A Flaming Film!
Nov 27 2008
Described as a 'fantastical film freakout', the sci-fi movie Christmas On Mars is the feature film directorial debut from Oklahoma psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne. The movie tells the tale of its protagonist Major Syrtis' first Christmas on a newly-colonised Mars. Warner Music asked Dreamer to design a full page ad for the Homebake Festival Program to herald the release of the DVD & CD Special Edition.
Matt Fell Online
Nov 27 2008
Sydney Producer Matt Fell has worked on a multitude of major label & independent releases. Matt recently commissioned Dreamer to design & build a website to showcase the work he does at his Love Hz Studio complex. The designs were inspired by the vintage gear which is plentiful in Matt's studio & also gives a little nod to classic record production tecnhiques. Matt recently made it into the top 8 nominees for the ARIA for Best Producer! You can check out the full Matt Fell site HERE.
Animation Antics
Nov 13 2008
This month sees the completion of our Flash Animated Music Video for Greg Cooper's new haunting ballad 'I've Had It All'. This beautiful ocean adventure with an animation style reminiscent of Terry Gilliam is both thought-provoking & surreal. The clip was created using digital puppetry with over 6000 frames & 200 layers, virtually completely handmade, with hand-illustrated backgrounds & constructed cardboard props. Directed & Produced by Dreamer. Click HERE to view the clip.
Lots Of Logos!
Nov 03 2008
Gestalten’s best-selling Los Logos series has documented & indicated design styles & trends in contemporary logo design worldwide. This month sees the release of Los Logos 4 & we are very proud to announce that this edition will feature contributions from Dreamer! The book showcases examples of stylistic approaches by designers from around the globe. You can go HERE to purchase the book or check out some sample pages from Los Logos 4.
Galvatrons On The Road
Oct 31 2008
Melbourne 4-piece the Galvatrons follow up the release of their massive debut EP 'When We Were Kids' with a brand new single & Tour Edition EP to coincide with their nationwide tour kicking off Oct 31st. Warner Music commissioned Dreamer to work with the amazing paintings by Rasmus to design the final packaging for the new single 'Cassandra' & Tour EP 'Cassandra: Prelude To Mega'. To see more of our work for the Galvatrons go HERE.
Robyn Brings A Little Sunshine
Oct 31 2008
Adelaide based singer songwriter Robyn Habel called upon Dreamer to head up a design campaign for her new album 'Sun Come Shine' due out in November. This month ahead of the album release, we are pleased to launch the brand new website www.robynhabel.com complete with music player & animated butterflies! Design is by John Fitzpatrick & James Cooper. To see more of our work for Robyn go HERE.
Sweet Lovers
Sep 12 2008
The debut single 'Honey' from Australian-born London-bred electro pop duo Lovers Electric hit No. 7 on the iTunes Chart & the physical version was released on Sept 6th. SonyBMG asked the team at Dreamer to work with the eyecatching designs provided by Eden Honeydew to pull together the final packaging. The design includes discolight style pixels & Andy Warholesque half tone images in keeping with the Lovers 80s-inspired pop. To see more of our work go HERE.
Lykke Li Tells Tales
Sep 12 2008
Swedish star Lykke Li released her debut album 'Youth Tales' on Sept 6th featuring 'Little Bit' & the new single 'Breaking It Up'. To coincide with this release Warner Music approached Dreamer to create some magic. Based on the beautiful album artwork & our online ad designs for Lykke Li, we created a full page print ad for JMag which is shown here. Check out our online work for Lykke Li HERE.
SonyBMG Branding
Sep 12 2008
When the deadline for the most recent edition of the Australian Music Industry Directory rolled around, SonyBMG once again asked Dreamer to design the visuals for their Music Branding Campaign highlighting the wealth of Australian Artists with the label. The final design depicts a stage fully set up for a performance with the impressive list of SonyBMG artists on the wall behind, complete with an adoring audience applauding wildly. You can see the full ad HERE.
