
Welcome to BESPOKEN, The A to Z Media Podcast. This podcast delves into the world of independent music and physical media culture. In each episode, your host, Scott Pollack (President of A to Z media), speaks with industry experts and dedicated creators who are bringing music to life in every format imaginable. For 30 years, A to Z Media has worked with countless record labels and artists to meet their manufacturing and printing requirements. We hope that these conversations will educate, entertain, and inspire you.
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Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Lewis Griffin - The Art of Vinyl Packaging | BESPOKEN Ep. 2
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
In this episode of BESPOKEN, host Scott Pollack welcomes Lewis Griffin, the owner and principal designer of Blackout Studios. Based in the UK, Blackout Studios specializes in creative media production, particularly vinyl record and CD packaging for independent artists. In this episode, Lewis shares insights into his creative process, discussing how he immerses himself in the music to craft distinctive designs emboldened with a DIY spirit.
The conversation explores how Lewis built a strong creative relationship with the Austrian recording artist, AViVA, creating meticulous designs, including unique vinyl labels, limited edition packages, and handmade box sets, while emphasizing the value of bespoke, special-edition releases. Lewis also shares inspirational advice for emerging independent artists on releasing physical media and enhancing their work with DIY design elements.
For contact and more info, visit blackout-studios.com.
For 30 years, A to Z Media has been the choice manufacturing partner for artists and labels (major and independent), crafting high-quality vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, books, merch, and more. Ready to get started on your next project? Visit atozmedia.com.
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