Los Dudes (2014): Hipster Retirement Home

dc3 worked Los Dudes’ CD design (does anyone even listen to CDs anymore?), and supplied the album artwork. We aimed for a gritty look and feel to reflect the band’s personality and to stay true to the essence of their garage rock sound. The photography on the cover spreads, for instance, was shot in front of a nondescript storefront and in a dilapidated alleyway. Conveying a grungy old school attitude was key in realizing the Los Dudes aesthetic. Running through all this—and particular to this project—is a humorous self-deprecating visual take on their single, “Hipster Retirement Home.” Feel like a listen? You can find their music here: losdudes.bandcamp.com