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Witty Literal Band Logos

These Literal Logos by Paste Magazine Celebrate New Music Released in May

— June 7, 2013 — Pop Culture
In celebration of all the fantastic new music that was released this past May, Paste Magazine as created several comedic literal band logos that hide the band's name behind vibrant illustrations. Fans can guess which band each gif refers to. There's Daft Punk, The National, Vampire Weekend and several others included in this fun series.

The Vampire Weekend logo is probably the funniest from a purely visual standpoint. It's pretty obvious right from the start that the image refers to Vampire Weekend, since it depicts a fun-loving vampire wearing an orange t-shirt and holding a couple of delicious martinis, clearly having a relaxing weekend away from blood sucking.

With these illustrations, Paste Magazine has re-generated some excitement regarding music releases. Since most people can simply download a new album from iTunes, a lot of the excitement surrounding record releases is lost in the digital shuffle. With fun fan-made designs like these literal band logos, however, some of that thrill and anticipation is re-kindled in music fans.
Trend Themes
1. Comedic Literal Band Logos - Creating literal band logos that hide the band's name behind vibrant illustrations sparks excitement and engagement among music fans.
2. Reviving Music Release Experiences - By generating excitement through fan-made designs like literal band logos, the digital age can regain some of the thrill and anticipation surrounding music releases.
3. Engaging Visual Guessing Games - Using illustrations that allow fans to guess which band each gif refers to adds an interactive element to the music experience, bringing joy and entertainment to the audience.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry can leverage comedic literal band logos to create buzz around new album releases, re-engaging fans in the digital age.
2. Graphic Design - Creating vibrant and visually engaging literal band logos opens up opportunities for graphic designers to provide unique and humorous branding solutions for musicians and bands.
3. Digital Media - Platforms and publications specializing in digital media can incorporate these fan-made designs to enhance the online music experience, attracting and entertaining a wider audience.
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