Sister Transistor

Sister Transistor is a super fun solo project showing Jammes Luckett at her unapologetically poppiest, paying homage to much of the music that inspired her to be a musician and taught her how to write infectious tunes. This is no stale and watered-down "retro act," however. Sister Transistor shows Luckett's knack for sounds that feel both deeply familiar and fresh at the same time.

With a name that playfully nods to the vintage electronics of yore, Sister Transistor channels the warm, crackling spirit of classic transistor radios, where timeless melodies meet the thrill of new frequencies. It's a collision of eras that's genuinely harmonious. Listeners are offered a delightful experience through the golden age of pop, soul, and rock, all reimagined with a retro-futuristic twist.

Jammes's unique vision shines throughout Sister Transistor's discography. The critically acclaimed "Garagio"(2018) is a standout: a concept album of original tunes that celebrates the infectious popular music of the 1960s and 70s, from British Invasion and Motown to Spaghetti Westerns and early punk.

Reviewers praised the album for its "cinematic" feel, "tantalizing combination of catchy hooks and memorable melodies," and its ability to deconstruct and reinvent classic sounds into something raw, exciting, and truly different. It's like flipping through beloved old radio stations, with just a touch of playful interference from the present (or possibly future?).

Sister Transistor is also preparing to reissue powerful tracks like "Bad Girl" (2003), an anthem blending defiant girl group energy with sweet strings and an innovative ending where natural sounds subtly take over. Her sweet and satisfying rock take on the West Side Story classic, "Somewhere", further showcases her ability to reinterpret beloved songs with a modern edge.

Whether paying homage to music history or exploring new territories, Sister Transistor is all about creating music that’s fun and timeless. As demonstrated by "Garagio", each track feels like the rebirth of a forgotten frequency. As a bridge between eras, Sister Transistor asks listeners to "tune in, turn on, and rock out"—and embark on nostalgic yet vibrant and forward-thinking adventures in sound.