Lovers Electric Light Up
Sep 02 2008
Australia-born, London-bred electro pop duo, Lovers Electric released their 80s-inspired debut album 'Whatever You Want' on August 23rd. SonyBMG asked the team at Dreamer to work with the eyecatching designs provided by Eden Honeydew to pull together the final packaging. We were also lucky enough to catch the Lovers perform at their album launch at The Oxford Art Factory & it was an electric show! You can buy the album HERE which already hit the No.8 spot on the iTunes chart!
The Cuban Heels
Sep 02 2008
The debut EP New Dog Old Tricks from Michael Carpenter & The Cuban Heels is out now. The live EP was 'recorded the old fashioned way with everyone playing together in one room mostly without headphones'. The final Ltd Edition physical packaging includes illustration & character design by James Cooper at Dreamer. An online only special edition booklet includes photography by James Cooper & Kelly Carpenter. View the artwork HERE. Buy the EP HERE.
Too Much Monkey Business?
Jul 28 2008
This fab 'Memphis Chimpanzee' red tee is the first in our Too Much Monkey Business T-shirt Range designed exclusively for sale on our website. Available in 4 different designs on 4 different coloured tees, with your favourite music icons in a guy's & a girl's style in S, M, & L. You can order your tee through our shop page & PayPal secure link. Just let us know which size you'd prefer & go HERE to see which tee is right for you!
The Web @ Dreamer
Jul 28 2008
With a background in print, we've been throwing off our CMYK shackles & diving deep into the heart of the web these last few months. We're now offering full scale online design: including online advertising design, micro-sites, full-scale Content Managed web design & animated E-Cards. Commissioned by Warner Music, amongst others recently, we've been creating Flash animated banners, & rich media online adverts [complete with audio & video]. For a sample click HERE.
Toni's Broken Heart
Jul 30 2008
New Australian pop singer Toni has recorded her freshly arranged new single 'Songs From A Broken Heart'. Dreamer designed the packaging for the new single which includes versions of the Burt Bacharach/Hal David classics 'The Look Of Love' & 'This Girl’s In Love'. Check out local listings soon for Toni who will be out on the road with, we're told, a full album to boot.
Four Day Weeks: Online
Jul 29 2008
Young Australian based singer-songwriter Greg Cooper has commissioned Dreamer to bring his brand of rock-pop online. Designed & built as a Flash-based site at Dreamer, the new website coincides with the release of his debut album 'The Four Day Weeks Of April' & a sold-out Sydney launch. The website features tracks, photo gallery, bio & an online store. You can check out the site HERE.
Kara's Not So Green
Jul 28 2008
Australian Blues & Soul singer Kara Grainger (now L.A. based) recently launched her album 'Grand & Green River' back on home shores at the Oxford Art Factory. Dreamer was brought in to help the good folk at Craving Records re-package her album up (from the US version) for the Aussie market. Released locally through Craving/ Inertia, Kara's release has garnered rave reviews & is a stunning debut. Listen to her soulful sounds HERE.
The Living End's White Noise
Jun 20 2008
With the new album 'White Noise' due on July 19, Universal Music commissioned Dreamer to create an E-Card promoting The Living End's new single 'White Noise' to Australian Radio. The E-Card design, which is based on single artwork by Invisible Creature in the U.S., was animated by Dreamer's John Fitzpatrick. To view the E-Card click HERE.
Wind In His Sails
Jun 20 2008
Congratulations to Damien Leith on his ARIA No.2 album 'Catch The Wind: Songs Of A Generation'. Commissioned by SonyBMG, Dreamer Designed & Art Directed Damien's collection of classic folk songs of the 60’s & 70’s. Design was inspired by Greenwich Village-style posters from the era, with an authentic look to match the sound, including specially designed woodcut-block style typography. Photographic Art Direction for Damien's location shoot was also by Dreamer. View HERE.
We Spy A Story...
Jun 17 2008
Flick to page 9 of this month's Desktop Magazine & you'll find a mini-feature on Dreamer. Desktop are giving away 20 prints of our new limited edition 'Eye Spy' poster designed at Dreamer with Marissa Gillies. The poster features a grid of coloured iconic rock & roll symbols linking in to our Design work for the music industry. Place the poster on your wall, stand back far enough & you might just see a message. To win one go HERE.
