Design Freaks (Design Freaks)

For episode 77 I spoke with poster artist and designer Federico “Fez” Moreno! Fez and I talk about his creative origins, visual inspiration beyond the 60s, design process, passion for analogue pen and ink, his days in the Electric Church, light shows, Austin woes, and of course psychedelia.  Thanks for tuning in! Follow Fez @fezmoreno fogwoodsounds.bandcamp.com Spacemachine.bandcamp.com Intensivecareunit.bandcamp.com chromaticcurrents.bandcamp.com This episode is sponsored by @distrokid 🎵 ➡️ distrokid.com/vip/designfreaks for a 30% discount! Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube linktr.ee/DesignFreaks ~~ Designfreakspodcast.com Ruinousmedia.com ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer “Cosmic Mystery” by Space Machine, courtesy of Fez Moreno

Clarita and guest @megkukull discuss art, design, Crucified Barbara, and theeeee Arturo Vega, graphic designer for the Ramones. A creative pioneer from Mexico, Arturo styled and designed for the Ramones, forever changing band merch history. From his arrest in Mexico to the evolution of one of the most recognizable logos of all time.  Support the show

Ep 2–Peter Saville with @compassruler was a deep dive! The origins of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures and OMD’s Dazzle Ships record designs! Plus Saville hates capitalism, Jan Tscichold escapes the nazis, Pulsars, the weird story of Factory Records, art projects and parlor tricks! And my DJ name is DAZZLESHITS wow everthing makes sense.     Support the show

My guest @lisabonetramsey joins me to talk about dentist office design, instagram posters, Bob Hickson, and Pennie Smith! We go over Smith’s time with Frendz Magazine, her Pink Fairies album design, stunning portrait photos and, of course, her photos of The Clash. Lots of twists and turns and mysterious brown cigarettes!  Support the show

My guest Bryan Standridge @echoesstudios and I cover so much! Seattle Christmas band Dancer and Prancer, the jingle bell thief, cat teeth, and of course the amazing Colin Fulcher aka Barney Bubbles. We discuss his upbringing and time at Twickenham College, Teenburger Designs, San Francisco awakening, the meaning behind his and Lemmy's names, and his fantastical contributions to the band Hawkwind......Join us on this journey to discover an artist and cosmic warrior. TRIGGER WARNING: DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE Support the show

For episode 80 I spoke with SFI Recordings label owner, musician, art director, printer, and designer Andrew Crawshaw! Andrew and I talk about his creative origins, Broken Press printing, screen printing ALL their amazing record sleeves and cassette packaging, designers for SFI, his passion for tactile pieces, a harrowing health ordeal, the new SOMAFREE INSTITUTE release, and what else is coming up next!  Thanks for tuning in! Design Freaks on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts.  This episode is sponsored by @distrokid 🎵 ➡️ distrokid.com/vip/designfreaks for a 30% discount! Follow SFI and Broken Press: https://sfirecordings.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brokenpressdesign/ https://www.discogs.com/label/1646380-SFI-Records https://brokenpressdesignandprint.com/ Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube linktr.ee/DesignFreaks designfreakspodcast.com Ruinousmedia.com Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4kCD4rTGd6k3TcrLRWWWA

CAN = "LIFE". In this mini DFCAC episode, I investigated the cover for CAN's 1972 release, Ege Bamyasi. Designed by the dynamic duo, Ingo Trauer and Richard J. Rudow, this is one of my favorite CAN records – it features Damo Suzuki and some of their most memorable songs. I go over two separate stories about the name Ege Bamyasi (Turkish for Aegean Okra), the recent Damo documentary, and what I was able to find out about Ingo. Check out the youtube for companion visuals or listen wherever you get podcasts. Thank you for tuning in!  Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! linktr.ee/DesignFreaks This episode is sponsored by @distrokid 🎵 ➡️ distrokid.com/vip/designfreaks for a 30% discount! ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer ~~ SOURCES https://www.discogs.com/release/12469110-Can-Ege-Bamyasi https://www.discogs.com/style/krautrock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ege_Bamyasi https://www.weser-kurier.de/bremen/wie-ein-bremer-das-woodstock-festival-erlebte-doc7e4cstuxe2u4xjpm5bq https://www.weser-kurier.de/ratgeber/ein-pures-vergnuegen-doc7e40b22xh8510jctg5ni https://monolithcocktail.com/a-z/archive/can-ege-bamyasi/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat-Club https://youtu.be/tKL_jZkJopA?si=Kpw0PIh_3rayeue5 LEARN MORE ABOUT CAN AND DAMO SUZUKI https://youtu.be/B30OnElAv5o?si=MsZttXzxH3gR0gaX ENERGY: DAMO SUZUKI DOCUMENTARY BY Michelle Heighway Now available to watch on Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/ondemand/energythefilm •Energy: A Documentary About Damo Suzuki - is now available as a limited DVD run of 500.• Energy is a testament to an eternally inspiring and empathic artistic spirit. https://linktr.ee/energythefilm LIGHT A CANDLE FOR INGO TRAUER https://trauer.weser-kurier.de/traueranzeige/ingo-trauer/gedenkkerzen

In this mini DFCAC episode, I dive into the cover for Janelle Monae’s ambitious 2010 concept album, The ArchAndroid. I discuss the story of her alter ego–time traveling android Cindi Mayweather, the art deco glory of her crown, references to Metropolis, the Matrix, Sun Ra, Afrofuturism, magick, creative talents Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Chuck Lightning!  Check out the youtube for companion visuals or listen wherever you get podcasts. Thank you for tuning in!  Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! linktr.ee/DesignFreaks ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer ~~ SOURCES https://nymag.com/arts/popmusic/features/66012/ https://www.thenation.com/article/society/metropolis-workers-class-uprising/ https://www.eruditorumpress.com/blog/a-short-guide-to-janelle-mone-and-the-metropolis-saga https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-in-review-5-rb-trends-sza-summer-walker https://www.mixonline.com/recording/wonder-lightning-meet-duo-behind-janelle-monae-and-deep-cotton-366458

