ty and the humanoids - home on the strange

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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 (who called themselves "The Humanoids") from his tiny hometown of Roscoe, Montana, back in September 1972. These ragtag extraterrestrials, with a peculiar liking for old-fashioned country music, saw something in Ty and chose him as their frontman. 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, bug-eyed aliens themselves adorned in matching black western wear, a pedal-steel-playing android, and Ty—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," scheduled for November 2024.