Our New Reel V2.0
Jun 17 2008
Showreel V2.0 combines our motion graphics work, animation, live show coverage, fashion coverage, online, & music video work. Set to the beautiful new rendition of Bob Dylan's 'I Believe In You' performed by the magical Cat Power, the reel will give you a good idea of the way we like to work across time based visual media. We're currently polishing off a number of music video/EPK related projects that'll no doubt pop up on the next edition of the reel. See the reel HERE or YouTube.
Pippa's Fire In The Snow
May 13 2008
Western Australian based Glowbug Records recently approached Dreamer to Art Direct & Shoot Perth based singer/songwriter Pippa Drysdale. Pippa's upcoming album 'Fire In The Snow' features Photography by Dreamer's James Cooper. The album packaging was also designed in-house at Dreamer with both James & John Fitzpatrick carrying out Graphic Design duties. 'Fire In The Snow' is due out Australian Winter 2008.
MUSE 'HAARP' On
Apr 23 2008
UK rockers MUSE return with their double live album DVD/CD combo 'HAARP'. Documenting the 2 sold out shows at London's new Wembly Arena, the 2 disc set showcases one of the most ambitious live acts in the world today. Warner Music commissioned Dreamer to design a banner ad celebrating the album's release based on the 'HAARP' album art. For a great example of our online design you can view the banner HERE.
Ready To Fly: Amy's Anthem
Apr 14 2008
'Ready To Fly' the 3rd single from Amy Pearson's forthcoming album 'Who I Am' hit stores on April 5. This uplifting, soaring track was written by Amy along with Tom Nichols & Tim Baxter (Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson). The song will be used to launch Channel 7's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. SonyBMG commissioned Dreamer to package up Amy's latest single featuring photography by Darren Leigh Roberts. To see more of our work for Amy go HERE.
Gnarls: The Odd Couple
Apr 23 2008
For the release of Gnarls Barkey's new album 'The Odd Couple', Warner Music asked Dreamer to design an A2 poster & online banner ad to help spread the word. Posters were printed up on a lovely gloss stock & based on designs by the UK's Tom Hingston Studio for the cover of 'The Odd Couple' featuring a silhouette of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green revealing a generic/part-London skyline with Gherkin building to boot! Check out the whole poster HERE & Banner ad HERE.
Plastics Go Matte
Apr 14 2008
The highly anticipated debut album from Plastic Palace Alice is out through Inertia Music & recorded & produced by Jonathan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson). Harking back to the golden age of pop music when songs were lush & ornate, 'The Great Depression' is both adventurous & bold. Dreamer has represented this daring sound visually. Using archival photographs hand coloured at Dreamer, the package (with special matte booklet), has a feel that is both historic & grandiose.
Estelle's 'American Boy' In Music Network
Apr 14 2008
Warner Music Australia asked Dreamer to design a Music Network ad announcing the new single for Estelle which features Kanye West. "American Boy" is the #1 single in the UK right now & also the #1 download on iTunes in the UK! We based the design on Estelle's single cover out now on Atlantic/Warner Music Australia.
Our Little Online Shoppe
Feb 29 2008
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Dreamer's new Online Shop. In the coming months, we will add to the range of special edition goodies designed by Dreamer. Kick starting our new endeavour, we have made available our first Ltd Edition Poster Print (run of 500) in glorious full colour printed on A2 matt stock. The design, based on a Vincent Van Gogh quote, is hand drawn & numbered by Dreamer's James Cooper. A steal at $10, grab yours HERE while they last!
A Building Full Of Talent
Mar 04 2008
SonyBMG approached Dreamer to design the visuals for their new Music Branding Campaign which highlights the priority Australian Artists for 2008. Developing the idea that the success of SonyBMG is built on a foundation of great artists, this Music Directory double page spread depicts SonyBMG as a multi-storey building with a strong bedrock of high quality Australian acts. This campaign includes design, illustration & photography by Dreamer. See the full ad HERE.