I spoke with Seattle record shop owner Brad Tilbe of Nellis Records! He shared some stories from his time running the Light in the Attic record shop in Seattle Center, and transitioning into a record shop owner.  We talk about his store moving into the building that formerly housed the Lo-Fi Performance Gallery (and the other new tenants in the space), aligning goals with the Vera Project and the Black Lodge, his ethos and commitment to community building, his beloved Nick Drake box set design, Ian and Baxter Dury covers, and lots more….thanks for tuning in!    “He’s got a very cool and weird taste in music that doesn’t necessarily fit in a conventional space…and so do we. So it made perfect sense.” – Ricky Graboski, Executive Director at The Vera Project The Vera Project is an all-ages nonprofit space dedicated to fostering personal and community transformation through collaborative, youth-driven engagement in music and art. A music venue, screen print shop, recording studio, art gallery, and safe space for radical self-expression, VERA is a home to Seattle’s creative community. Thanks for tuning in! This episode is sponsored by Distrokid. Check out distrokid.com/vip/designfreaks for a 30% discount!  Follow Brad @nellisrecords Nellis Records on Facebook https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/diy-music-venue-black-lodge-reopens-in-seattles-south-lake-union/ Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! linktr.ee/DesignFreaks ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer

Jeff Kleinsmith, VP of Creative at Sub Pop Records, describes creative origins, his time at The Rocket Magazine, his bands, Italian mid century influence, pre-internet graphic design, record cover mistakes / process, film posters, and lots more!   Thanks for listening, friends! @jeffkleinsmith@subpophttps://cargocollective.com/httpwwwjeffkleinsmithcom~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer“Toil and Folly” by Stymie Support the show

Callum Rooney is a graphic designer, illustrator, and print maker based in Auckland, New Zealand.  He’s designed posters and album covers for a roster of international bands including Acid Mother’s Temple, King Gizzard, the Levitation Festival, and his band Ounce.  We chat about his creative beginnings, print making, and general ooziness! Thanks for listening, friends! @callumrooneyarthttps://www.callumrooney.com/https://ounceband.bandcamp.com/album/oz~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Other music by Ounce, courtesy of Callum Rooney Support the show

Raissa is an Italian-born, UK-based art director, graphic designer, and musician who specializes in digital typography and branding. Her clients include MTV, Apple, Adobe, NY Times, WeTransfer, artists Willie Nelson, Paul Weller, Idles and many others.  We discuss her current artist residency in Ibiza, how she got started with zines & a radio show, designing for bands, outside inspo, what it means to be a “360 designer”, exciting upcoming projects! So much talent!  Thanks for listening, friends.  @raissa_pardinihttps://raissapardini.com/swide/ ~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer SOURCES https://www.pocko.com/talent/raissa-pardini/ https://raissapardini.com/studio/ https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/raissa-pardini-graphic-design-240321 https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/group-font-raissa-pardini-typography-graphic-design-120520 https://www.creativeboom.com/news/raissa-pardini-reveals-her-type-of-revolution-in-a-new-exhibition-of-protest-art/ Support the show

This episode is dedicated to Andy Warhol record cover art. Learn what makes it a Warhol cover, how young Andy got started, who he collaborated with, which album cover ruined the vinyl inside and also ranks among the most shocking sleeves of all time!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOURCES: Thank you, Andy Earholehttps://warholcoverart.com/ Thank you, Richard Forresthttps://recordart.net/2012/09/30/andy-warhols-record-cover-art-or-covers-that-bear-andy-warhols-art/ https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/andy-warhol-best-album-covers-lennon-rolling-stones/ https://www.discogs.com/artist/240120-Andy-Warhol?sort=year%2Casc&limit=25&type=Credits&subtype=Visual&filter_anv=0 WWEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pO7ksawz5Y Commercialhttps://youtu.be/euiKFDgDl4k https://sites.google.com/view/waltersteding/warhol-interview?authuser=0 Madonna wedding presenthttps://www.lempertz.com/en/catalogues/lot/998-1/740-andy-warhol.html Ciccone Youthhttps://youtu.be/pjiZ0-y82_0 https://www.baltimoresun.com/ph-ho-visual-art-warhol-20111214-story.html https://festivalpeak.com/sticky-fingers-how-an-album-cover-defined-the-rolling-stones-6d1ee2031851 https://wsimag.com/art/11713-bang-andy-warhol-early-pop-drawings-1952-1962 https://youtu.be/euiKFDgDl4k ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

EPISODE 50! Publisher, Creative Director, Archivist Aaron Tanner talks about his 15 years designing for Ween, independently publishing books as Melodic Virtue (Butthole Surfers, Ministry, the Residents, Lil Bub!), industry challenges and changes, super exciting upcoming projects and lots more.  Follow Aaron/Melodic Virtue:  @melodicvirtuehttps://www.melodicvirtue.com/ ~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~ A Box of Bubbles is the revised and updated edition of the book, with an exclusive cover design, an essay by American designer Clarita Hinojosa and sixteen new pages of rare material painstakingly retrieved by the author, together with five specially re-created pieces of Bubbles memorabilia in a truly covetable celebration of one of the greatest creative minds in design history. PREORDER: https://vol.co/product/barney-bubbles/ https://barneybubbles.com/ ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerAll other music courtesy of Aaron Tanner Support the show

Episode 51! Clarita talks about her essay in The Wild World of Barney Bubbles and takes a stroll through the book: Barney's process, behind the scenes stories, marketing mischief and design pranks. Available now at bookshop.org!  Plus: the Design Freaks instagram is still hacked!  Stay tuned, friends and thank you for listening.  ~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Order The Wild World of Barney Bubbles ~A Box of Bubbles is the revised and updated edition of the book, with an exclusive cover design, an essay by American designer Clarita Hinojosa and sixteen new pages of rare material painstakingly retrieved by the author, together with five specially re-created pieces of Bubbles memorabilia in a truly covetable celebration of one of the greatest creative minds in design history. ORDER: https://vol.co/product/barney-bubbles/ https://barneybubbles.com/ ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

In episode 52 Clarita chats with pal Nick Turner from Sub Pop Records. Nick is a Seattle musician, record collector, co-founder of Sonic Reducer on KEXP, currently at Sub Pop, and all around great human. He talks about his bands, working at record stores, his college radio show, starting a punk show in Seattle, The Vera Project, Sub Pop Singles Club, terrifying Beatles, confusing covers, design pranks, and way more! Thanks for listening. Follow the new Instagram account: @designfreakspod  ~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~ NIck’s Bands: Private Room https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/forever-and-ever-lp-lungs-084 Dead Language https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dead-language-lp-lungs-020 WALLS https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-future-is-wide-open-lp-lungs-028 Society Nurse https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/society-nurse-lp-lungs-019 Cold Sweat https://ironlungrecords.bandcamp.com/album/blinded-remastered-lp-lungs-095-2 ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

