Grandpeople from Norway updates. Thanks for the note.

Celebrating its third issue today, Work Magazine is a quarterly concept-based fashion, art and design magazine presenting work from both emerging and established artists. Editor in chief Gloria Noto and design direction by LA Hall.

Bráulio Amado is an illustrator/designer from Portugal. Thanks for the submit.

Jaunted Haunts Press releases 4 new albums this month. Two from lo-fi-fuzz-master Ampersand. One from improvisational trio Benguela and a reissue of Givan Lötz‘ Easy Now.

Jaunted Haunts Press was founded in 2008 by Righard Kapp, in an effort to formalise the output of his \/#/ cd-r imprint, which in itself was a continuation of where his original One Minute Trolley Dash label left off. Within three years the label’s output has grown to 5 albums, all of which have received considerable acclaim from respected writers such as Richard Haslop and Lloyd Gedye.

The label aims to release music that will stand the test of time, from singular artists who dare to follow their own creative path. Physical releases are packaged in limited edition silkscreened sleeves, while as of late the music is also available in digital format, not so limited edition.

Leandro Castelao is an illustrator living and working in Buenos Aires. His infographic style is best when silkscreened, so check out his online shop. His client work is also worth a look.

Papa Issue gathers talents from the Latin world.

New illustrations by Tatiana Plakhova from Moscow. If you haven’t seen her work you might want to check out some of her other projects, including complexity graphics.

One of my earliest influences in design is none other than Tae Won Yu. His work for the Olympia, WA music scene circa the 90′s showed me design could be both playful and expressive. Looking at his work challenged me to break down boundaries I was taught in school. From Built to Spill’s ‘Perfect From Now On’ to Versus latest release, ‘On the One’s and Threes’, Tae continues to remind me why I love to do what I do.

Brittny Badger wrote in with some really nice design, illustration, and disassembled household appliance art. These photos are from her “senior thesis project at the hartford art school this past year…i took apart used cooking/cleaning appliances, and arranged their interior parts very systematically on a white sheet of bristol board. my intention was to explore the hidden “brains” of these appliances; allowing us to view these everyday objects from a new perspective.”

So it’s been a while since the last interview. It’s back, and have we got a great couple to feature.

Melissa & JW Buchanan are a husband and wife team, better known as The Little Friends of Printmaking. They’ve been together for over ten years, collaborating and creating some of the most striking posters on the market today. They’re style is profoundly unique and recognizable. Read on and find out how they met and work together.

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