Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Great Band Websites

Wanted to make a list of bands websites that have good design and layout.

Here are some sites I've come across that are good for inspiration:

Dredg
Dredg
- I really liked all the raw drawings. I also really like how the drawings extend deep downward into the site without repition.

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Mute Math
- I liked the colors used on this site. It's pretty normal as far as navigation goes and widgets, but I thought this site had really great color and imagery.

dear
The Dear Hunter
- Great flash site with fantastic sounds and music. The artwork is most impressive about the site. It almost makes you not care about the band just to navigate the site.

rise
Rise Against
- Thought this was pretty standard too though I really liked the texture and colors used. It also displays a flash banner that has some nice artwork.

placebo
Placebo
- This was awesome because it has a video displaying on the entire background. Also, great use of the .ico icon at the top. I know you can do it as a .gif but this is the first time I have seen it used as an animated .gif.

mae
Mae
- Love the color palate. I also really like the use of quote boxes. Very fun and inviting.

incubus
Incubus
- Again, great colors used in this site. I'm also seeing a trend in sites that use a lot of artwork through the site. Like the Dredg site, I loved the different pieces of drawings on the site.

guster
Guster
- Fun interactivity in the header.

dash
Dashborad Confessional
- Not the greatest of all sites, but thought it was note worthy because of the navigation.


Here are some sites that I thought could use some help:

ratatat
Ratatat
- Nice logo header, but no navigation. Only tour dates and video on a white page. kinda boring.

fata
From Autumn To Ashes
- I was shocked when I saw this site. ooof.


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