Clarita’s guest for episode 53 is multi Grammy Award-winning graphic designer, artist, and founder of Phyx Design – Masaki Koike!  We discuss his projects: WOODSTOCK: Back to the Garden-The definitive 50th anniversary archive and What It Is! and Funky Soul and Rare Grooves boxed sets for Rhino Records. Both earned Grammy Awards for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package and he’s also racked up multiple Grammy nominations for Black Sabbath –The Dio Years, Phish – The Clifford Ball, The Smith Tapes and Grateful Dead – Get Shown the Light  Masaki shares the fascinating process behind the LOU REED / WORDS & Music / May 1965 packaging – working with Laurie Anderson and Light in the Attic Records. A truly inspiring guest and a delightful conversation!  Follow Masaki:  https://phyxdesign.com/@phyxdesignhttps://www.discogs.com/artist/1829342-Masaki-Koike Follow the new Instagram account: @_designfreakspodcast_  Support the show

Episode 54 features artist and Big Boys founder, Tim Kerr! We talk about his origins as a creative and his many music projects, how to avoid the quicksand of nostalgia, the distinction between DIY and “punk” culture, artists he’s working with, Big Boys album art, the reissues, and lots more… Thanks for listening! Timkerr.net@movetk Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ ~~Designfreakspodcast.comDonate to help with recording costs Thank you!Ruinousmedia.com~~ For the podcast: Light in the Attic’s Liner Notes - LOU REED - WORDS & MUSIC, MAY 1965 and to order the record go to ruinousmedia.com/litawordsandmusicpodcast~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerAll other music, courtesy of Tim Kerr This episode is dedicated to Randy Biscuit Turnerhttps://youtu.be/CxDhycctC3s Support the show

In episode 55, I speak with comic artist and musician Zak Sally (The Hand, Low, Enemymine). NOTE: This episode was recorded the day before founding member of Low, Mimi Parker passed away so our tone is much different than it would be today. The world lost such a special talent/voice/truth/light. Please keep an eye on the Low facebook page for a special piece that Zak wrote for Mim. I'm so thankful that I got to meet with Zak. We covered a lot of ground, including stories behind the Low album covers, Fantagraphics, teaching, and his life and creative trajectory. What is the point of Art? Thank you for listening, friends @zak_sallyhttps://lamano21.bigcartel.com/ Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_  ~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerAll other music, courtesy of Zak Sally Support the show

My guest for ep 56 is Jeffrey Everett of ROCKETS ARE RED. Jeffrey is an award winning graphic designer, illustrator, and author working outside of Washington, DC. He’s designed for Lou Reed, Flight of the Conchords, Patton Oswalt, Childish Gambino, Universal Records, LiveNation, Dreamworks, and so many more... He shares some incredible tales of: being targeted by QAnon, school woes, his new book, screen printing with BLOOD, working with Lou Reed, getting the worst Phish poster award, hidden easter eggs in illustration… Thanks for listening! rockets-are-red.comLet-it-bleed.squarespace.com@rocketsarered Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerAll other music by Tim Sims Support the show

What a year!  All about 2022 and beyond...I go over some of my favorite album art from the year and then chat with Matt and Chris from Damaged Goods Radio about their awesome show. We talk about their favorite record covers of all time and they share the goofiest sleeves in their collections.... Thanks for listening! @damagedgoodsinc Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~For the podcast: Light in the Attic’s Liner Notes - LOU REED - WORDS & MUSIC, MAY 1965 and to order the record go to ruinousmedia.com/litawordsandmusicpodcast ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer SOURCES https://www.creativeboom.com/news/best-art-vinyl-award-2022/https://youtu.be/vnOyMSEWNTs https://www.google.com/search?q=lucifer+on+the+moon&oq=lucifer+on+the+moon&aqs=chrome.0.0i355i512j46i512j0i512l8.3602j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:870e3906,vid:kU2pggVTkNo HauntLove MATILDA FINN  https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/artists-behind-best-album-art-of-2022 Support the show

Introducing: Design Freaks Covers a Cover, mini episodes that focus on fun facts behind just one album cover at a time. Available on youtube and anywhere else you find podcasts.  This week, Clarita takes a peek into Grace Jones' iconic record Nightclubbing: Jean Paul Goude's painted photo, the songs Grace brilliantly covered, the album art parodies… Subscribe for more mini and full episodes, coming soon!  Support the show

In my newest episode, I talked to artist/designer Leesa Westwood about the wild and beautiful psychedelic worlds she creates for bands, her artistic origins, living in Toronto, design process, fonts, and the first record covers she remembers. Spoiler: hideous sexy robots!  Check out the youtube vid for more visuals – thanks for listening and watching, friends <3 @leesawestwood Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerThis episode: “Le Fangz” by The Grogans and “Tension” by Wine Lips Support the show

Did you know De La Soul's 3 Feet High and Rising was designed to have no right way up? The cover works at any angle! In this "Covers a Cover" episode, I share what I learned about this glorious De La debut – the punk historian/collector responsible for the neon D.A.I.S.Y Age aesthetic, design process, photography, inside sleeve comics, and  other random connections!  This record brought me so much joy as a kid and I thought the design was worth talking about.  And of course, this episode is dedicated to the brilliant David Jude Jolicoeur / Trugoy the Dove / Plug 2 / Dave. He passed way too soon but left a giant legacy. He revealed his battle with congestive heart failure publicly in November 2017, in the opening scene of the video for De La's "Royalty Capes".  In the video, Trugoy wears a  LifeVest defibrillator and said, "it will shock me, and hopefully bring me back from the matrix. I'm ready just to get back to the stage. I miss it. I love traveling; I love being around my guys. And I want that back."  #restinpowertrugoy Thank you for listening and watching, friends.SOURCES: https://youtu.be/QaoJb72J-K8 https://recordcollectormag.com/reviews/album/daisy-age https://hypergallery.com/en-us/products/de-la-soul-3-feet-high-and-rising Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

