Kepi Ghoulie

Available 4/24/26 — I Can Talk to the Animals (Single)

Get ready for some pure, unadulterated joy! Kepi Ghoulie has spent 40 years making records (Groovie Ghoulies), 25 years making outsider art, and 15 years producing books. This year, his creative worlds spectacularly collide as Stardumb Records publishes his first-ever children’s book, I Can Talk To The Animals, an illustrated version of a track from his beloved Kepi For Kids album.

To celebrate, SwankyTone Music is thrilled to announce a commemorative digital single, along with an extremely limited CD run from Eccentric Pop Records. Serving as the perfect musical companion, this special release brings Kepi’s vibrant, colorful illustrations right off the pages and into your ears. The featured track showcases the acoustic, sing-along magic of "I Can Talk to the Animals," the exact song that inspired the heartwarming storybook. Paired alongside it is the perennial crowd favorite and lovably goofy, country-fried charm of "Days That End in 'Y'." We swear parents love that one maybe even more than the kids do!

Whether you’re introducing the little ones to the magic of physical media or you're a lifelong fan of Kepi's infectious pop-punk positivity, this release captures his signature warm spirit and undeniable hooks. So round up the family, crack open the book, and get ready for some happy hootin’ and hollerin’ in Kepiland. Let a little California indie magic bring a smile to everyone—it’s a festival of fun!