Pataphysics has been played on NTS in shows including Aaron Angell, featured first on 26 September 2022. Songs played include Nick Danger.

Pataphysics are a band from Austin, TX led by Patrick Healey (aka Pat A. Physics), formerly of the Zom Zoms. They play silly nonsensical songs about Jesus, handlebar mustaches, miniskirts, and Mexicans. Their name is in reference to French writer Alfred Jarry’s philosophy dedicated to the study of what lies beyond the realm of metaphysics. They are signed to Business Deal Records, who released their self-titled debut in April 2008.

Bandmembers:

Lockemup (vocals/lead guitar) Pat A. Physics (vocals/guitars/synths) Chef (vocals/drums) Cavedweller (vocals/bass) Mr. E (vocals/synths/percussions)

Other Members:

Preston Dukes Cari Palazzolo (of Belaire) Isabel Martin Jennifer Moore (of Yellow Fever) Adam Jones Rose-Tron Gene Defcon Timothy Bond Merilee Oblong A Brad Force and Lil’ Voltaire

and a hip hop band currently based in Melbourne, Australia.