The Bank Job

I can't say I saw the movie. We walked out of the sneak preview showing about 2 weeks ago because my girl told me the movie wasn't that great (she saw it overseas already). I'll probably end up seeing it sometime anyways.

But damn, that poster is perfect. It might appear a bit boring to the average public who is used to screamy colorful posters full of explosions, but it is a really good representation of this style of movie posters from the 1970s the time in which this movie plays.



I dig how they placed the photo in the design in such a strong way not being bugged by any text. At the same time they weren't affraid of leaving empty space in the text area where most would have filled up the whole width of the design with the title.

If anyone knows who created this design, please let me know!

Kings of Leon

One of my consistantly favorite bands over the last 5 years or so is Kings of Leon. Their new album "Only by the Night" was released on the 19th of September and I've seen and heard their first single "Sex on Fire" come by loads of times in recent days.

Totally deserved I'd say because it is an amazing song again. I am really in awe of how they evolve and can adapt new styles and influences and make it their own. Something I always consider a vital trait in any form of art.

There was just one disappointing thing about this release though...



I have to say the record cover borders on trendwhoring, but trendwhoring as it was done a few years ago. Maybe it's just a designer talking and I'm sure it's great to 95% of the world population that doesn't consider him or herself a designer.

But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It comes as an alternative cover which in my eyes is pretty damn good and smart. Especially when compared to the actual cover.



I really enjoy how they toyed with a thing that has been done before (portraits of the band members) and experimented with how they relate together.

How to create a logo

Somebody mailed this to me today. A logo study of the Beijing 2008 Olympics

R.E.M.

Never been a big fan of R.E.M. I didn't even like the overly popular "Losing my religion" too much. But then I heard "Hollow Man" from their latest album on the radio. Man, that's one hell of a song! It sounds so honest and sincere. I don't know why it comes across so overwhelming to me, but it does. Check it out, it has a pretty interesting video too.

Sabotage US Edition

If you're around San Jose this Friday, go check out Sabotage at the Fahrenheit Ultralounge. Dammit why do I live in the wrong part of the world (though nothing but good words about the Amsterdam party scene....)



And enjoy the Beastie Boys - Sabotage remix by DJ Kue!

YUMMM Killing on the Dancefloor

I know, it's been a while since I posted something. And I never really post anything interesting. Guess I'm just not a born blogger.... oh well. This is YUMMMMM, MSTRKRFT - Street Justice



New album soon, should be interesting!

Fahrenheit E-flyers

Been having the privilege to design a few e-flyers and print flyers for parties held at Fahrenheit Ultralounge in San Jose, CA lately, check the designs out below and have a look at their website. More to come in the future!