Love Is A True Story
Feb 29 2008
Tania Hayes was only 22 when her fiance Warren was diagnosed with a dangerous brain tumour. 'Love Has No Limits' is the true story, in Tania's own words, of the struggles she & Warren have faced together & an account of his amazing recovery against all the odds. Mira Books commissioned Dreamer to carry out photographic duties & cover design for this incredible story to be released March 2008. The final design includes cover photography by Dreamer's James Cooper.
Illustration Collaboration
Mar 04 2008
'Brennan Cooper' - the debut offering from rising author Nicholas R W Henning - is the story of a successful stock traders' decaying self-confidence & decline into alcoholism. Dreamer was commissioned to carry out Art Direction & Design for the cover. Our first collaboration with Istanbul born-Australian based illustrator Ekrem Mulayim, we developed an edgy, collage style cover. To see the final cover & a detail of Ekrem's Ilustration, go HERE.
Every Summer's A Festival!
Feb 05 2008
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the days are longer & that can only mean one thing - it's festival time again! Inertia Music commissioned Dreamer to roll out a print campaign promoting their artists playing at the many festivals around the country this summer. The creative was inspired by retro circus poster designs with a ring master overseeing the festivities & a carnival type atmosphere. To see more of our Every Summer designs go HERE. To check out Inertia's artists go HERE.
Worldwide Lies & Deception
Feb 03 2008
It's a sinister tale of intrigue, suspicion, back-stabbing & twists that will leave you breathless. No - it's not the about music industry! It's the latest release from Mira Books - a new psychological thriller by author Laura Caldwell - 'The Good Liar' is a great read. Mira commissioned Dreamer to carry out the cover design. The final design comes complete with sinister photography by Dreamer's James Cooper. Go HERE to see the design in full.
A very Aussie Aussie, Live!
Feb 03 2008
Following on from the success of Matthew Hardy's 'I'm So Australian' single, on Dec 1 Sony BMG released a Live DVD of Hardy's stand-up act with tons of cool extras. Dreamer was called upon to package up the DVD & bonus audio disc using the caricature style associated with Matthew Hardy. The package includes illustration by Joe Whyte & additional illustration by James Cooper for Dreamer. Check out the cover HERE.
Dublin Theatre Club Site
Feb 03 2008
John O' Connor, Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Club, Ireland, approached Dreamer to design a corporate logo & to design & build the DTC's new website. Drawing on the presentation style of theatre stages complete with dramatic heavy red curtains & Flash spotlight feature, we created a new HTML CMS site. You can check out the site & more about the DTC HERE.
Get Shirty Merch With Alice...
Nov 27 2007
Plastic Palace Alice hit Sydney next month to play live & for the first time their new Dreamer-designed 'Empire Falls' exclusive range of T-shirts will be available. Make sure you get there early to get your hands on one. Meanwhile stay tuned for the Plastic's debut album "The Great Depression", with design & art direction by Dreamer, out early 2008 through Inertia. To find out more go HERE.
True Blue: Hardy's Single
Nov 30 2007
Matthew Hardy is the man behind the hottest catch-cry this Summer - I'm So Australian... SonyBMG commissioned Dreamer to package up Matthew's "I'm So Australian" commercial single, released Nov 24th. The packaging includes illustration by Joe Whyte & additional illustration by James Cooper at Dreamer. For a sneak preview of Matthew's Live DVD (available Dec 1) go HERE. You can also suggest your own "I'm So Australian" line! For a Single Art preview go HERE.
Wombats, Pinks, Lupe & Buck
Nov 27 2007
Warner Music approached Dreamer to design an ad showcasing four of their top artists for the upcoming FBi Annual Magazine. The featured acts are The Wombats, Shocking Pinks, Lupe Fiasco & Buck65. The ad features design, art direction & illustration by Dreamer. To check out more about these Warner acts go HERE.
90 Yr Old Book Co. Goes Live
Nov 30 2007
Les Baddock Book Binders, founded in 1918, is regarded as one of the pioneers of the book binding industry in Australia. Baddocks recently commissioned Dreamer to rebrand the company - designing a new corporate logo, an advertising brochure & a brand new website complete with page turning Gallery section. To check out the new site go HERE.
