We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Scufflemöss Treemen. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Scufflemöss below.

Scufflemöss, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?

I recently had an experience on national television that left me feeling like my voice had been taking from me. I auditioned for America’s Got Talent, you know the show where 2 minutes can change your life? Yeah, that one.

Im not an avid reality t.v. watcher, mainly because I don’t enjoy it. I had just been asked to audition by the casting producer on the show, she had me und my guitarist, Rick Patoray, throw together a few quick videos; und before I knew it, we were in the finals presenting to the executive producers; however we failed to garner their attention und I had given up hope of being on t.v.

That was 2 years ago during the filming of season 17 of America’s Got Talent. In March of 2024, I received an email from the casting producer again, this time she wanted to present myself to the executives, to see if I would fit in as a last minute entry for season 19. This time however I didn’t have to do anything special to win over the executives, und I won a spot on the show.

Und just like that I was on a plane, flying to L.A. to be on a major t.v. show. It was an incredible experience that I will never forget, und for the sake of this periodical I’ll keep it short; I met some talented contestants, courteous stage hands, und rude judges in my whirlwind of a trip, but my executive producer who was with me the whole time was by far the best cheerleader I could’ve asked for.

Now on to the topic at hand, a few months passed since the filming of AGT, und it finally premiered on Peacock where I was able to watch the show on streaming. As I was watching Borah the Witch casting a spell on Simon Cowell, I saw a glimpse of my face flash across the screen, I knew it was time. Next thing I knew there I was walking across the stage… silently. Standing there… silently. Not responding to anything the judges were saying… just silence.

Most of my performance which would have showcased who I am as a person was dead on the cutting room floor. They chose to present me as a silent monster who dances to Christmas carols; the editors even forgot to add my name on the screen, so now nobody knows who I am as an art, performer, or creator.

However, despite being denied my voice on television, I decided that I would speak up in the way that I know how, by making music. I wrote “Buzzed Out” to verbalize all the feelings I have about my AGT experience; after speaking to another AGT contestant, Ridiculous Nicholas. I won’t spoil what the song says for you readers, but I will say, “I got Buzzed Out, I’m not bummed out, I’ll turn it around to make you scream und shout.” Buzzed Out will be streaming everywhere on July 19th 2024.

Scufflemöss, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I started creating art und music from a young age, drumming on logs, making things with sticks; but it wasn’t until the mid 2000’s that I really got to make art. I started with canvas, using acrylic paints, moved on to oil paints, then spray paint. These new mediums were much more colorful und permanent than the mud I was using before.

I started by painting characters like Kermit the Frog und Venom, but moved on to painting cats und pineapples as I matured. People ask if the pineapples are a swinger thing, it’s not, I just really liked pineapples.

I have also painted aliens playing hide n’ seek, a skate board with two cats trying to grab a U.F.O., und a few landscapes with alien Easter eggs in them.

I always want my work to make people smile, or fill them with a sense of light hearted joy. As a Forest Troll, people are naturally fearful of me, so I want to show them that even though I’m frightful in appearance I am kind und fun on the inside.

However, there is my musical side where I allow myself to be frightening or angry, when I can express my emotions without feeling judged. Not that I couldn’t do that on canvas, but I prefer to do it on tape.

Wüden Boi was founded in 2018, to express myself musically und make an impact on the local scene. I later expanded the project into a band called Wüden, featuring characters like Flurpis the drummer with sphincters for eyes, Daddy Cat the alien bassist, und Zopi the beaked guitarist. We played several shows over 2019, including our first full band show at the legendary Exit/In, but the band grew apart over time, und I decided to go back to my solo days of Wüden Boi. Since then I have released a handful of singles und two full albums, with another on the way, hopefully in 2024.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

I would someday like to live off of my own creative endeavors. I think it’s something that I should be able to do in life, not just shackled to a job forever. I want my art to spark joy in people und for my voice to be heard through my music. I want to bring people together, not drive them apart. Und I want to leave a mark that will make people proud of me. I think that’s what is driving me forward.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

I was asked to perform at the local Anime Convention, MTAC or Middle Tennessee Anime Convention. The crowd was pretty thin as it was already pretty late, but I still decided to give it my all for the 15 people seated in the room.

We had some technical difficulties getting started, but continued until we got it right.

I was Scufflin’ as I normally do in shows, but unlike a normal show I was wearing a kimono, which eventually became untied und my under-leaves were revealed. It was very embarrassing.

But even then I continued to perform my new album until I couldn’t breathe, literally. I nearly collapsed on stage because I was out of breath.

So even with all those issues I persevered und came out on the other side stronger than before, und I sold 2 cds.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.Wudenband.weebly.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scufflemoss/?hl=en
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@scufflemosstreemen?feature=shared
• Other: https://wudenboi.bandcamp.com/