Hardformat

At least all the posts have been restored – hurray! Some of the information still needs to be re-entered, but we’ve got a couple of new posts up already, more to come. Thanks to everyone who’s commented and looking forward to hearing more from you.

Cheers, Colin and Justin.

This from my employer:

Have you contributed to an album cover?
Open Call to all University alumni for artwork which has been used as an album cover for potential inclusion in an Arts Gallery exhibition this September. Send your contact details, a digital image, description of the work and the size and medium of the actual piece of art, or a digital image of the cover if this is all that’s available to exhibit. Deadline 30 April. Send information and images to gallery@arts.ac.uk

The University referred to in the first sentence is the University of the Arts, London – the parent organisation for Central Saint Martins, Wimbledon, Chelsea, London College of Fashion and Camberwell. I’ll post some pics when the exhibition goes up.

Welcome to guest Simon Cummings, please check out his website and music-related blogs, 5 against 4 and 3 against 2.

Artist: The Hafler Trio
Album: EXACTLY AS I SAY
Label: Simply Superior
Year: 2006
Designer: Andrew M. McKenzie
Type of music: Electronic
Notes: Limited edition of 111 copies. Each of The Hafler Trio’s releases feature artwork that is both intricate and bewildering — this is by far the most elaborate of them!

We’re finally back with a new post – if anyone’s still reading, sincere thanks for your patience!

Artist: Senking
Album: Eight Tunes We Like
Label: Raster Noton
Year: 2007
Designer: tbc
Type of music: Electronic
Notes: Wonderful card envelope design.

I seem to be a bit late with this one, but last December Gabe Koch explained on his blog the mechanics behind Mercks output, and the effect the changing industry had upon the label.