In this episode, I got to chat with Seattle designer, illustrator, and art director Sasha Barr! Sasha shares about his years designing and art directing at Sub Pop Records, skating and working with local skate shops, large scale work, creative beginnings, his fascinating family (and their connection to Big Star!), and of course his two Grammy nominations/win for Father John Misty. Inspiration City!  Thanks for listening! Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer SOURCES: https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/the-grammys-2018-winners-package-design-and-music-video-290118 https://youtu.be/Dd0ugVJghDc Support the show

It’s the 20th anniversary of the White Stripes' album Elephant –In my 3rd Covers a Cover episode, I WAY over-think the cover of this 2003 release. I talk circus and funeral symbols, theories, shadows, who designed and photographed the sleeve....  Thanks for listening and watching! Head on over to the youtube channel to follow along.  This record cover was also mentioned in my interview with @jordanwarrenvisuals - out soon! Thanks, Jordan  Thanks for tuning in! Follow the show @_designfreakspodcast_Design Freaks on YouTube~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerSOURCES: https://diffuser.fm/cover-stories-the-white-stripes-elephant/ https://www.discogs.com/master/10341-The-White-Stripes-Elephant https://norselandsrock.com/elephant-the-white-stripes/#:~:text=The%20title%20was%20chosen%20because,in%20a%20head%2Don%20elephant. https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/music/sound-and-vision-the-white-stripes-elephant/Third Man Records ULTRA LP with floating hologram of an angel: https://youtu.be/i-8B-_Jq2ro Help the elephants!https://impactful.ninja/best-charities-for-protecting-elephants/ https://myfahlo.com/products/elephant-tracking-bracelet?variant=31823858335855 https://worldelephantday.org/friends-of-world-elephant-day Support the show

I spoke with freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator from the UK, Jordan Warren! Jordan has worked with Sony Music Nashville, Bandcamp, Sacred Bones Records, SFI Records and many others…We spoke about his creative origins, techniques, and focus on the record’s center label as a centerpiece instead of an afterthought. And about how design genius Barney Bubbles inspired him to branch out and experiment with different styles. Check out the Jordan Warren digital products on Gumroad@jordanwarrenvisualsThanks for tuning in!linktr.ee/DesignFreaksDesignfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

For my 64th episode, I talk with musician, artist, and my good pal Lars Finberg of The Intelligence (and many other bands). This is a reunion for us and we catch up on his co-working process with graphic designer Jun Ohnuki, art inspiration, favorite music, and tons of jokes.  This episode is dedicated, in loving memory, to my mother Alice who I speak about in the intro.  Thanks for everything, Lars, and thanks for tuning in, folks!  @lars_finberg https://linktr.ee/theintelligence Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube~~ Morning People by Mason Lowe! ~~ Design Freaks Link Treedesignfreakspodcast.com Ruinousmedia.com ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Thememusic: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer All other music by Lars Finberg Support the show

In this episode, I explore the artwork for Outkast's 3rd album, Aquemini! Illustrator Gregory Hawkins' artistic journey from Columbus Ohio to Atlanta, Midnight Star's Freak-a-Zoids, the phone call of destiny, cosmic portals and hieroglyphs inspired by Sun Ra, an unexpected prog rock sample and way more! Thank you for tuning in! Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_Link Tree Design Freaks on YouTube~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer SOURCES: https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/entertainment/arts/2022/03/02/how-columbus-native-created-album-cover-outkasts-aquemini/9347427002/ https://www.theroot.com/28-days-of-album-cover-blackness-with-vsb-day-16-outk-1846278367 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquemini https://www.juxtapoz.com/news/design/sound-and-vision-outkast-s-aquemini-and-an-interview-with-creative-director-dl-warfield/ https://www.discogs.com/release/363625-OutKast-Aquemini Support the show

700 beds! This episode covers the story behind A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd. It’s not technically a Hipgnosis cover…or is it? I talk about the new documentary Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)  (Go see it!!) This record cover didn’t make an appearance in the film for good reason but I still wanted to explore this insane feat that could only have been pulled off by the amazing Storm Thorgerson. Fast forward to 2021 and the band gets back together for a remix of the original art…kind of.  BONUS: watch til the end for my ai experiments in attempting to create this thing the lazy way. What could go wrong? Check it out on youtube under Design Freaks Podcast and everywhere else you get podcasts!  ***I also recommend you check out my Hipgnosis episode from 2020 (it’s #12! Not 13 like I say in the episode lol) with the one and only Kurt Bloch!***~~ Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube~~ Design Freaks Link Treedesignfreakspodcast.com Ruinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer SOURCES:  https://ultimateclassicrock.com/pink-floyd-momentary-lapse-of-reason-remixed-cover-interview/ https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/day-pink-floyd-hauled-700-1675009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hxn1Jy_v0I https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Momentary_Lapse_of_Reason#:~:text=The%20cover%20shows%20hundreds%20of,references%20%22Learning%20to%20Fly%22. https://youtu.be/6Hxn1Jy_v0I Support the show

Design Freaks Podcast, Episode 67 – Lydia Lunch came to Seattle for two nights to perform Murderous Again…with musicians Tim Dahl and Matt Nelson at the Rabbit Box Theatre. On night two, we sat down for a chat onstage! Lydia shares stories about touring, violence, her boobs, stealing records, the first record cover she remembers, her podcast the Lydian Spin…Thanks for tuning in! Follow Lydia: @lydia.lunch.officialThe Lydian Spin Podcastlinktr.ee/LydiaLunch Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ linktr.ee/DesignFreaks Design Freaks on YouTube ~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

Seattle artist Travis Ritter returns to discuss the punk connections to Pee-wee's Playhouse and the endless creative impact of Paul Reubens.Paul's beginnings with the Groundlings, bringing outcasts together, building timeless worlds, defining generations of delightful weirdos 🖤BONUS: Jump into a portal and land in December 2020 🌀 to hear all about the three album artists who worked on the Playhouse: Gary Panter, Wayne White, and Phil Hartman. Punk/puppets and yes, Kap'n Karl designed a Steely Dan record!Thanks for tuning in! Please share with other vinyl and design freaks.  Travis is @compassruler Follow the show: linktr.ee/DesignFreaks @_designfreakspodcast_Design Freaks on YouTube Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer “Deacon Blues” performed by Simon Fransman @simonfransmanhttps://youtu.be/1-6UbukwaF0 Support the show

