Why Grunge Looks Like This

The style of grunge is beautifully chaotic, and it was never meant to be perfect. | contact me for any creative/business enquiries or collaborations: contact.duffir@gmail.com 00:00 - 00:56 - What is the "feeling" of grunge? 00:57 - 02:22 - Why did Seattle birth grunge? 02:23 - 04:07 - How did band styles differ visually? 04:08 - 05:01 - How did substance use define the imagery? 05:02 - 05:52 - Who were the designers of the era? 05:53 - 06:35 - The influence of Art Chantry 06:36 - 08:18 - Why do musicians make their own art? 08:19 - 09:25 - David Carson and Ray Gun Magazine 09:26 - 10:16 - Why do we idolize grunge fashion? 10:17 - 11:26 - What is so good about physical media? 11:27 - 11:51 - Outro/Video Suggestions I've always been fascinated by the album covers, posters, and culture that make up my favorite genres. In this one, I'm checking out the visual language of 90s alternative rock, specifically Seattle grunge, to understand why it looked that way. From Nirvana, to Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, they all have a distinctive identity that defined the era. This was a project I had been thinking about for a few weeks and I'm happy how it turned out. Let me know what genre you want to see me break down next! Thanks for watching. Website: https://duffir.com Instagram:   / theduffir   Facebook:   / duffirthecreator   Substack: https://subiconic.substack.com WHY GRUNGE LOOKS LIKE THIS VISUAL IDENTITY GRAPHIC DESIGN ROCK HISTORY