Nollsy In Pieces?
Nov 27 2007
Not likely. "In Pieces" was the #1 most added radio track last week, hot on the heels of Shannon's top 3 smash "Loud". This powerful follow up single lifted from Shannon's 3rd album, "Turn It Up" is designed & art directed by Dreamer. Photography is by James Minchin. Shannon is currently on tour around Australia & this tune is sure to be a live favourite. You can book tickets HERE.
Distract From Reality
Nov 27 2007
Passionate singer-songwriter Greg Cooper released his 3-track "One Day" EP teaser this month, ahead of his debut studio album "The Four Day Weeks of April" due out 2008. Dreamer carried out a roof top shoot for Greg to represent his larger-than-life infectious sound visually & packaged up the EP in an understated matt wallet. Work on Greg's album art is nearing completion so keep an eye out next year. Check out Greg's music HERE. See the art HERE.
Dreamer on Arts Hub
Nov 26 2007
Dreamer is featured on the home page of artshub.com.au written up as "a creative leader in design & art direction". The story features an interview by our Studio Manager/Producer Amy Kelly. Showcasing recent work for Karl Broadie, Warner Music, The Wild Frontier, Damien Leith & Kate Lush the article details an average day in the studio and advice to designers in training. Go HERE for the full story (only artshub subscribers can read the full transcript).
Amy Pearson Says 'Not Me'
Oct 25 2007
Amy Pearson's debut single "Don't Miss You" was a Top 30 hit for 3 months & a Top 20 airplay hit - a hard act to follow. But sure enough Amy paved the way for release of her follow-up single "Not Me" which was the No.1 most added track at radio the week of its release to media. Dreamer designed & art directed the single packaging for SonyBMG. Design work for Amy's debut album "Who I Am" is in the final stages at the studio & is due out November 3. Amy is a busy girl!
Hard-Fi No Art
Nov 22 2007
UK indie rock band, Hard-Fi have just released their follow-up second album "Once Upon A Time In The West" featuring the single "Surburban Knights". Warner Music commissioned Dreamer to design a poster in keeping with the much talked about eye-catching album artwork which boldly declares "No Cover Art". You can visit Hard-Fi's website HERE for some more cheeky digs at our image-driven times.
World, meet Kate Lush
Oct 25 2007
Sydney singer/songwriter Kate Lush has recently co-written with Deni Hines penning "New Day" for Deni's "Water for Chocolate" album. Kate has also been writing & recording for her new solo album. Kate met with Dreamer & briefed us to conceive a photo shoot & to package up her industry only samplers, ahead of the release of the album. Her enchanting songs have inspired us to reflect that feel in her art. Photography & Illustration by Dreamer's JC. Hear Kate's music HERE.
Turn It Up, Turn It Up...
Sep 28 2007
Following on from the smash hit Top 3 single "Loud", Shannon Noll released his new album "Turn It Up" on September 15th, fresh from a stint in the US writing & working with producer Luke Ebbin (Bon Jovi). SonyBMG commissioned Dreamer to help reflect this new rockier sound in the album sleeve & cover. The package includes design & typography by Dreamer & photography by rock photographer James Minchin. Go HERE to buy the album. And HERE to see more design work.
White Hot? You Decide...
Sep 28 2007
Pick up a copy of the Australian Creative Annual at your local bookseller to browse through the year's hottest work from Aus/NZ creative shops. You'll find spots on the best Design, Advertising, Illustration, Photography, Production, Packaging & Animation work inside the bumper issue. You might even notice our little winning entry in packaging on P53 [not to boast or anything]. EMILY SMART'S debut EP 'The Escape Plan' featuring Design & Illustration by Dreamer enjoys the top left-hand corner.
Biffy Clyro's 'Puzzle'
Sep 27 2007
"Life affirming? Completely. Awesome? Absolutely." Not a bad review from the NME. After acquiring thousands of devoted fans in the US and storming the UK charts, Biffy's Clyro's album "Puzzle" has come our way. Warner Music Australia asked Dreamer to design a special treat for media in the form of an actual jigsaw puzzle based on the original album art by Storm Studios in the U.S. You can check out more on Biffy Clyro HERE.
