Now then folks. We are glad to finally announce are third UN=IQUE collaboration in which we have teamed up with our good friends ONE Records (run by Adam Shelton & Subb-an) who are an independent record label which is synonymous with the  amazing Below parties at the Rainbow in Digbeth, Birmingham.

Adam approached us about doing a custom designed T-shirt for One records and instead as like minded peeps we thought it would be best to get One Records on board for a UN=IQUE release.

Inspired by algorithmic art, bold iconic patterns and a fusion of the One records logo we are buzzing to release this T-shirt. Once Again these are super limited and come with a custom designed sticker so don’t miss out.

We also posed Adam a few questions to give you a  bit more insight into the One records label and what it is all about. So go check it below.

1. Who, what and where are you?

I am Adam Shelton, I am  man and I am in the rainbow pub.

2. How did you come up with the name One records?

One records came from the fact, we are all one, when listening to music, playing it, buying it and enjoying it there is no separation, we are doing the same thing.

3. Can you give us a brief history and a little bit about the ethos/aspirations?

One is a project between myself and Subb-an who both wanted to set up a platform for ourselves to put music out, to get people we know to have that platform, and to use the label as a means of broadening what we are doing as a whole.

4. What inspires you and what is influencing you right at this moment?

If i am to be honest i like checking out new artists but still find myself constantly inspired by older music, house has all been done before, unless you are using a new live element which is cool it is virtually impossible to stand out. just because it may have have been done before does not mean you can’t put your own take on it. and that i guess its what sets things apart. listen to lil louis for example.. who is making that kind of fresh shit.. please get in touch if you are..  i find more inspiration in non 4/4 music these days. but please.. house rules and i love it! from the mid 80′s to current date constantly bad ass shit! too many names to mention to many memories to list..

5.Obviously collaboration plays a massive part in a record label like one records, can you tell us a bit who you have collaborated with and who else you would like to collaborate with?

This is the first collaboration i have done so i am really looking forward to seeing how it goes down, i am really happy with the design and have had great feedback on it so far so yeah i can see it playing a big part if the product and teamwork is right.
next on the list.. gucci or someone like that..

6.How important do you think branding/art work is for a new venture like One records?

For me it is very important, i am as in to art as i am into music and have not even begun to start bringing that side of things in to the label. Ok, brand awareness is very important these days but i want to really want to bring in an art element to the label. keep your eyes peeled.

7.Tell us a little bit about the One records logo?

The main focus of the logo is that when the vinyl is spinning around it trips you out, i love records with interesting inner labels that do stuff when they spin round. and i do like my geometric patterns i must say so this was also a factor in the logo.

8.Finally future movements and plans for One records?

To carry on putting out the music we are doing, to bring some new exciting artists to the label, to do label parties all over the world and spread the love in what we are doing.

Finally  much love to One Records and if you are in London or Berlin in July go check out their parties at Fabric and Watergate, they will be bad boy no doubt.

Stay UN=

Now then.

Carrying off where the UN= bandwagon left off we thought with summer approaching it was time to unleash some more of our trademark  UN= clean bold off the wall illustrated graphics to the world.

As always these designs are straight off the top of our domes and done in short runs, so don’t sleep……..

They are now all available in the UN= SHOP so get involved!

As always thanks for the support and let us know what you think in the comments!

STAY UN= & INDEPENDENT.

Now then.

Here is a taste of our offerings for the summer for both UN= and UN=IQUE . These will go on sale in the next couple of weeks so keep your eyes peeled.

Until then you know the score.

Stay UN=

This is the hand screened A2 pull out poster we did for the first issue of TAB.

Until the next time rave on & stay UN=

The Excellent ONE69A of Screen printing fame got us on board to help them come up with a new identity for their new project Galerie Carousel in which they will be turning their studio  in Islington Mill on occasion into a Gallery. The space is perfect for such events and has a real charm about it. We will let you know when they have their first transformation so you can see for yourself.

Until then Stay UN=

New start up TAB (to be announced….) zine liked what we are doing and liked our styles. For that we thanked them and took part in a little interview as well as contributing some of our time in creating a A2 pull out poster for their first issue (photos to follow soon).

In a nut shell TAB is a exciting independent art and music project driven to acclaim the creativity of the subversive, unknown and the admired across a multimedia platform.  With a monthly limited run of hand screen printed poster-zines – each issue is designed by one of the featured contributors.

Anyhow check them out & stay UN=

Howdy all.

Just finished this piece for the front cover of the new High Voltage magazine. It always drops lots of knowledge in terms of music and is a really great read. Also we are finally glad to see that is online with a new site so check it out -> High Voltage.

Also read this issue online.

Anyhow you know the drill.

Stay UN=

Here is  the second flyer in the series and if you are around this Saturday (14/11/09) get involved.

Stay UN=

After a short hiatus, one of Manchester favorite party’s, BackToFront are back and have given us free creative reign over designing a 3 part series of flyers for their monthly party @ House9. Here is  the first and if you are around this Saturday (17/10/09) get involved.

Peace & Stay UN=