In episode 69, Clarita discusses the art and design behind Slayer’s iconic Reign in Blood album packaging. Larry Carroll’s mixed media process, making pop fans “ill”, hidden erections, and of course buckets of blood! Check it out under Design Freaks on youtube and wherever you get audio podcasts. Thanks for tuning in! Follow the show: linktr.ee/DesignFreaks@_designfreakspodcast_Design Freaks on YouTube~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer~~ designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~ If you like this episode, check out KILL THE LIGHTENING OF PUPPETS: The Metallica episode. the stories behind the artwork for their first three records plus metal up your ass. Episode 23 SOURCEShttps://www.loudersound.com/features/slayer-reign-in-blood-album-artwork-interview https://www.revolvermag.com/music/slayer-reign-blood-jeff-hannemans-widow-shares-original-cover-art-prototype https://hyperallergic.com/502959/remembering-lawrence-carroll-an-american-artist-in-europe/ https://www.discogs.com/master/7728-Slayer-Reign-In-Blood https://www.discogs.com/artist/1831145-Stephen-Byram Support the show

I spoke with artist and designer Eloise Leigh of Dark Entries Records and all things New Age Rage!  Eloise speaks about her recent move to CDMX after a decade in Berlin. We talk about her creative origins, design process, passion for analogue print, xerox decay, the "Music archeology" of Dark Entries Records, and how fate brought her and Josh Cheon together….catching dreams / coincidences / MAGICK.   Thanks for tuning in! Follow Eloise @new_age_rageNewageraaage.bigcartel.com Check out the archives of Eloise’s glorious show NEW AGE RAGE on Berlin Community Radio Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

You can’t have good without the bad…or the Louvins without the Ira. Learn all about this kooky gospel cover and the Loudermilk brothers who made it out of the Appalachian mountains and gave us something spooky….blood harmonies, crappy record deals, demonic portraits, gunshots, scumbaggery,  a 16ft. Satan, explosions, “fits of faith”! Thanks for tuning in! This episode is sponsored by Distrokid. Check out distrokid.com/vip/designfreaks for a 30% discount!  Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube patreon.com/DesignFreaksPodcast Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! linktr.ee/DesignFreaks ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer SOURCES: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/satan-is-real-the-gospel-darkness-of-the-louvin-brothers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satan_Is_Real https://youtu.be/bffPVFZDhrQ?si=6Zj7ZT4VCO3QgyzG https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/louvin-brothers-running-wild Support the show

CONGRATS TO PERRY SHALL AND EL OMS FOR THEIR 2024 GRAMMY NOMINATION (BEST RECORDING PACKAGING)!! In episode 72, I let you in on this eye-popping, black light inspired design for The Arcs’ “Electrophonic Cronic” album and all the extras. Then I take a look back at my chat with Perry from May, 2020: Album designer for Easy Eye Sound and T Shirt King Perry Shall talks Philadelphia, working for Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), his Covid cartoon series, his t-shirt show, Questlove, Harry Nillson, 90's bar mitzvah holodeck, and becoming friends with Gilbert Gottfried! Thanks for tuning in!  FOLLOW PERRY:@perryshall@t_time_shirtshowwww.perryshall.comhttps://wildflowersofamerica.bandcamp.com/ VIDEOS! EL OMS:@el_oms_art FOLLOW DESIGN FREAKS:@_designfreakspodcast_  @ruinousmedia Ruinousmedia.comdesignfreakspodcast.com DESIGN FREAKS EPISODE #37: “BLACKLIGHT POSTER POWER” Want to help support my podcast? Donate any amount here:) Thank you! Theme Music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged BugOutro: “Cold Blooded” by Hound Support the show

In this mini DFCAC episode, I dive into the lore and people behind Lou Reed's second solo studio album, Transformer. The photography of Mick Rock and Karl Stoecker, graphic designer and model Ernie Thormahlen, glam and drag: the people who inspired Lou’s lyrics, reasoning behind the font choice Electus as: ‘Transformer’ – high voltage – the electrical connotation of a transformer, and also the blurred lines concerning Lou’s career and even his sexuality….and as usual, I explore connections to so many other great covers.I could have gone on for hours about each one of those subjects so consider this episode a loving introduction to this cover and its many fascinating components.  Check out the youtube for companion visuals or listen wherever you get podcasts. Thank you for tuning in!  Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube Subscribe wherever you get podcasts! linktr.ee/DesignFreaksCheck out episode 53 WITH MASAKI KOIKE, DESIGNER OF LOU REED WORDS & MUSIC 1965 to learn more about the design and packaging nominated for Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package, Grammy Awards 2024.  ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer~~ SOURCES: https://classicalbumsundays.com/album-of-the-month-lou-reed-transformer/https://madelinex.com/2018/05/16/lou-reed-transformed/https://fontsinuse.com/uses/5054/lou-reed-transformer-album-arthttps://www.moma.org/collection/works/156019https://fontsinuse.com/uses/6663/the-electric-circus-posters-flyers-ads Support the show

Clarita and Scott talk The Shape of Sound, his 100 mid-century record cover exhibit featuring 20 designers. Plus, Ronald Clyne's origin story as a horror illustrator for Arkham House Publishing, and his time at Columbia and Folkways Records. –Joseph Albers' Persuasive Percussion–Scott gives his tips for storing records!–Being goth in the 40's! Check out the exhibit catalog (in PAST exhibits) at https://non-breaking.space/Tons of info on his collection on Instagram @dcmnts Support the show

Tyler comes over to talk Kim Gordon, Sonic Youth record covers, record store dudes in the 90’s, art, sun tans, you get it! Support the show

The Death Episode: Goodbye 2019. My guest @voxmod and I discuss Vaughan Oliver’s life and career as an iconic album designer, the death of 2019, DMT, ego death, Ram Dass, becoming fractals and shapes, fear, and Ganzfeld energy for 2020! designfreakspodcast.com /  Support the show

I put a mic in front of Seattle musician Lars Swenson (The Catheters, Bread & Butter) to discuss Buzzcocks designer Malcolm Garrett, our favorite interactive gatefolds, and old Seattle on the “Ave”. What nerds! – – Support the show

My guest Kurt Bloch and I discussed SO MANY THINGS. The Fastbacks origin story, Vancouver and Seattle punk scenes of the late 70’s/early 80’s, the first album cover Kurt designed, No Threes Records, when Duff joined the Fastbacks, our favorite Hipgnosis records, creepy attraction, and lots more. Plus two Bad Scene songs!  --Hipgnosis:  Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell, and Peter Christopherson Support the show

