Artist Websites

It is clear that an artists website is crucial to their representation and image, it has become increasingly important over the last decade to present yourself through the web and an artists website is their place to showcase their work. Therefore it is important that it portrays who they are as an artist.

Jack Garratt

Jack Garrett is the perfect example of what I would like my band website to look like, the dark colours create a very slick appearance with the artists brand image of the different blues breaks up this dark and portrays a very cool element to the artist. I particularly like the very different lay out of the website with the titles either side, I am considering using this technique within my own website so that I can break up the conventions of this genre.

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is also an artist that I would consider using ideas from his website for my own. His basic black and white presentation conforms to his pop genre yet adds a very smooth appearance to the brand. His shop tab I found particularly interesting and I hope to introduce a store/ shop page within my own website. His news tab I also think is a very important element to the website as it allows fans to be even closer to the artist and feel like they are more involved. I would hope to explore the news page on my own website as well.

London Grammar

Finally, London Grammar is possibly the most influential artist that will effect how I design my website, I  think the use of photos and colour on their website is particularly effective in portraying again this indie/ pop band genre. The black background is reflective of the bands music and I hope to instil this quality to my own work as I feel it makes it seems more genuine. The live tab with tour dates is one component to my website that I feel is crucial at the forefront of this genres website due to their often intimate concerts. The band photos I also feel is important as it helps to bring fans closer.