I stumbled across this interesting upcoming release earlier today, worthy of a mention here. What is it all about?
The Journal of Popular Noise is a semi-annual audio magazine inspired by the traditions of pop music, printed periodicals, and the delight of a finely crafted artifact.
Within the package are 3 issues, each in the form of 7" vinyl records. Every issue conforms to the same prescribed editorial structures but is composed by a different artist or group. This set contains issues 13-15 featuring (respectively) Andrew W.K., Ian Svenonius, and Walker & Cantrell. The packaging folds out to a beautiful letter-pressed poster containing information about the Journal, the musicians, and the compositional process.
(courtesy of The Journal of Popular Noise website)
Concepts like these are inspiring, imaginative contributions to the independent music community. These issues focus on spoken word pieces by the three contributors. It's the result of one man - Brian Kalot, from New York - who wanted to merge his passions for design and music. An interview with him over at Brooklyn Vegan explains the idea in more detail.
Those readers in New York should attend the launch party tonight (or is that tomorrow?) - 7th July - at Santos Party House on Lafayette.
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