MY guest @megkukull and I  talk Covid-era isolation, Genesis P-Orridge, Lady Jaye, Edley Odowd, COUM Transmissions, Psychic TV, Anton LaVey, tigers....and spitting is cancelled. Thanks for listening! Support the show

My guest Joe Plummer (Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, Shins, Mister Heavenly, Magic Magicians) and I talk Public Image Ltd, Flipper, Dub and Reggae, and so many other things…Ruinous Media, the Tour Stories podcast, Coromandelles, records and record covers that made an impression on him, what he’s listening to etc! Run-on sentences; this is a fun one!  Support the show

I pay a special tribute to Florian Schneider-Esleben, co-founder of Kraftwerk.  Who was the MAN-MACHINE / ROBOT / SHOWROOM DUMMY?  Support the show

Album designer for Easy Eye Sound and T Shirt King PERRY SHALL talks Philadelphia, working for Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), his Covid cartoon series, his t-shirt show, Questlove, Harry Nillson, bar mitzvah holodeck, and becoming friends with Gilbert Gottfried! ––– Support the show

King Khan @khannibalism and I talk Black Power Tarot, Little Richard, KK & BBQ album art, how he met and started performing with the Sun Ra Arkistra, The Invaders documentary soundtrack and jesus christ so much more! ––  Support the show

I introduce Laini (born Sylvia Abernathy), Chicago civil rights activist and the first femme graphic designer to be credited with jazz album design.  Laini designed for Delmark records in the 1960’s but I also discuss her fame as the art director for the Wall of Respect mural on Chicago’s south side.  I discuss her four best-known album designs, including her use of artwork, interesting fonts, and vibrating colors. ---EPISODE PAGE--- Support the show

My interview with Tlingit/Unangax̂ artist, musician, and founder of HomeSkillet Records out of Sitka, Alaska, Nicholas Galanin. Nicholas (Yéil Ya-Tseen) shares his experiences with family during covid, his new album in progress, and collaborating remotely. We also discuss the theme of Indigenous erasure in his art and the album designs for both his label and his band Indian Agent–––––– Support the show

I talk to Sean about the apocalyptic shitty world, The Spits aesthetics, their upcoming sixth album, tour shenanigans, CHiPs! –––––––– Support the show

Enter the crystal cave...We talk Design School and Breaking Rules / Covid and Freelance / The Sarcastic New Age / Moving Forward… Support the show

iwantyoustudio.com, Dumb Eyes Agency, record cover packaging for Shabazz Palaces, Fuck Trump series, 3D art, his huge vinyl collection and recently launched youtube channel called Mystery Discs that features treasures from his collection! ~~~~~ Support the show

The Metallica / Halloween / 2 Year Anniversary Show!Painter Don Brautigam’s art, The Stand, a haunted recording session, toilet demos with Mustaine...thanks for listening! ~~~~ Support the show

Sonny Smith (Sonny and the Sunsets) is a San Francisco songwriter and artist. We discuss the therapy of creating clay dog heads, touring Alaska, and his creative process as he works on album art for an upcoming country project.  Of course I had to ask about his ambitious art/music project from 2010 "100 Records" where 100 artists produced artwork for the record covers of fictional bands! Sonny then wrote and recorded 200 songs for the a and b sides of the records. Only 200? ~~~~~ Support the show

Captain Carl designed a Steely Dan record? In this episode, artist and Totino Pizza Boy Travis Ritter and I discuss the work and life of artist Gary Panter....and the other album designers (Wayne White and Phil Hartman) that worked with him on the TV show Pee Wee's Playhouse! Screamers is the magic word! AAAH~~~~~~~ Support the show

GRATITUDE, ANXIETY, AND SILVER APPLES. In my final episode of 2020, I say thank yous and goodbyes, especially to music visionary and graphic designer Simeon Coxe of Silver Apples. Plus a brief/crazy history of the band and how the record sleeve design for “Contact” marked the death of Silver Apples....or did it?–––– Support the show

Jesse Lortz is a multimedia artist based in Atlanta,GA formerly of Seattle, WA AKA @draculasflute. His music projects have included Case Studies, The Fe Fi Fo Fums, The Dutchess And The Duke and he just released his annual dirty clouds calendar for 2021. That’s right - gender neutral, sentient cloud beings who have all kinds of adventures! We talk about the origin story of that project, starting out making xerox flyers for punk shows, risograph printing, his favorite gatefold of all time, and Ariel MAGA Pink? ~~~~ Support the show

I pay tribute to the life of Daniel Dumile, his transformation into absurdist super-villain MF DOOM, and the art of the Doomiverse. From his KMD days, the death of his brother Subroc, his many personas, and the artists/designers behind Stones Throw and Lex Records. ~~~ Support the show

A fun l’il chat with Matt Maust – artist, designer, bassist, and cofounder of Cold War Kids. We discuss his other projects Coromandelles, and French Style Furs, his graphic design origin story, art school, his clothing line £UV, touring, playing music on TV, artistic process, unpopular opinions!  I even included a French Style Furs song called Solitary Life. ~~~~ Support the show

Clarita yaps on about British graphic designer and musician, Julian House. His work with INTRO (London-based design direction company) and independent work for Stereolab and Broadcast. PLUS the origin story of "Cliff", Stereolab's antifa cartoon guy! ~~~ Support the show

I talk with guests Emily and Kevin from the movie podcast Dead Beat Film Society @deadbeatfilmsociety about soundtracks and soundtrack album art. Fun conversation! Controversial opinions! The Jaws painting is still missing! ~~~Sources:https://nypost.com/2015/07/26/how-the-famous-poster-from-jaws-was-created-and-lost/ Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer ~~~ Support the show

Clarita gives an overview of Milton Glaser’s life, coincidental death, and the album sleeves and typefaces he designed throughout his career. Rest in power, MG! ~~~ SOURCES https://reaganray.com/2020/07/01/milton-glasser-albums-covers.html https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2020/07/to-inform-delight-the-collection-of-milton-glaser/198 https://archives.sva.edu/page/about?autoscroll=0 https://archives.sva.edu/blog/post/a-brief-tour-of-milton-glasers-typography https://fontsinuse.com/type_designers/620/milton-glaser ~~~ Follow on IG @designfreakspodcast ~~~ Twitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast ~~~ designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer~~~ Support the show

