BILLY STAR
Branding | Freelance
Billy Star, a Dallas-based band, formed out of a mutual love for music. With Haley on guitar, Julius on drums, and Danny Boy as the vocalist, they started as a cover band before transitioning to crafting their own material. They recorded their debut album, "100%," in Chicago's Electrical Audio. Adding Alyssa on bass guitar, they began performing live, including a feature at the 2022 SXSW playing music from their just released EP, “Talking in Circles.” Their latest album, "Heavy Lifting," marks their continued growth.
As a freelancer for the bands visuals, I was tasked with creating cohesive branding guidelines to be used in show flyers, social media posts, and merchandise. Album art by Julius of Billy Star, photography by Haley.
Visuals Inspiration
To create the visual art that would be used in the bands posters, merchandise, and social media, I decided to take inspiration from the members. Mixing line drawings with cut-out magazine images, the artwork captures the eclectic essence of the musicians. Through digital collages of a gritty graphic style, the designs resonate with the rawness of their rock music.
SXSW 2022
In the spring of 2022, Billy Star was selected to showcase during SXSW at the Chess Club venue. I was tasked with creating content to help show case the event and spread the word through posters and Instagram stories.
