Fast Forward
Fast Forward is all about the music lifestyle, the history, the lifestyle that influences of the music and records album arts. Initially, Fast forward is a publication in collaboration dedi- cated to spotify. Fast Forward focuses on the new emerging artists varies from many genres such as; Indie rock, psy- chedelic rock, Folk, Electronic, and Hip-hop. The publica- tion aims to introduce the new method of streaming music which is ‘ Stream, Listen and Buy the Records.
Idea
The idea of this publication is to use print media to promote music streaming through having a special features in every issue of the publication which is the streaming through mu- sic application called spotify. The book is dedicated to spo- tify, spotify is an application that carries a lot varies artists, genres and playlist from the whole world.
Concept
The concept is basically a collaboration between print and digital media. By having qr code that most of people are familiar with these days, Fast Forward provides a special features on every issues which is the Music of year; music of 2015. The Concept of the qr code can be listed in 3 cate- gories which is ‘ Stream, Listen and Buy the records!. when you purchase fast forward you will get 3 months access of premium access of spotify and at the same time may get a discounted prices on featured artist in the music sections that are featured in every issues. However Fast Forward X Spotify, highly encouraged music enthusiasts and listener to buy the records although the review of albums are free, when you get free access of premium and discounts if you like the work of the artists, why dont you buy it?
Theme
Through out the book, The theme is basically derived from the psychedlic art. The psychedelic tends to be the most eye-catching and vibrant elements for a music publication. Most of the psychedelic elements are usually related to the effect of LSD. That way, most of the graphic elements are designed in a way that is melted and looking very trippy. One of the elements that are emphasized and consistence in the book are the chapter divider, all chapter divider are in- spired by the Optical Art that are applied with the trippysty- le and vibrant psychedlic colo. However, all imagery are also consitantly in duotone according the colors of the specific chapters. In the other hand, the book consists of many al- bum artworks from various artists, the imagery colors are not necessary as the work is belong to the artists themselves.
Format/Specifications
Mini LP/Vinyl Size : 25cm x 25 cm ( Square ) Comes with packaging design