BOARD THE BUS. Clarita and Rick discuss the concepts behind their early releases, the truth behind Live at the ACI, art influences, touring, and some NEW Satellite releases to come (including some unheard demos!) ~~Thank you for listening!  ~~@sixfingersatellite~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer~~All other music by Six Finger Satellite, courtesy of Rick Pelletier ~~ Support the show

Clarita catches up with Gregory Smith AKA Radjaw about Seattle music past and present, packaging concepts/design for the new release Indian Yard by Ya Tseen, dazzle camo, protest design, Mr. Onions! ~~ Thank you for listening!   ~~ @radjaw ~~ Follow on IG @designfreakspodcast Twitter @designfreakspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast ~~ designfreakspodcast.com Ruinousmedia.com ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer"My Friends" by Mad Rad, courtesy of Gregory Smith Support the show

5 poster history facts and a chat with Funko Games Art Director, Josh Manderville.We discuss Early 80s/90s rock show poster artists, Seattle music, board game design…Thank you for listening!  ~~@jlmanderville~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you!~~SOURCES:https://savagethrills.com/music/design-and-music-evolution-of-music-posters/https://www.uprinting.com/blog/things-didnt-realize-posters/https://blog.gocollect.com/concert-poster-collecting-guide/the-history-of-concert-posters/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/psychedelic-concert-poster-rocked-world-180958780/http://clea-graphicdesignresearch10.blogspot.com/2010/09/gig-posters.htmlTheme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerSupport the show

Clarita chats with artist, designer, musician, handyman ROY G BIV @theartofroygbiv !  We go over his creative origin story, Oakland, psychedelic influence, electrocution for fun, Hawkwind, cartoons, his band Glitter Wizard and their upcoming tour!  Connect with ROY G BIV Theartofroygbiv.com @theartofroygbiv @glitterwizard @theuglyoakland Bandcamp  https://glitterwizard.bandcamp.com/album/opera-villains ~~Thank you for listening!  ~~ Follow on IG @designfreakspodcast Twitter @designfreakspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast ~~ Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerIntro music: “X=C=U” by Ecstatic Cosmic Union, courtesy of XCUOther music by Glitter Wizard, courtesy of Roy G Biv Support the show

Join host Clarita for a brief trip down the blacklight detour of poster art history.  The origin of blacklight/UV, gig posters, psychedelia, Houston Black Light Poster Company, Black Power, zodiac intercourse positions, rasta lions!  Thank you for listening!   ~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com~~ Follow on IG @designfreakspodcast Twitter @designfreakspod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer  ~~ SOURCES https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacklight_poster https://willamette.edu/arts/hfma/exhibitions/library/2017-18/turned-on.html https://groovyhistory.com/why-were-70s-blacklight-posters-so-popular BLACK PANTHERS https://artinprint.org/article/black-light-panthers-the-politics-of-fluorescence/ HOUSTON BLACK LIGHT COMPANY https://digitalcollections.lib.uh.edu/collections/qv33rx75m facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlackLightPosters/?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoyNTYwOTYzMTY3MjUwMzQ2XzI1NjE2ODYxMzM4NDQ3MTY%3D http://printingmuseum.org/exhibition/glow/ https://www.lot-art.com/auctions/HISTORY-IN-POSTERS-FROM-BLACKLIGHT-TO-ZIGZAG/161332 Forgotten radicalism – daily.jstor.org Support the show

My guest CM Ruiz @cmrtyz and I discuss so many topics: his work on various projects like Levitation and Austin Psych Fest, xerox decay, Nii Modo–his inclusive community-driven art and performance space in Seattle. How to include more women, POC, and beginning artists in an expensive city, how to pronounce Latinx, corny jokes, the sk8 video that convinced him to move to Seattle and sew much more…. Tons of his amazing work at cmruiz.com !! Support the show

San Francisco artist Jon Bernson of Higher Lows shares about all the facets of making their eponymous record– from the album concept to screenprinting the sleeves at the Space Program. Plus, his public installation, scoring plays, Casio vibes, and more! https://higherlows.bandcamp.com/ Thank you for listening!  ~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerOther music by Higher Lows, courtesy of Jon Bernson Support the show

Tadanori Yokoo is one of the best-known Japanese illustrators, painters, and graphic designers of post-war Japan. This episode features a very special guest– Professor of Japanese Art and Culture at Harvard University, and my sister, Melissa McCormick!  We discuss Yokoo's absurdist psych record covers from the '70s, including the album "Lotus" for Carlos Santana which holds the world 'record' for the most gatefolds! Plus, lots of other-worldly weirdness and a snapshot of his origin story.  Tadanoriyokoo.com PROFESSOR MELISSA MCCORMICKhttps://scholar.harvard.edu/melissamccormick/homehttps://www.edx.org/school/harvardx Follow on IG @designfreakspodcast Twitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! SOURCEShttps://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2015/06/yokoo-tadanori-album-design https://www.swanngalleries.com/news/vintage-posters/2020/04/tanadori-yokoo-pop-visionary/ TADANORI YOKOO – Exhibition Catalog Published in 2006 for the Tadanori Yokoo exhibition at the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain https://www.moma.org/artists/6502?=undefined&page=&direction= Theme Music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

Kurt Bloch came to the pod garage! We discuss his many music projects, OG Photo Shop on disk, growing up punk in Seattle, and the subversive art of Raymond Pettibon. From the Black Flag logo to his many zines to a beach towel sold at Target….we discuss his beginnings and ongoing impact on the art scene. –What do Black Flag and the show Law & Order have in common? –What does Pettibon mean? Listen and find out! And please share with friends xoxo Thank you for your support! @designfreakspodcast@clarita.dezdesignfreakspodcast.com Sources: The Art of Punk - Black Flag - Art + Music - MOCAtv https://youtu.be/N0u04EqNVjo http://www.artnet.com/artists/raymond-pettibon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Pettibon http://www.raypettibon.com/ https://www.gregkucera.com/pettibon.htm Theme Music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

