February 2012
6 posts
Anonymous asked: Hey! I was planning on comparing you to another Graphic Designer in my Art & Design exam in a few days, and I need some personal background info on each artist, you couldn't tell me what year you were born in could you? :)
CANADA
toucheamoreband:
03/30: Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Caboret
03/31: Brandon, MB @ North Hill Inn
04/02: Fernie, BC @ Northern Bar & Stage
04/03: Nelson, BC @ Hume Hotel/Spirit Bar
04/04: Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
04/05: Prince George, BC @ The Generator
04/06: Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop
04/07: Calgary, AB @ Broken City
04/08: Saskatoon, SK @ Sutherland Memorial Hall
04/09: Regina, SK @...
Check out SECRET VOICE - Jeremy Bolm’s rad new label & the awesome band Single Mothers.
Art Direction & Logo by…ME! Stoked to work on even more stuff this year
SECRET VOICE →
Check out SECRET VOICE - Jeremy Bolm’s rad new label & the awesome band Single Mothers. Art Direction & Logo by…ME! Stoked to work on even more stuff this year.
secretvoicerecords:
What is Secret Voice? It’s an excuse. It’s an excuse to release different things that I fully believe in, whether it’s a record, book, video, etc. The wonderful people at Deathwish Inc have...
January 2012
7 posts
Ken Ehrlich
Ken Ehrlich, an artist and one of my university instructors, was dragged and arrested by the police in a protest against the rise of fees in the UC system. He was always incredibly supportive, encouraging open discussion and free thinking. If you feel like donating to a good cause, here is a link to help with his bail and legal fund. - https://www.wepay.com/donations/oe-bail-fund
Please repost...
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Year-End List
Since this still isn’t up on the DW site, I’m doing a late post here on my favorites from 2011 w/ links to enjoy if you haven’t already heard.
AUSTRA / FEEL IT BREAK
This group does the whole darkwave thing right with amazing musicianship, lyrics, and vocal harmonies (something all too often given up for the live show, but in this case THREE singers!). Even the solo piano track...
December 2011
10 posts
anoldghost asked: Right on! Do you find that as an art director and graphic designer you get compensated enough for what you do? I mean, you're not just anyone, right? You've done work for people such as Britney Spears and Pink! I'm currently studying a BFA and while I'm certainly not at the level you are right now I live in constant fear of what the world holds for an artist/graphic designer. I...
thenewsurrealism asked: what font has touche amore been using for their logo lately? is that a font you developed or one that you found?
2011 PT.1
2011 is coming to and end soon. My friends all put out amazing records this year that (by following this blog) I assume you probably already know about and like. I’ll be posting my other favorites from the year shortly.
BALANCE & COMPOSURE / SEPARATION
DEAFHEAVEN / ROADS TO JUDAH
TITLE FIGHT / SHED
PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH / LACK LONG AFTER
LA DISPUTE / WILDLIFE
DEFEATER / EMPTY...
NEW DATES →
toucheamoreband:
NEW DATES!!! February 25 Brighton, UK - The Hydrant* 26 Southampton, UK - Joiners* 29 Munster, DE - Skaters Palace Cafe March 04 Hamburg, DE - Hafenklang 11 Riga, LV - Splaw 12 Kalingrad, RU - Venue tba 13 Gdansk, PL - Ucho 14 Poznan, PL - Minoga 17 Dresden, DE -…
November 2011
10 posts
October 2011
17 posts
transistor1986 asked: What do you use for pedals.
Actually what is your full rig like?
guitars/effects/amps/cabs
Actually what is your full rig like?
guitars/effects/amps/cabs
mistersparkle asked: so stoked to see that you did all that art for those different projects. i like your design stuff for touche but im glad to see you be so versatile. what is a band you wish you could work with if given the chance (as in would you do a converge record if jake would let go of the design? haha)
yosiempreledoyelfua asked: What were your musical influences that made you want to play in Touche Amore?
gtwrckd asked: What advice would you give someone (me) who is applying to art school intending to focus on/major in graphic design? Any portfolio tips?
???
Let’s get some questions going on here! Ask away ^^^
Anonymous asked: did you really do the artwork for brittany spears album?
Old news, but I needed something to break me back into Tumblr - more updates to come soon. Meanwhile…
occupying my time: TA fall tour merch, Deafheaven fall tour merch, texting @adamvass, band practice, and Holy Other - WITH U