Joe Billy Releases a Punk Comedy, “Space Dick”
It seems as if now that more people have been getting vaccinated, that shows are starting to pick up and many promoters are looking to get back on track with performances and live shows. This is the prime time for artists to be releasing new music as it gives them the proper (and long waited) chance to promote their new music to fans who have been craving shows to come back. Today, we talk about one of the smart musicians who released a short, yet special single on September 3rd, 2021.
Who is Joe Billy?
Joe Billy is an artist you might have heard of through our podcast, OnlyBands. The Punk singer-songwriter started in 2012 when he released his debut single, “Point of Anxiety” which features two tracks. Unable to form a band due to musical differences, he continued his path and chose to not give up, turning his music into a solo project. Based in New Jersey, Joe Billy has played numerous shows all over the tri-state area forming a fairly decent following. His Spotify holds an average of 50 monthly listeners, with fans that enjoy some comedy, but with a politically punk message. In 2016, Joe Billy announced and released his debut album that features 10 songs and is titled, “Censor This”. The songs feature a strong “punk” message and fast instrumentation. About a year later in 2017, he released his sophomore album titled, “Let ‘Em Fall”. Since 2017, Joe continued to release albums and singles that had a combination between comedy and serious political messages. While the pandemic was harsh on many artists who got into writer’s block and lack of creative ideas, Joe persevered and was able to release two singles (“I’m The Motherfucking Spiderman” and “Warning”) that attracted great attention. On September 3, 2021, Joe Billy has just released a short 55-second comedy song, “Space Dick”.
“Space Dick”
While not the most PG titled single, the song starts as fast-paced and energetic. The first couple seconds have vocals without instruments and are the perfect way to start a live performance. The instrumentation might remind you of The Misfits, The Ramones, or the Dead Kennedys while the vocals provide a completely separate vibe. One that might remind you of The Offsprings, Sum 41, or Social Distortion. Joe Billy sings powerfully in an almost screaming-like voice, that makes you both want to laugh and dance along. The song cuts into instrumentals for the last 30 seconds which provides both a breath and newfound energy into the short song. Joe Billy has created a short, yet sweet clip for many punk fans to enjoy. It would be hard to find a punk fan who could not enjoy this song. Overall, this could be a great introduction and beginning to a live performance sung as the first song of the setlist.
Overall
It seems clear now, that Joe Billy is not going anywhere anytime soon and “Space Dick” will provide punk fans with the music that we have all been craving since the pandemic. Joe knows how to create fun, yet powerful music that can grasp the attention of anyone, especially those that get distracted easily. Joe is not an artist that you would like to sleep on as it is now clear that the pandemic only helped his creative juices flow. It is also highly recommended that you check out Joe’s live performances as his discography promotes a strong sense of community. You can find Joe Billy on most streaming platforms. His socials are here on Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter. You can also find our previous interview with Joe Billy on OnlyBands.
Written by: Blake Matthews (he/him)
