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John Lennon - Out The Blue

Time to reveal this year’s record sleeve design for Secret 7” at 180 Studios.

Inspired by the lyrics of John Lennon’s Out The Blue — “out the blue you came to me and blew away life’s misery” — imagining love as a sudden, almost supernatural force that weaves through a heavy heart.

The ex voto heart represents gratitude for that force. Traditionally, ex votos are religious offerings given in thanks for an answered prayer or miracle.

The sleeve itself was hand constructed at London Centre for Book Arts using traditional bookbinding materials and techniques.

#JohnLennon #Secret7 #WarChild #180Studios #OldFlame A handmade square record sleeve covered in dark navy woven fabric rests against a black background. A weathered metal sacred-heart ornament and silver metal ribbons sit at its centre. taken in London, United Kingdom by @oldflame.studio

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17 days ago

Stephan Colloredo-Mansfeld on Inconvenient Music

The founder of The Old Carpet Factory reflects on nurturing creativity, imperfection and the value of slowing down on Hydra.

> Read the full conversation on oldflame.studio

#StephanColloredoMansfeld #TheOldCarpetFactory #Hydra #OldFlame #Insights Blue halftone photograph of a room inside The Old Carpet Factory on Hydra, Greece, with vintage keyboards, synthesizers and a window overlooking the sea. White typography reads “Stephan Colloredo-Mansfeld.” taken in Idra by @oldflame.studio

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Secret 7” is officially open!

So happy to be part of the 10th edition of this brilliant project, bringing together 700 unique record sleeves created by artists and creatives from around the world.

All 700 sleeves are now on display at 180 Studios, with the artists and tracks kept secret until the auction ends. Come see the exhibition and bid on your favourite sleeve — all proceeds go towards War Child’s work supporting children affected by conflict.

19 – 30 August 180 Studios, The Strand, London

#secret7 #warchild #180studios #oldflame taken in 180 the Strand by @oldflame.studio

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2 months ago

Heléna Star on music as ritual and the power of the dance floor.

@helenastardj

> Read the full conversation on oldflame.studio

#HelénaStar #OldFlame #Insights Soft, abstract image of green flowers with blurred depth and organic shapes, featuring the quote ‘The dance floor is like church. It’s a connector for us all’ in white text. taken in London, United Kingdom by @oldflame.studio

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6 months ago

Heléna Star on The Ritual of the Dance Floor, Silence & Motherhood

The DJ and broadcaster @helenastardj reflects on shifting rhythms — from the intensity of the club to the quiet rituals of motherhood.

> Read the full conversation on oldflame.studio

#HelénaStar #OldFlame #Insights Black and white portrait of DJ and broadcaster Heléna Star, holding a long flower and sitting by a linen backdrop. taken in London, United Kingdom by @oldflame.studio

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Exercise in Personal Combustion

Harry A close-up of a black leather boot pressing down on small flames on concrete. Below, a young man stands against a metal wall, wearing a shirt with burn mark and holes. The scene contrasts warm orange firelight with cool blue tones. by @oldflame.studio

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8 months ago

Study ii: Wavelength — Sound & Water

A photographic study reflecting on resonance, rhythm, and the fluid nature of sound. Created alongside my conversation with Aamir Yaqub for Disposable Music: Insight.

Read the full interview at oldflame.studio

#DisposableMusic #AamirYaqub #OldFlame taken in London, United Kingdom by @oldflame.studio

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a year ago

Study i: Movement — Music & Material

A photographic study accompanying my conversation with Aamir Yaqub on originality and the endless flow of music.

Read the full interview at oldflame.studio

#DisposableMusic #AamirYaqub #OldFlame taken in London, United Kingdom by @oldflame.studio

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AAMIR YAQUB ON ORIGINALITY & THE ENDLESS FLOW OF MUSIC

A conversation with @aamiir.wav on creativity, purpose — and why, in the end, you have to pour everything out while you can.

> Read the full interview on oldflame.studio

#AamirYaqub #DisposableMusic #OldFlame A blurred black vinyl record with soft light blue reflections, creating a dreamy, abstract effect. taken in London, United Kingdom by @oldflame.studio

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It’s a wrap on London Design Festival ❤️‍🔥

Such a beautiful experience putting together a show alongside so many talented designers across the whole city. Thank you to everyone who came out for the private viewing and visited this past week.

Very happy to announce that Disposable Music will be EXTENDED beyond LDF until 12 OCTOBER! 💿

> A huge thank you to Xiaoye and Louis from Simmos for sharing your space a little longer and for all the love, time and support!

And special thanks to:

> Lockside Studios - Eat Work Art for the support and resources
> Hoxton Vinyl for collaborating on HYPERURANION and the interview
> The Waterhouse Project for providing
delicious drinks at the private viewing

#DisposableMusic #LondonDesignFestival #LDF25 #OldFlame taken in London Design Festival by @oldflame.studio

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HOXTON VINYL INTERVIEW

@HoxtonVinyl kindly donated an unpressed vinyl record for the Disposable Music exhibition, which asks: what makes a song or a record? Is it still real or complete if it hasn’t been recorded or pressed?

In the spirit of this piece, we spoke with them about what pressing records means to them, how vinyl preserves artistry, and how the physical format defines music.

> Read the interview on our website.

#DisposableMusic #HoxtonVinyl #LondonDesignFestival #LDF25 #OldFlame Black unpressed vinyl puck on grey background. taken in London Design Festival by @oldflame.studio

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a year ago

PARASITE

10” black vinyl record, metal sculpture

The music industry today feels like it’s been overtaken by something foreign. Systems, algorithms, and trends attach themselves like an alien growth, feeding off the very thing they depend on. The music becomes a host — drained of energy, immobilised, its strength siphoned away. What once thrived with its own vitality is left struggling under the weight of something that doesn’t nurture, only consumes.

Read the Deep Dive on the website.

#DisposableMusic #LondonDesignFestival #LDF25 #OldFlame Metal sculpture resembling an alien parasite or insect resting on top of a 10” black vinyl record. taken in London Design Festival by @oldflame.studio

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