Welcome to Future Forest. Artwork created by Joseph Bastardo.

5.04.2011

// White Mountains - Lightforms EP


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Here is my artwork for the latest EP from White Mountains. Lightforms is shimmering and smooth. Like floating through a city street at night. There is a sense of propulsion throughout the album. Great for late nights and early mornings.

4.03.2011

// Moss Archive

Here is the logo I've designed for Moss Archive.

I conceptualized Moss Archive back in early 2010 and have had the idea on the back burner for over a year. Recently, I have found myself looking for a place to showcase all of my musical projects. Not quite a label, Moss Archive will probably function as more of an unofficial collection of like-minded artists. Expect small runs of hand-made releases on tape and CD-r, as well as free downloads.

3.24.2011

// DOM Llama


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Proud to announce my new t-shirt design for the legendary DOM. If you hadn't heard them yet, google it or something. Buy their albums on their website. Buy their merch when their tour rolls through a city near you!

3.18.2011

// Trills - Blue Metabolic Sunrise


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I am proud to finally share my artwork for Blue Metabolic Sunrise, the next album by Trills. This collection of retro-futuristic passages finds Jonathan Jindra experimenting with bubbly, analog textures. Many of the songs are based off of live improvisations on various synthesizers. This approach lends itself to a wonderfully organic sound.

The album will be released on cd-digipak, and as a digital download on Retronym Records. For the digital download, I designed a different psychedelic image to go along with each of the nine songs. Download your copy here to see them all.




Doesn't that look pretty? Support physical media! Buy one for $10!



2.09.2011

// Skytree Logo


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Here is my design for Skytree's logo. A mixture of electronic scapes and soulful guitar playing. Evoking feelings of a vast forest, Skytree has released music on Earstroke, Boltfish, Herb, Tympanik, Lotus Vibes and Benbecula.

// Burning Mill T-shirt


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Here is my design for the Burning Mill Records t-shirt. Coming soon! I don't have a photo of the printed shirt yet. So for now, just imagine this man's face spread across your chest.

1.18.2011

// Binarium Logo


Here is the logo I created for Binarium Productions as well as the Binarium Sound Series.

Founded by Jonathan 'Trills' Jindra, the Binarium Sound Series is a weekly experimental music series in Houston, TX. They focus on showcasing noise, abstract electronica, free jazz, dance and film featuring a strong interest in new modalities of musical expression. The shows take place at The Mekong Underground (outside of Khon's Bar) at 2808 Milam St.

Accidentally took my time in getting this one up. Created July, 2010.

1.14.2011

// Sam Gas Can - Dedicated to Lauryn Hill


My artwork for Sam Gas Can's "Dedicated to Lauryn Hill"

As cliche as it might sound, if there's one thing to expect from Sam Gas Can, it's the unexpected. Seriously, what is this? Some tribute to Lauryn Hill? Whatever, it's totally genius.

Cassette out now on YDLMIER. Limited edition of 40. So pick one up, quick!

12.25.2010

// Looks Realistic - sans


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Proud to announce the first album from my band, Looks Realistic. Eight casioscape prog jams, uploaded to our Bandcamp page as a free download! Please check it out HERE.

12.21.2010

// White Mountains - Northern Spirit


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Here is my cover design for the single "Northern Spirit" by White Mountains. The track is off of his album "Wilderness," which can be found below.

Download the single from iTunes HERE!

12.15.2010

// Wormhole Logo


Here is my logo design for the Wormhole collective.

Wormhole is a new label/collective started up in Worcester by Andy Cary and Ben Wheeler of the Golden Girls. More info here.

9.29.2010

// United Notions 001 & 002

I am proud to announce my contribution to the clothing company, Mozaiks. My line of t-shirts is called United Notions.

United Notions brings into view an instantaneous and interconnected awareness. As an eclipse crawls across the face, we dance beneath a vastness! Through wires, and between skies, it will be known: this time is ours.

//OUR LEGACY

When all is said and done, the auto industry will have a lot of old junk to take care of.

//SINKHOLE

While our economy is in a state of distress, those up top are doing the best the best they can to avoid the repercussions of their actions.

Printed with high quality ink, on American Apparel shirts!

To order yours, go here!
http://www.mozaiks.com/

9.26.2010

// White Mountains - Wilderness



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Presenting my album artwork for White Mountains' debut, "Wilderness." As well as the logo which will be used for various pieces of merch, including shirts and stickers.

A shimmering, pulsing dance party in the woods. It also has moments of beautiful ambiance. Wilderness is being released this November by Waaga Records. Comes digitally or limited "hand-sewn" CD edition.

myspace.com/whitemountainsmusic
waagarecords.com/

8.14.2010

// DOM Merch Design


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My design. Buy it from Dom.

If you have yet to hear DOM, do yourself a favor and check out the raddest band this side of Pitchfork. From my hometown of Worcester, MA. These guys are doing huge things. Recently headed out on tour with Ratatat. Find my new t-shirt when you see them live. Buy it. Love life.

// Sam Gas Can - Dog Dance


My Artwork for Sam Gas Can's "Dog Dance"

Behold Sam Gas Can in all his glory! Massachusetts-based genre-melting musician, sound/comic artist extraordinaire. This cassette tape sounds like a wonderful, murky journey through the forest. The album artwork says it all. Out now on Digitalis ltd.

ltd#78: sam gas candog dance” c22

sam gas can is one to leave you wondering endlessly and wandering aimlessly. it all starts with a low-key dance party for your favorite haunted asylum. manic voices and near-tribal beats plummet like a meteor through the clouds. you walk into this mental ward with no fucken clue how you got there. luckily there’s clarity on the horizon in the form of uber-melodic synth passages that will guide you like a drunken sailor back to the shore. the morning brings pump organ catharsis that’s bathed in warm white light. hypnotic vocals fill the air while the melodies grind along underneath. it’s blindingly emotive – you can’t help but be drawn in by the familiar comforts of each note that gently takes you home. beautiful stuff from one of the most underappreciated artists in massachussetts.

edition of 75, pro-dubbed.

Buy it or listen to samples here!

8.05.2010

// NTSC Vol. 1


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My design for NTSC Volume 1. recently released on DVD.

NTSC is the alias of video artist Steven Grisé. The video album is full of visuals, both absurd and beautiful. All shown through a psychedelic haze of VHS interference. Featuring the remixing abilities of Boston-based DJ/producer Coralcola. Here's a clip:


Original Song by: DOM. Chopped and Screwed mix featured on: Coralcola 4th of July 2K10 Burnt out Worcester BBQ Mix.

Mix available for FREE DOWNLOAD at:
http://drop.io/CoralcolaBBQ

7.02.2010

// Xurba Remix EP



My artwork for Xurba's Remix EP.

So glad I can finally post this! A collection of remixes by Xurba. Classic 'IDM' sound. Melodic and spacey. You can hear it here!