Check out the “Shit Happens” Animated Promo Video (above) starring the voice talents of actor/musician Bill Mumy as album mascot “Joe Solid!” The animated spot, Produced and Directed by longtime Misfits & Ramones collaborator John Cafiero (of Osaka Popstar), brings to life the front, back and interior album artwork by underground comix artist Stephen Blickenstaff, best known for creating the cover art to the Cramps classic 1984 album “Bad Music for Bad People.”

DR. DEMENTO & JOHN CAFIERO ON NPR’S WORLD CAFÉ

05 / 21 / 2018



Dr. Demento and “Covered in Punk” Producer/creator John Cafiero (of Osaka Popstar) recently appeared on NPR’s nationally syndicated World Café for an in-depth interview segment that aired on over 200 different stations nationwide. If you missed it, click to listen to the complete interview online now via NPR.



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WGN Morning News gets ‘Covered in Punk’ with Dr. Demento & John Cafiero

04 / 09 / 2018

Click to view the segment online now.



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PHILADELPHIA IN STORE SIGNING SAT APRIL 21

04 / 03 / 2018

Attn: PHILLY! Get ‘Demented’ on ‘Record Store Day’ with the legendary Dr. Demento & “Covered in Punk” Producer John Cafiero (of Osaka Popstar), plus Special Guests Rodney Anonymous & Dean Clean of THE DEAD MILKMEN for an Instore Signing on Sat. April 21, 4-6pm at Main Street Music: 4444 Main St., Philadelphia PA 19127.



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Dr. Demento & John Cafiero appear as VIP Guests of KindieComm 2018

04 / 02 / 2018

On Sat. April 21, the one and only Dr. Demento, and Osaka Popstar frontman John Cafiero, (producer of the new compilation Dr. Demento Covered in Punk), will appear as special VIP guests at KindieComm 2018. “Kindie” is an abbreviated term that stands for independent kids’ music, and KindieComm, presented by XPN Radio and NPR’s World Cafe, celebrates that genre, bringing together radio programmers, industry professionals and artists alike. Click here for more details.



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WGN Radio’s Bill & Wendy Get “Covered in Punk”

04 / 01 / 2018

Click here to hear WGN Radio’s Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder Show welcome Dr. Demento and John Cafiero in-studio to discuss “Covered in Punk”.



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KTLA NEWS SEGMENT

03 / 21 / 2018

If you missed the TV airing of the segment, click below to watch radio icon Dr. Demento and “Covered in Punk” Producer John Cafiero (of Osaka Popstar) talk to KTLA News about the new album “Dr. Demento Covered in Punk”!



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YAHOO ENT INTERVIEW WATCH THE VIDEO ARCHIVE ONLINE NOW

03 / 10 / 2018

Yahoo Host and Music Editor Lyndsey Parker recently held a Facebook Live chat with Dr. Demento and album producer John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar) about the new release “Dr. Demento Covered in Punk”. Click to watch the entire video interview online now!



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“Already one of the best pop records of 2018.” -Tiny Mix Tapes

03 / 05 / 2018

CLICK TO READ THE REVIEW BY TINY MIX TAPES



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CHICAGO IN STORE SIGNING + Q&A SAT APRIL 7

03 / 04 / 2018

Attn: Chicagoland! Get ‘Demented’ with the legendary Dr. Demento & “Covered in Punk” Producer John Cafiero (of Osaka Popstar) on Sat. April 7th from 1-3pm at Rolling Stones Music (7300 W Irving Park Road, Norridge IL) for a Q&A + Instore Signing! Free bonus trading card giveaway to the first 50 attendees (with purchase) + more ‘demented’ surprises…

Local “Robble Rousers” The Hamburglars will also be in attendance for photo ops/meet and greet. Demented Punk T-shirts and pins will be in-stock and available for purchase. Hope to see you there!



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INSTORE SIGNING AT AMOEBA HOLLYWOOD WED. FEB. 28TH 5-7PM!

02 / 24 / 2018

Wind up your radios dementites and dementoids – the doctor is coming to Amoeba in Hollywood, CA!

Join us for a Covered in Punk album release signing with Dr. Demento (legendary radio personality) and John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar/album producer) PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS:

L.A. artist Colleen Green, Dale Bozzio of Missing Persons, and Andy Merrill (voice of Brak from Cartoon Network’s Space Ghost & The Brak Show).

To attend: Purchase your copy at Amoeba Hollywood to receive a ticket for admission to this awesome, demented event! In-store purchases only, limit 2 copies per person, space limited/while tickets last.

Click to visit Amoeba for more info



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