Design Freaks
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsStories behind music industry art & design:
RECORD COVERS • GRAPHIC DESIGN • MUSIC HISTORY
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Andrew Crawshaw - SFI Recordings / Broken Press
April 16, 2024 02:15 - 1 hourFor 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 epi...
JULIAN HOUSE [2024 REMIX]
March 30, 2024 20:47 - 32 minutesDesign 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 Broadca...
CAN - Ege Bamyasi
March 04, 2024 21:20 - 22 minutesCAN = "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 ...
FEZ MORENO
February 13, 2024 23:57 - 1 hourFor 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 🎵 ➡️...
The ArchAndroid
January 23, 2024 20:06 - 27 minutesIn 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: @_designfreakspo...
Jeff Kleinsmith Returns - with Stymie!
January 03, 2024 22:03 - 1 hourIt'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 a...
Brad Tilbe / Nellis Records
December 16, 2023 04:29 - 48 minutesI 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 desig...
LOU REED - TRANSFORMER
November 26, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutesIn 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...
PERRY SHALL / EASY EYE SOUND [REISSUE]
November 13, 2023 03:00 - 52 minutesCONGRATS 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...
SATAN IS REAL
October 14, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutesYou 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: @_designfreakspodca...
ELOISE LEIGH (Dark Entries Records)
September 26, 2023 02:00 - 55 minutesI 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 arc...
REIGN IN BLOOD
September 06, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutesIn 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 ...
PEE-WEE'S PUNK HOUSE
August 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourSeattle 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...
LYDIA LUNCH – Live Interview at the Rabbit Box Theatre
July 30, 2023 03:00 - 21 minutesDesign 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: @_designfreakspodca...
PINK FLOYD: A MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON
June 28, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes700 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 orig...
DFCAC - Aquemini
June 01, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutesIn 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!~~The...
LARS FINBERG - THE INTELLIGENCE
May 18, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutesFor 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 ...
JORDAN WARREN
April 17, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutesI 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@jordanwarre...
DFCAC: The White Stripes - Elephant
April 03, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutesIt’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 @_designfreakspo...
SASHA BARR
March 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourIn 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~~Design...
DFCAC - 3 Feet High and Rising
March 02, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutesDid 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 d...
LEESA WESTWOOD
February 20, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutesIn 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 ...
INTRODUCING: DESIGN FREAKS COVERS A COVER (MINI!) EP 01 – GRACE JONES “NIGHTCLUBBING”
February 05, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutesIntroducing: 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
HAPPY NEW YEAR / MATT & CHRIS – DAMAGED GOODS RADIO
December 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hourWhat 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, M...
Jeffrey Everett (Rockets are Red)
December 05, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutesMy 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 e...
ZAK SALLY
November 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourIn 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 ...
TIM KERR
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutesEpisode 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 Att...
MASAKI KOIKE
September 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourClarita’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 ...
NICK TURNER
August 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourIn 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 ~~D...
The Wild World of Barney Bubbles
August 10, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutesEpisode 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 a...
AARON TANNER / MELODIC VIRTUE
April 29, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutesEPISODE 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~~Designfreaks...
ANDY WARHOL RECORD COVERS
April 09, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutesThis 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...
RAISSA PARDINI
March 15, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutesRaissa 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, frien...
Callum Rooney
February 28, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutesCallum 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 @designfreakspodcastTwitte...
Jeff Kleinsmith (Sub Pop & The Rocket)
February 07, 2022 03:00 - 1 hourJeff 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.comRuinous...
MARCUS WILSON
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourMarcus 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/...
Goodbye 2021 / Future Visions
December 23, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutesEpisode 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 ...
Victor Melendez
November 25, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutesSeattle 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 o...
Victor Melendez
November 25, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBSeattle 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: @hellomelendez victormelendez.com ~...
Byron Wilson / Singles Going Steady Records
November 08, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutesEpisode 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/designfreakspodca...
SONNY KAY
October 27, 2021 06:00 - 1 hourEpisode 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 beginni...
BEST OF DESIGN FREAKS PT. 1
October 10, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutesBest 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 @design...
BEST OF DESIGN FREAKS PT. 1
October 09, 2021 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBBest 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 @d...
TADANORI YOKOO WITH PROFESSOR MELISSA
August 31, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourTadanori 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. Ta...
Jon Bernson – Higher Lows
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutesSan 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 recordin...
BLACKLIGHT POSTER POWER
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutesJoin 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" ...
THE ART OF ROY G BIV
June 23, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutesClarita 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 F...
POSTERS!
June 01, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes5 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/ht...
RADJAW
May 10, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutesClarita 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,...
RICK PELLETIER – SIX FINGER SATELLITE
April 21, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutesBOARD 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 ...