#dcpunkrock

[phoenixrex1]

#recordoftheday #Soulside "Bass b/w 103" @dischordrecords original 7" #vinyl pressing #$3postpaidfromDischordbackintheday in the list of greatest live bands I've seen, Soulside at their peak (Trigger release show at the 9:30 with #Kingface in 1988) was right up there... #dcpunkrock (at Mad River Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAKsc8TpKYp/?igshid=1c40p7ofib5ij

[aikenlao]

Productive Quarantining: American Television Edition!

Now that I’m stuck in a room for all hours of the day, I’ve saved so much time from the lack of commuting, office snacking, and showering. However, I’ve made up for this time by home snacking and increasing the amount of attention my dog receives. There can only be so many internet memes I can look at before I become bored and feel the need to do something productive–that is until I receive my new Nintendo Switch and Animal Crossing game in about 17 hours.

One thing I’ve been putting off is posting more on my blog. My mentor Carson has been fantastic at posting and sharing his work, and it’s been great to keep track of when and what happens during certain times of the year. We look back at the process of each project and have the opportunity to share behind the scenes look from a more casual and personal perspective. I always find it surprising how much I forget about a project. Long story short, it’s nice to have a record of things.

A project I’ve been really excited to share is a collaboration between Carson, Emily Rose (our previous all-star intern), and I. Last year, we were commissioned by a punk band called American Television to create a cover for their new album, Let It Burn. Inspired by Green Day’s Dookie album cover, we set off to do something unique.

The artwork is built from cardstock and sharpies, then photographed and pieced together to be manipulated digitally.

The actual vinyl is a stunning, vibrant orange. unfortunately, I don’t have the photographic skills to beat the quality of a mockup :’(.

Thanks for the opportunity American Television, I hope I get the chance to do another album cover in the future :)

[sysbmore]

The next #1stFriday is 11/1 and it’s HALLOWEEN HANGOVER - our annual costume contest + dance off! The winner gets $100, a year of SYS events w a guest AND drinks on the deejays! PLUS our guestis #DCpunkrock superhero IAN SVENONIUS! Wild party platters + fake blood splatters at Baltimore’s BIGGEST Soul Nite + Dancing Party!! See you there, ghouls! . . #sysbmore #1stFriday #pigtown #SoulNightBaltimore #halloween #baltimoremusic #sowebo #baltmag #costumecontests #yelpbaltimore #baltimorehalloween #mtvernon #promoandarts #umdbaltimore #jhu #timeoutnyc #hollinsmarket #mica #baltimorestylemag #mtvernon #themakeup #chainandthegang #nationofulysses #iansvenonius #halloweenhangover #baltimore (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B35EVerJuHG/?igshid=13sjdl0dpl8xi