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Carson Ellis
Carson Ellis is the “illustrator-in-residence” for The Decemberists (I’m guessing it helps that her husband is the band’s lead singer), but this Portland-based artist has a wide-ranging portfolio that...
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RokRiot Reveals: DKNG
I’ve been a fan of DKNG for as long as I’ve been running this blog, and like a lot of the gig poster designers I choose to profile, DKNG (also known as Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman) possess a set of...
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Donuts
Stones Throw Records is re-releasing J Dilla’s 2005 album, Donuts, as a special edition series of 45s. The history of Donuts is quite amazing—it began as a demo tape and ended up being a landmark...
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Eclipse/Blue
Above is a beautifully choreographed music video for “Eclipse/Blue,” a new track from Nosaj Thing (aka Los Angeles-based electronic artist, Jason Chung). “Eclipse/Blue” features dance mixed with...
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Jake Sauer
In addition to the work you see above, Jake has a portfolio full of impressive sketches.
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Mesh Experience
Developed by three German interaction design students, Mesh Experience translates sounds from a guitar into a large-scale light show that surrounds the performer and looks somewhat like an exploding...
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Luke Drozd
“…is a man who makes things for himself and others. He lives in South London.” He also runs a website called lukedrozd.com.
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Worst Album Art of All Time?
The Guardian recently compiled a gallery of the all-time worst album covers. Are they missing any?
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Austin Sellers
…and we’re back, with Portland gig poster designer, Austin Sellers. Need to see more? Then visit austinmadethis.com.
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Fat Boys
Eighties rap icons, the Fat Boys, have appropriately released a deluxe reissue of their debut self-titled album in a pizza box. The special edition packaging features a pizza picture disc vinyl housed...
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Third Man Reboot
Currently enjoying the album art reboot accompanying Third Man Records’ re-release of classic blues albums from Charley Patton, Blind Willie McTell and the Mississippi Sheiks. New album covers...
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Impactist
Portland’s Impactist is Kelly Meador and Daniel Elwing, a pair of filmmakers/ photographers who also happen possess a passion for recording music (with some serious 8-bit influences). The two have...
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Barton Damer
Last night I stumbled across the work of digital artist Barton Damer, an illustrator and designer who stands out thanks to his dreamlike aesthetic and crazy attention to detail. Barton has worked with...
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Best Art Vinyl
The Guardian recently summarized the Best Art Vinyl Awards from 2012. Do you agree with their selections for best album art of the year?
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Hello Mankind
Eighties-influenced electronica continues its dominance thanks to Hello Mankind, the new website and album release from Sapien featuring one of the greatest band bio’s ever: “By harnessing analog...
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Dan Mumford
Last week’s post on Protest the Hero introduced me to the work of designer Dan Mumford, and I felt compelled to share a bit more of his stellar portfolio. From album cover art to gig posters to...
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Mobile Orchestra
Interactive design firm AKQA recently released Mobile Orchestra, an interactive mobile experience that allows participants to turn their phones into members of an orchestra. The project was released...
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