See The Future Unfold...
Sep 28 2007
Dreamer was commissioned by Harlequin Publishers to design covers for this series of 12 x 2008 Horoscope Books by popular TV astrologer Dadhichi. Designs included 12 specially hand-drawn zodiac ink illustrations & photography by James Cooper. The books are available now. These pocket size publications can help you discover what the year ahead holds for you in love, health, work & money. Go HERE to see more.
Ghost Of Your Past Summer?
Sep 28 2007
The Wild Frontier will launch their debut EP "I Too Will Tell You What I Know" on October 6th. This quirky rock/folk quartet asked Dreamer to help them create a brand, package up their 6 track EP, design an A2 cafe poster & street press campaign. The artwork is designed to reflect the band's sense of humour & the off beat nature of their songs with a retro feel right down to the imitation vinyl disc design. Check out their MYSPACE for more info or go HERE.
Leith's 'All I Want Is You'
Sep 27 2007
No it's not U2's famous hit covered. It's Damien Leith's fantastic new single 'All I Want Is You'. Penned by none other than the Australian adopted Irishman, Damien's first original single release has been added to radio extensively in its first week. Dreamer designed the CD Pro that went to Radio and Media. Photography by Chris Morris, with retouching and Art Direction by Dreamer.
Nollsy Gets 'Loud'!
Sep 28 2007
Dreamer has designed the sleeve for Shannon Noll's new rocky single 'Loud'. Debuting in the top 3 of the ARIA Singles Chart, Shannon's latest offering is a mix of a rockier, edgier style with Shannon's vocals up-front. The single has been added to radio all over the country in Pop, Rock, & Adult Contemporary genres. The sleeve features photography from the 'Loud' video shoot by Dean Hammer, and Design & retouching by Dreamer. Go HERE to see more.
Dreamer Off The Wall
Sep 06 2007
In print this month AUSTRALIAN CREATIVE Magazine has featured our studio in the Print Gallery section entitled "Off The Wall". Recent jobs for our clients Amanda Easton/MGM and indie band Plastic Palace Alice are detailed along with other exciting new all-Australian creative work from agencies based in Australia and New Zealand. AUSTRALIAN CREATIVE is available from all leading newsagents and book shops nationally through Yaffa Publishing.
Damien's #1 Debut Landing
Aug 26 2007
Congratulations to Damien Leith for his #1 ARIA Chart debut album 'Where We Land' (on the back of his recent top 5 single '22 Steps') out last weekend, August 18th. SonyBMG commissioned Dreamer to Design & Art Direct the Irish songsmith's first offering since his Idol album shot to the top of the charts in 2006. The package includes hand illustrated lyrics created here at the studio and photography by Christopher Morris. Buy the album HERE.
Don't Go Changing
Aug 14 2007
The team at ABC local radio asked Dreamer to Design & Art Direct packaging for a new love songs compilation titled "Just The Way You Are" after the Billy Joel classic. The collection features cuts from Norah Jones, Tony Bennett, Art Garfunkel, Nina Simone & Billy Holiday (to name a few) with a beautiful instrumental rendition of the Joel classic by Australian Jazz Pianist/Composer Judy Bailey. Out on August 25 you can pre-order your copy (just in time for Father's Day) HERE.
Matchbox Twenty's Exile
Aug 13 2007
No Strangers to the charts with 28 million albums sold worldwide, Rob Thomas' Matchbox Twenty are back after a 5 year exile (hardly from the mainstream though!) with a best of 'Exile on Mainstream' due out Oct 6 & a new single 'How Far We've Come' (Produced by Steve Lillywhite-U2, Rolling Stones). Their local label, Warner Music, asked Dreamer to help create a profiling ad in Australia's #1 music industry bible 'The Music Network'. Check out the ad HERE.
