
Gritty, lo-fi garage punk that hides sugary 60s melodies under layers of tape hiss and distortion. Shambolic energy for basement parties and reckless summer nights.
Nobunny sounds like a lost 1960s pop star who crawled out of a dumpster in 2008 with a broken four-track recorder and a rabbit mask. The music is a frantic collision of high-speed punk energy and the kind of infectious, sugary hooks you would expect from a Brill Building songwriting session. It is loud, distorted, and unashamedly messy, yet every song is anchored by a melody that sticks in your brain for days.
What truly sets this project apart is the tension between the 'gross' aesthetic and the genuine romanticism of the songwriting. While the production is blown-out and the vocals are often filtered through a layer of grime, the core of the music is deeply rooted in power pop and rockabilly. It is the sound of someone who loves The Ramones and The Ronettes in equal measure, filtered through the lens of modern garage-rock nihilism.
Start with 'First Blood' to hear the project at its most cohesive and punchy. It captures the essence of the Nobunny experience: short, sharp bursts of adrenaline that feel like a sugar rush followed by a mild concussion. It is perfect for anyone who thinks pop music is too clean or that punk music has forgotten how to have a sense of humor.
Nobunny was the stage persona of musician Justin Champlin, performing under the moniker since 2001. His debut LP, Love Visions, was home recorded and released in 2008 on Bubbledumb Records to positive reviews. It was re-released with 1-2-3-4 Go! Records in 2009 along with a second album, Raw Romance, released by Burger Records. His second official LP, First Blood, was released by Goner Records in September 2010. His last LP, Secret Songs, was released on Goner Records towards the end of 2013.
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Shares lo fi, bedroom production, tape saturation (production style); basement show, dive bar, summer (atmosphere)
Shares lo fi, bedroom production, tape saturation (production style); basement show, dive bar, summer (atmosphere)
Shares garage rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, rebellious, energetic (moods)
Shares garage rock, power pop (subgenres); basement show, dive bar, summer (atmosphere)
Shares garage rock, power pop (subgenres); playful, rebellious, energetic (moods)

Shares lo fi, bedroom production, tape saturation (production style); playful, rebellious, energetic (moods)
Shares garage rock, power pop (subgenres); basement show, dive bar, summer (atmosphere)
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