Best of the Design Freaks Podcast Part 1!  Enjoy early clips of the show discussing Arturo Vega (The Ramones), Peter Saville (Joy Division), Pennie Smith (The Clash), Barney Bubbles (Hawkwind/Stiff Records), Raymond Pettibon (Black Flag).  Hippie busses, alien pulsars, Frendz magazine, Barney invents air guitar, origin stories of the names Bubbles and Pettibon. Keeping it KILLER.  OCTOBER MARKS YEAR 3 OF THE PODCAST….thank you for listening!  Follow on IG @designfreakspodcast Twitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme Music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show (https://www.venmo.com/Clarita-Hinojosa) Support the show

Episode 41! I chat with Sonny Kay, who’s designed hundreds of record covers and his roles at one time or another have included art director, vocalist, musician, label founder, tour manager, writer, and illustrator, though album cover designer is one for which he's probably most well-known. He's designed covers for The Mars Volta, Sun Ra, Omar Rodriguez Lopez & Damo Suzuki, and lots of other bands including acts on his own label Gold Standard Laboratories (GSL). We discuss his creative beginnings, career, and his amazing book HEADSPACES: SURREALISTIC ALBUM ART & COLLAGE BY SONNY KAY (Robot Enemy, 2017) Follow Sonny: http://www.sonnykay.com/@headspaces@sonny_kayfacebook.com/lowkeyarts Thank you for listening!  ~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerOther music, courtesy of Sonny Kay Support the show

Episode 42! I chat with Byron Wilson of Singles Going Steady Records in Seattle, Washington. We discuss the history of the shop, Byron's favorite album artists, having a beer with Joe Strummer, Belltown characters, Byron’s Creedence connection, true Danzig crimes!  Follow Byron and the store:@singlesgoingsteadyrecordshttps://www.facebook.com/byron.wilson.718 Thank you for listening!  ~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

Seattle art director, graphic designer and illustrator Victor Melendez has been working for over 15 years in agencies, in-house studios, and as a freelancer. He's most well-known for his amazing illustrated gig posters but is also a prolific packaging and mural designer. We chat about his beginnings as an artist screen-printing in Mexico, college in Seattle, his process, poster influences, and what's coming up! Thank you for listening! Follow Victor:@hellomelendezvictormelendez.com ~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs  Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Support the show

Megan Cookies returns to the pod garage to talk Pedro Bell, Funkadelic, the Process Church, Westbound Records, the controversy over The Electric Spanking of War Babies, Sun Ra, and more!  Support the show

Episode 44 is a mini 2021 end of year wrap up with an exciting announcement about Paul Gorman’s book The Wild World of Barney Bubbles and my other recommendations: a book on new wave graphics, album designers and type foundries to follow. Onward…. A BOX OF BUBLES: https://vol.co/product/barney-bubbles/ https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/jun/01/ken-garland-obituary Goodbye, Kenneth John Garland, graphic designer, teacher and writer, born 19 February 1929; died 20 May 2021 Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerSee you next year!  Support the show

Marcus Wilson is a Seattle based musician, artist, designer, performer, producer of shows, and overall aesthetics mastermind. In this episode, he talks favorite album design, creative origin story, hilarious party tales, Drag personas, and the upcoming ONONOS release on Cruisin Records! Thanks for listening, friends! Follow Marcus @gaypartydadonparole72ONONOShttps://cruisinrecords.bandcamp.com/artists~~Follow on IG @designfreakspodcastTwitter @designfreakspodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/designfreakspodcast~~Designfreakspodcast.comRuinousmedia.com ~~Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John DwyerAll other music courtesy of Marcus Wilson Support the show

It's my first show of 2024! For episode 75 I chatted with Jeff Kleinsmith, Adem Tepedelen, James Halada, and Shane Bastian – members of 90's Seattle band Stymie. Jeff is VP of Creative at Sub Pop Records and he was also my guest for episode 46. This time we talk Toil & Folly, Stymie's new release on their label New Rage Records. Hear about Jeff’s design process for this record, their other bands, New Rage, epic shows, and days at the Rocket Magazine–four of the six members of Stymie worked at the Rocket at one point! From the band: We raided the New Rage Records vaults to bring you Stymie’s first full-length effort, Toil & Folly. This is an unearthed Seattle gem from the early 90s, a perfect document of a band equally influenced by grunge, noisy indie rock and other heavy sounds of the era. Toil & Folly is a collection of (mostly) previously unreleased material recorded in Seattle between 1992-1995. The majority of the songs were recorded and mixed by noted indie rock producer/engineer Phil Ek (Built to Spill, Earth, Truly, Big Business) and all tracks were freshly remastered in 2021 by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering. Take a trip into Seattle's underground past and learn about how this record came to be. Design Freaks on Youtube and wherever you get podcasts.  Thanks for tuning in! This episode is sponsored by Distrokid. Check out distrokid.com/vip/designfreaks for a 30% discount! Follow Stymie: https://stymie-band.bandcamp.com/album/toil-folly @stymie_band Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube ~~ Designfreakspodcast.com Ruinousmedia.com ~~ Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! ~~ Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug All other music by Stymie

Design Freaks 79 is a remix of episode 30 (published March 2021) on British graphic designer and musician, Julian House. I’m revisiting this and remixing with visuals because 1. JH is one of my favorite designers of all time 2. Warp Records has announced a pair of Broadcast demo collections, saying they will be the final releases from the duo (May and September, 2024). I also focus on his work with INTRO (London-based design studio) for CAN, Ghost Box Records, and independent work for Broadcast and Stereolab. PLUS the origin story of "Cliff", Stereolab's cartoon mascot!  This episode is sponsored by @distrokid 🎵 ➡️ distrokid.com/vip/designfreaks for a 30% discount! Follow the show: @_designfreakspodcast_ Design Freaks on YouTube linktr.ee/DesignFreaks designfreakspodcast.com Ruinousmedia.com Donate to help with recording costs Thank you! Theme music: "Jet in Jungle" by Damaged Bug, courtesy of John Dwyer Sources: https://broadcast.warp.net/ https://rateyourmusic.com/list/Arits/the_cover_art_of_julian_house/ https://www.fiveriserecords.co.uk/product/stereolab-margerine-eclipse/ https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_intriguing_origins_of_cliff_the_cartoon_character intro-uk.com/category/creative/julian-house/  https://youtu.be/2qHfoj6xTng?si=toaps-i-__WIRrec https://youtu.be/SKOPh5ZEciQ https://pitchfork.com/news/broadcast-demos-collected-on-two-new-albums-listen-to-follow-the-light/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5GIk9buiQu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==