Datapanik Records Compilations

Datapanik Records was primarily active in the 1990s, although they've had a few releases out in the 2010s, and their roster of bands and artists on compilations reflect their prime years.

Girly Machine, New Bomb Turks, Pica Huss, Greenhorn, Gaunt, Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments are just a few that appear on the 1992 compilation Bumped By Karaoke.

1997's Ubu Dance Party features bands from all over the state, including Columbus bands like Skullbank, RC Mob, Haynes Boys, Scrawl, Pet UFO and others.

Video: Pet UFO Reunion Show 2008

Lollipop Issue 15: Pigasus by Pet UFO Review

Back in 1994 Pet UFO put out their first of two full length albums, Pigasus on Burnt Sienna Records. Lollipop, which was a long running print zine before it went digital (and is now Lollipop Magazine), reviewed the album upon release in Issue 15. Here's a bit of that:

Singer Souci Broskowitz is so incredibly desirable as she kicks the male sub-species in the balls again and again. She gouges the eyes and spits in the scars of any and all who cause her pain. The songs read like diary entries and, for a change, I care. The songs go beyond personal; the lyrics and the vocal chords that spew them are covered in guts. One obvious exception is "Lecture 19" which is just plain fun. It's about plants. I quote: "Botany turns me on at night/when I think of what plants do with the light/I just wanna hug a tree/photosynthesis is so good to me!" Gosh, do you think it's one big metaphor for how beautiful the gift of giving is? Processing the waste of others and turning it into something beneficial at no expense to you or them? Why do you want to chop me down? Am I reading into this too much?

New Additions: Washington Ave. 7" by Pet UFO

One of the fun aspects of picking up releases by bands is I often have no idea what they sound or the lineup of the band prior to putting the needle on the record. Pet UFO is one of those examples. A band name I had heard going back to my time moving to Columbus, but never actually having a chance to check them out as they were done in the mid-90s. I got their 1993 seven inch Washington Ave. from Burnt Sienna Records at a record swap in town and, although I heard them described simply as "punk," there is always a unique twist waiting, and Pet UFO is no different. Lead singer Souci Broskowitz gives a throat shredding performance that is refreshing in its raw and energetic simplicity.

Know Yer Band: Pet UFO

Band: Pet UFO

Members
Vocals - Souci Broskowitz
Guitar - Kevin Happell
Bass - Byron Weaver
Drums - Tony Painter

Releases
1993 - Flush 7" (Burnt Sienna Records)
1993 - 7" Split w/Bugman, Clay and Pretty Mighty Mighty (Burnt Sienna Records)
1993 - Washington Avenue 7" (Burnt Sienna Records)
1994 - Pigeon Heaven 7" (Burnt Sienna Records/Double Deuce Records)
1994 - Pigasus album (Burnt Sienna Records)
1995 - My Name Is Esther Cohen album (Double Deuce Records)

Know Yer Band: Pretty Mighty Mighty

Band Name: Pretty Mighty Mighty

Members
Vocals - Cori Churdar/Jon Chinn
Guitar - Jon Chinn/Billy Peake
Bass - Terry Manion/John Fitzgerald
Drums - Neal Schmitt
Violin - Noel Sayre

Releases
1993 - 7" split w/Walaroo (Simple Solution Records)
1993 - 7" single (Burnt Sienna Records)
1993 - 7" split w/Bugman, Pet UFO and Clay (Burnt Sienna Records)
1994 - Ugly album (Burnt Sienna Records)
1999 - Famous Past Lives album (Derailleur Records)
2002 - Normal ep (Derailleur Records)