Capturing the sonic aesthetic of a particular musical group in imagery is a unique challenge, but I’ve always found it a worthwhile and fun one. These two projects demonstrate the diversity of styles and iconography that I have employed to create logos and album art for a range of bands and artists.
Above: Logo for Cornell University Klezmer Ensemble (CUKE)
Like the musical group it represents, this logo all about fun. CUKE is a motley crew of students, community members, faculty and regional musicians who gather on the Cornell University campus to celebrate an eclectic musical tradition.
When conceptualizing this logo, I decided to foreground the instruments, since they are the uniting force behind the group. I also wanted to make sure I captured the energy and chutzpah of this party genre. Put one and one together, and you get dancing instruments!
Like the musical group it represents, this logo all about fun. CUKE is a motley crew of students, community members, faculty and regional musicians who gather on the Cornell University campus to celebrate an eclectic musical tradition.
When conceptualizing this logo, I decided to foreground the instruments, since they are the uniting force behind the group. I also wanted to make sure I captured the energy and chutzpah of this party genre. Put one and one together, and you get dancing instruments!
Right: Album Art for Humbug’s 2019
Single “Alice the Aviator”
Humbug is a power pop band with a grungy edge, hailing from sunny LA. Their 2019 debut single “Alice the Aviator” is a fast, guitar-driven track with a homegrown tale to tell: small town girl Alice dreams of flying, and her neighbors band together to help her make that dream a reality.
My task was to represent the narrative’s retro charm, the music’s garage band flair, and the message of feminist empowerment. For inspiration, I drew on vintage airline posters and Amelia Earhart’s sartorial sense, subverting those references to the past with an unfamiliar and modern color palette.
Single “Alice the Aviator”
Humbug is a power pop band with a grungy edge, hailing from sunny LA. Their 2019 debut single “Alice the Aviator” is a fast, guitar-driven track with a homegrown tale to tell: small town girl Alice dreams of flying, and her neighbors band together to help her make that dream a reality.
My task was to represent the narrative’s retro charm, the music’s garage band flair, and the message of feminist empowerment. For inspiration, I drew on vintage airline posters and Amelia Earhart’s sartorial sense, subverting those references to the past with an unfamiliar and modern color palette.
