Powerviolence Design: Ryan Russell Photography

I don't know why Ryan Russell isn't THE go-to man for musician portraits and band photos... he's been a favorite of mine for a while now, right next to Patrick Hoelck, and is finally getting his due in major publications. Not only has he mastered these types of photos, his live band shots and general subject photography are air-tight as well. The man has a perfect eye for lighting and color, even some how fusing his black and white shots with an vibrance that's second to none.

Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, and vehemently taking a powerful stance against digital photography, he deserves the utmost attention in this important independent craft. I can't say enough good things about his work, and honestly just can't wait to see more... but enough of my ego-massaging... see for yourself:

ryanrussell.net

Powerviolence Design: The Red Chord Tour Posters

Being that us cats over here at the powerviolence camp love to flirt in the design world, I thought it only fitting to add ANOTHER new column to the list... so this time we're tackling gnarly design in our magical powerviolence world (be it show posters, album art, merch/clothing design, etc etc.) ... So let the fun begin!

First off, I stumbled upon these show posters online, and thought up this column... so feast your eyes on some powerviolence in graphic design form!

The fuckin' sweet one:


The ok, but just ok one: