Lorn - Ask The Dust by Jesse Auersalo

Link: Jesse Auersalo
Link: Ninja Tune

The Brainfeeder-affiliated Lorn issued, his second album, Ask The Dust this week. Available via Ninja Tune (with a now sold out reel-to-reel edition and a version on cloudy grey vinyl), it boasts artwork from, Finnish illustrator, Jesse Auersalo.

Auersalo's imagery was previously used as part of Big Active's campaign for Mark Ronson's last long-player although this particular project sees him sticking to the moody monochromatic style that makes up a large part of his portfolio. Additionally the trompe l'oiel concept - evoking Magritte - and the plaster-like texture - adding a touch of de Chirico - makes the cover a beautifully-rendered surrealist work.

 

Toddla T - Watch Me Dance by Peter and Paul

Link: Peter and Paul
Link: Toddla T
Link: Kid Acne

Peter and Paul's artwork for Toddla T's Watch Me Dance album on Ninja Tune involved the making of t-shirts for its various tracks. Some of these featured illustrations by, fellow Steel City maverick/Peter and Paul collaborator, Kid Acne and specific designs were also photographed individually for their respective single releases.

Meanwhile, demonstrating the approach's versatility as a promotional device, a selection of the garments have also been offered as merchandise plus as competition prizes through the producer/DJ's Facebook-based 'Tbay' giveaways.

Smart.