Greg Keeps It In The Family
Aug 13 2007
Younger brother to Dreamer's Creative Director James, Greg Cooper has just finished his finely crafted (though we are a little biased) debut album 'The Four Day Weeks Of April'. As a new independent musician on the Sydney scene, Greg is getting a band together for live shows set to start late 2007 with the album's release date slated for April 2008. Greg enlisted us to carry out photographic duties & package up his industry only album samplers (How very good of him). Watch this space ...
'22 Steps' for Damien Leith
Jul 22 2007
Irish Australian Idol winner Damien Leith won over the hearts of the nation with his performances on Idol & debut idol single, 'Night Of My Life'. Now, in less than 8 months he returns with his debut singer/songwriter single '22 Steps'. A sweeping, yet subtle ballad which showcases Damien's wonderful voice. Dreamer has designed the new single sleeve, logo and illustrative elements for '22 Steps' including a re-fresh for Damien's Home Page. You can buy the single HERE.
National Assault Continues
Jun 26 2007
Matt Hutchinson & The Whiskey Go Go's continue their tour around Australia with the Vasco Era until their own 'True Love' Tour begins on July 13th. Dreamer have designed this A2 Cafe poster to promote their debut album. A 'True Love' Tour logo is currently being designed at the studio as well as a new A2 tour poster and series of national street press ads. You can request the single 'True Love' on Triple J HERE.
It's a RIOT!
Jun 26 2007
Clothes Off!
Jun 18 2007
US hip-hopsters Gym Class Heroes release their follow up second single "Clothes Off" in Australia on July 21st. Coupled with a national support tour for Gwen Stefani, this catchy sure-fire hit is bound to see the 4 piece rise to more success on Australian shores. Whilst we bopped along to the irresistable single Dreamer designed a full page profiling advert for the band for this week's Music Network publication courtesy Warner Music. View the ad here.
Whiskeys Are Go
May 22 2007
Warner Music Australia approached Dreamer to Design & Art Direct the debut effort from new Melbourne signing, The Whiskey Go Go's. With photography by Warwick Baker (Sarah Blasko, Art of Fighting, Children Collide) & Liz Looker the album's visual style harks back to the late 60's. Led by charistmatic front man Matt Hutchinson, the album blends rock with a southern American blues sound with Harp to boot. Check out the whiskeys touring nationally in June/July.
The Empire Falls
May 22 2007
Triple J darlings Plastic Palace Alice's stunning debut single 'Empire Falls' has been all over the airwaves since being unearthed by the youth network last month. The Melbourne based six piece fuse art rock decadence with melodic hooks. With their debut album just completed & produced by Jonathan Burnside (Sleepy Jackson) Dreamer has created an album sampler based on a 1934 'Melbourne Sun' photograph. More will be revealed in the coming months....
Broadie's Emerald
Jul 24 2007
ABC Music/Warner Music's new signing is country/folk artist Karl Broadie. Dreamer has designed the physical & digital packaging for Karl's 3rd album 'One Million Emeralds'. Dreamer worked closely with Illustrator Simone Pain to create a tactile & organic look for the album. Photography was also by Simone. 'One Million Emeralds' was produced by Matt Fell & features guests including Bill Chambers, Melanie Horsnell & Brendan Gallagher. The album is released nationally on July 7th. Look out for Karl on tour!
Trick Of The Light
May 14 2007
Singer/Songwriter from Australian 80's pop outfits the Innocents & the RCA signed Affections, Rob Smith, has commissioned Dreamer to create album packaging & design for his 3rd solo release 'Trick Of The Light'. Photography is by James Cooper exploring a variety of time-lapse techniques to reflect the album's title. Several portrait style set-ups have also been employed. Design is currently being completed at Dreamer while a US/Australian release is planned for later in the year.
New Dreamer Site
Mar 22 2007
Designed to officially launch the newly branded Dreamer this site encompasses over 7 years of our graphic design, photography & illustration online. The site was designed with a view to providing a deeper look into the work of Dreamer & our collaborators. You'll find in our work pages we've included working drawings, visuals, & behind the scenes photographs. We hope by visiting the site you will experience our work first hand & explore our techniques as much as the finished products themselves.
The Moods, Excuse Me!
