Jacob Lewis
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Jacob Lewis
@atxsubpunk.bsky.social
ATX (suburban) resident. Born 1983. Songwriter / creative director for the indie rock band Western Threads.

Passionate about cinema, music, anime, travel and other things. Happily married to Ainsley Richter; creative partner and band mate.
Final Fantasy Remake thoughts (3/?)

Tifa’s into mix CDs?? GIRL, I GOT YOU.
March 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
A few weeks ago I discovered a pair of old Gameboy SPs in my garage. Feeling inspired, I replace their batteries and eBay’d up OG Pokémon Red and Blue and a transfer cable. Who in the Austin / Cedar Park area wants to go on this journey with me??
February 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Yesterday I visited my parents and gave my Mom a copy of our single. She loved it inside and out but my Dad was… less than supportive. It’s genuinely comforting that no matter how many years pass I’m still the same little artsy-fartsy weirdo making him uncomfortable.
February 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It’s a crime, A CRIME!, that in this day and age of HD quality graphics and state of the art visuals that we still don’t have a Final Fantasy game with characters rendered in the gorgeous style of Yoshitaka Amano.
February 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This Western Threads flyer is one of my all time favs although I will concede that converting much of the relevant information (date, lineup) into a homemade cipher is somewhat impractical. Oh well. Some of the best artistic decisions are based on intuition.
February 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
My grandfather AKA Poppy AKA my last living grandparent passed away a few days ago. Two grandparents in six months. Emotionally I’m fine although my feelings are generally fluid. I miss you both.
February 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A CRUEL ANGEL’S FRONTMAN.

I couldn’t resist draping myself in the Evangelion “Boys Don’t Cry” shirt at our in-store performance.

“I mustn’t drop my pick, I mustn’t drop my pick…”
February 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
If you’re an ATX local who enjoys TRANSGRESSIVE INDIE ROCK and FREE DRINKS then head over to Antone’s Records tonight at 6:00!
February 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Close second is this Lou Reed / Terminator thing. “I said hey babe… are you Sarah Conner??”
February 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Currently watching “Dèmoni” by Lamberto Bava. The plot concerns a ragtag band of squares and punks coming together to fight a mob of demons in a German cinema. All that said the most surreal thing is this ginger witch cosplaying Buddy The Elf before turning into a six foot Rumpelstiltskin.
February 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
A very misty, moody walk around Austin, Texas today. Perfect weather for listening to the new Mogwai album. See if you can find the special tiny detail in the last pic!
January 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Today’s find is “Eisiger Wind” by LiLiPUT courtesy of @endofanear ! I typically think photos of the band are the laziest of all cover sleeves but I’ll make an exception for adorable Swiss weirdos.
January 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
First bathroom selfie of my life. I usually avoid these acts of vanity but how often do you find an Ingmar Bergman poster hung so tastefully above a urinal?
January 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
LOL. Pretty neat “guide” to David Lynch for anyone new to his work.
January 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Western Threads described as “cheery theatre kids” by the Austin Chronicle. We’ve never been cheery a day in our lives!!
January 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our new single “Sex Cult / Were You There” is now streaming on ALL PLATFORMS. Please listen, like and comment and see us THIS TUESDAY (1/21) at Antone’s Record Shop for a special in-store performance. The CULT knows, the CULT cares, the CULT loves you…
January 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Oh no! RIP David Lynch. I’ll be seeing Mulholland Drive (my favorite of his films) at @austinfilm NEXT SUNDAY (1/26) and I have an extra ticket for anyone who hasn’t seen it before. HMU!
January 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I never realized there was a “Western Threads” radio playlist on Spotify. Courtney Barnett, Elliot Smith and PJ Harvey… it’s a long list of artists who’ve been ripping us off for years!
January 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
WOW! Jean de Florette / Manon, Anora AND BASQUIAT?!? Best Criterion update in ages. Seeing “Jean” in theaters would be a bucket list experience. Are you hearing me AFS?!?
January 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
January 15, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I’d be an Austin Film Society member even without the goodies but the goodies ARE appreciated. Rad sticker! Kurosawa’s “Rashomon” tomorrow!
January 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’ve only just now discovered, after living in my current home for over ten years, that the cemetery from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is less than a five minute drive away. I pass it all the time!
January 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
No, Ranma. Just no. No, no, no. No. A THOUSAND TIMES NO!
January 3, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Oh boy, the bracket returns and once again 12 Monkeys is throwing elbows. This time against You’ve Got Mail. What say you all??
December 29, 2024 at 4:13 AM
Some obscure relative is gonna score big time during the white elephant gift swap tomorrow…
December 29, 2024 at 4:04 AM