Mode Dodeca is an Austin based post/math-rock project. Through many years and variations, in September of 2016, Britt Malm (Meddah, April Ham Legion) came to Jordan Cope (Ballerino) with a hand full of songs, wanting to record an album and perform with a full live band. The duo united with Austin Sears (Honey & Salt) and Zack Chicoine (Ballerino, Sea Engine) to round out the final four-piece lineup. Before even finishing their debut album, the group began forming new ideas that would shape the future of the collaboration. The sound is one of hypnotic loops and layers mixed with sudden rhythm and tempo shifts. The lyrics touch on the current social and political climate, evolution of humanity, and empowerment within one's self regardless of race, creed, religion, or sexual orientation. This is expressed with a metaphorical approach in hopes to display layers of perspectives and encouragement to stay positive, aware and active in this special time in history.

Problem

Produced by Phillip Odom, Mode Dodeca’s upcoming release “Lunar Drive” features six new tracks of swirling post rock ambience juxtaposed with intricate math rock guitar stylings. With hopes of potentially printing physical CD’s in an increasingly digital music age, I was tasked with designing the cover as well as laying out the liner notes. A project I accepted obligatorily as the bands designated graphic designer.

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