Ty Walker and the Humanoids

Ty Walker and the Humanoids have a backstory that's out of this world. Legend has it that frontman Ty Walker was abducted by aliens (self-named 'The Humanoids') from his tiny hometown of Roscoe, Montana, back in September of 1972. These rag-tag extraterrestrials, with a peculiar liking for old-fashioned country music, saw something in Ty and chose him as their front-man. Since then, they've been traversing the multiverse, honing their strange sonic craft.

Their live shows are something of a cosmic spectacle, featuring the large-headed, buggy-eyed aliens themselves adorned in matching black western wear, a pedal-steel playing android, and Ty, as the perhaps reluctant cowpoke frontman who leads the audience through an otherworldly set. The show is a multimedia experience with sci-fi elements and often includes a tin foil hat contest for attendees to join in.

While The Humanoids may think they're playing humanesque country music, their sound is a genre-bending fusion of alt-country, art rock, soul, sampledelia, swamp and psychedelic rock. To date, they've released their debut full-length album, "Where the Hell is Roscoe?" and are gearing up for their forthcoming second release, "Home on the Strange," set to drop in the fall of 2024.