Music Branding Design Journal - King’s Busketeers

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Written By Alex Freund

We've all had that thought cross our minds as you were knee deep in a short stack and a tall glass of orange juice and now you can have an americana pirate band that, without a doubt in my mind gets all the wenches at the local Renaissance Faire, sing you a tale about love, lust, drunken adventures and pancakes.

The newest add to my is a deck swabbing doozie. The title track is simply named "Denny's"

The King's Busketeers has a small but strong following of 7,014 monthly listeners with their number one shanty featuring America's second favorite 24/7 breakfast diner. Denny's brings you back to a time where blackbeard cooks you bacon and you question what art is.

Give Denny's a listen and I promise by the third chorus you will be singing along to the King's Busketeers' song.

Design Journal

  • Poster & Merch Design Idea - Vintage-style poster with distressed textures and hand-drawn pirate motifs.

  • Motifs - Renaissance-style etchings, pirate ships, tavern scenes.

  • Color Palette - Muted browns, golds, deep reds, and parchment yellow. I might be playing into the Denny’s aesthetic a bit too close, but the color theme is iconic.

While you’re here, if you think we’d make something cool together, let’s talk.

Feel free to browse and check out my portfolio.

Alex Freund https://RealFakeArt.net
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