Mar 12 2007
Legendary local Jazz act The Moods have just mastered their 4th full length album. 'Excuse Me!' is a live album comprising favourites from their set. Famous for performances in Wynyard's old Soup Plus Club, Harbour Foreshores, weddings & local clubs, we were delighted to wrap the album lovingly with our graphics centering around a shoot by Graham Monro of Mosman's GM Photographics.
Grainger's Grand River
Mar 02 2007
L.A. based Australian beauty Kara Grainger has finished her new album 'Grand & Green River'. Recorded & Produced in the U.S. & featuring special guest Blue Note/EMI's Amos Lee, the album is a journey through contemporary Americana-Folk-Pop-Rock with an Australian bent. Craving Records asked Dreamer to package Kara's U.S. sampler & promo pack for SXSW 2007. Featuring design & imagery by American artist Charlie Terrell & Artworking by Dreamer.
Schollum City Productions
Feb 20 2007
Glen Schollum, of new music production company Schollum City, now has a new brand. Designed by Dreamer to help launch their new studio premises & based on an initial sketch by Glen of a dark & gloomy city, the new ident lightens up the city scape. We employed a paper illustration technique, lit & photographed at Dreamer's Inner West Studio. A temporary website has also been created. Glen has produced for Ministry of Sound, Steve Prestwich (Cold Chisel) and Jade McCrae.
Songs about Love Lost & Lust
Jan 30 2007
Indie flame Amanda Easton launches her follow up second album 'Chanteuse' in March at Sydney's Vanguard Theatre. Design, Art Direction & Photography for the package are by Dreamer. Photographic duties were carried out underground in King's Cross Moulin Rouge Club with a small cast of extras to aid the emotive shoot. Period styling by Louise Hogg & hair & make up by Dolls & Dynamite. Check out the best shots in the Photography section.
Fine Dining at Bilgola
Jan 17 2007
Dreamer was commissioned to produce a new brand for 'Kanimbla' Restaurant located on Bilgola Beaches' Northern Peninsula. Design, Typography, & Photography by Dreamer. Additional retouching by James Cooper.
Gabriel's Peace of Mind
Dec 15 2006
Blue Mountains based songstress Clare Gabriel has just put the finishing touches to her outstanding debut album 'Peace of Mind' produced by Matt Fell (Troy Cassar-Daley & Slim Dusty). Clare asked Dreamer for a test shoot to revolve around her upcoming album. As part of the shoot some album visuals were designed which you can see in the Design section of our site. The best of the test shoot is located in the Photography section. Photography by Dreamer's own James Cooper.
Smart Escape Plan
Nov 24 2006
Young pop chameleon, Emily Smart, from South Australia's city of Adelaide commissioned Dreamer to create tactile illustrative packaging to showcase her debut EP effort. Housed in a beautiful Matte DigiPak, this 6 song set has seen Emily unexpectedly edging her way up the highly prized Triple J chart. Photography by Daniel Footner. Additional Photography & Illustration by Dreamer's James Cooper.
Beauty From The Garage
Nov 09 2006
With their sophomore album in the works, the members of Garage Hymnal (a seven piece youth collective, no less) showed up at Dreamer's studio ready for an early press shoot. Shots were taken digitally in Leichhardt & infront of the industrial Love Hz Recording Studios. Taking their inspiration from musicians past & present, their focus is to create music that lifts the spirit & soul. With Photography by James Cooper the results are, we're sure you'll agree, heavenly.
King's Pride
Oct 18 2006
Dreamer was asked to design a logo for new agricultural venture King's Pride lawn turf. The brief was to create a logo that was not only a strong visual representation of the product, instantly recognisable to the consumer but which would also emphasise the superior quality of this brand compared with its competitors.
Erik Elektro Character Design
Oct 07 2006
Dreamer was commissioned by Australian expat, now Californian-based animation producer, Damian Allen to create the look and feel of Erik Elektro. Erik will be the lead character in a new children's animated TV series pitched for the US market. Original drawings were created by Dreamer, sent to the US for approval, then finalised & rendered digitally in Sydney. Check out Erik on the Illustration page.