mainstream, Mike Leporte formed his own one-man band as an outlet for a dizzying array of cosmic noise that sounds nothing like anything that anyone has ever done before. The name of this intriguing new project is Used Alien Mind, and that unique moniker is accompanied by plenty of unique noise.
“Positive Mental Theme is so irresistibly peculiar and, yeah, fun. Your normal friends will hate it!”
-Jim Santo’s Demo Universe
“Brooding lo-fi noise and fractured left field indie pop…he sings like a broken amplifier.”
-Splendid
“UAM’s Mike Leporte takes the listener into dark corners, sunlit playrooms, and interstellar journeys…this music is for head-tripping.”
-Culture Bunker
“I love albums that take me by surprise.”
-Space City Rock
Used Alien Mind’s second album, “The Placement Aside” offers a cosmic kaleidoscope of experimental noise-pastiche-blues-art-rock leanings; a slight departure from his punk-rock infused solo debut, “Positive Mental Theme”. Used Alien Mind’s new album is stylistically eclectic as a result of collaborating with long-time friends Jon Wohl, Robert Wohl, Pete Weiss and newcomer Katie Beckman on many of the songs. The album’s distinctive sound is also due in part to working in different studios, and using a mixture of lo-fi and high-end recording equipment. The end result creates a brooding, hazy array of sound collages and musical landscapes. Kick back, throw on the head phones, light up and dig the space grooves.
Zonked Records
Issue #3 of Psych Trail Mix is ready to go! This one is a monster folks, 50 pages full of psych to feast your eyes on. Unfortunately, I have to start charging per issue, due to shipping costs getting to be a bit too much. It's $3 for all orders within the USA and $5 for International orders. This fee is only to cover the cost to produce the zine and shipping, I'm still not profiting off of it. I accept paypal as the easiest/safest form of payment, you can send payment to me at: johnsmoke104@hotmail.com for paypal, or if you'd like to pay another way, please e-mail me at: psychtrailmix@yahoo.com Here are the contents of issue #3 below:
*60's Psych and Beyond Cd Reviews *DVD and Book Reviews *Exclusive Interview with Rick Brown of The Misunderstood *Helios Creed: Legendary Psychedelic Guitarist At Work *Rant: Snooty SUV Driving Suburbanite Slobs *Exclusive Interview with Jack Grisham of TSOL *Show Reviews *Exclusive Interview with Ian Bruce-Douglas of Ultimate Spinach *Butthole Surfers Feature *And much more!
High! Pablo here, reporting from Inner Space to wish you a great 2009! (we interrupt this comment with a brief announcement): The New Psychedelic Masterpiece "Take Two" Is Here! (16 tracks of sugar coated insanity) Hear 4 new songs! (P.S. the new album is best appreciated on a higher plane....;))
Hey Mike, Thanks so much for all your help at 80/35. It's great to hear from you. We'll come back to Iowa soon - we'll most likely be at the VM! See you soon!
Hello...Thank you very much..I know the band comments can be pretty cheesy, but we had to say Hi to all our new friends...since you and others gave us a chance...and we care very much about people giving us their time...thanks again
Ok, anybody that hasn't received a copy of the 1ST Issue and would like one please drop me a line on here or to psychtrailmix@yahoo.com with a note of interest and your home mailing address. I'm in the process of working on the 2ND Issue and am pleased to announce the details as far as the contents of it. I've received many artwork submissions and have become a bit more savvy on layout and what not, so this second issue will be a bit more jam packed with juicy info for you all to devour.
2ND ISSUE OF PSYCH TRAIL MIX WILL INCLUDE:
*Exclusive Interview with Paul Leary of Butthole Surfers/Carny *60's Psych and Beyond CD Reviews *Show Review: Gibby Haynes With Paul Green School Of Rock All Stars *DVD & Book Reviews *Rant: Emos and Scenesters *Weird PA: Observations of Strange Surroundings *And Much More!!!
This second issue is coming along very nicely, please stay tuned for updates as far as when it's ready and how to get one. Again, it will be released completely free of charge, but donations to help me with my shipping costs are GREATLY appreciated.
Hey, butthead!!! How can i get a copy of your cd? I'll probably be seeing you at the big M, since I'm currently waiting for my regular job to pick up. I will be in the office sometime here in the next week or so. If you bring a copy in, I'll gladly purchase it from you. See ya then.
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