Party Smasher Inc.: Guitarist for DEP Encourages Artists to Go DIY

This is pretty cool: Party Smasher Inc., the self-described “collective of creative professionals and artistic provocateurs” founded by The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman, has launched a new website, the focus of which is any and all works of DIY art. Explains Weinman via a press release:

“I was well into my twenties, with a college degree and a corporate job, playing music with no intention of generating money or some massive fanbase. Before I had even realized it, I was making 100% of my living creating art. How did this happen? Because we ignored the ‘rules.’ It wasn’t until I started living my artistic life with that mindset that I became a responsible creator – one who could move people through honest expression. And that is what Party Smasher Inc. is all about. We are here to celebrate the artists that are following their own path, undeterred by the trends.”

The press release goes on to say that the site “will offer insight, resources and stories of trial and error in an effort to inspire and nurture more independent ventures, DIY environments and the emergence of better, stronger and more meaningful art into the mainstream marketplace.” For example, the below conversation between Weinman and Mike Patton (no credits needed), who pragmatism and work ethic, we can safely assume, has had as much to do with success as his creative genius. Anyone who aspires to make art professionally should watch this and take notes:

http://youtu.be/wM0T7EfeNSE

Check out more awesome awesomeness on the Party Smasher Inc. website. They have a whole bunch of rad people on their team besides Weinman, including the kid who I fear may someday take my job.

And, hey!, this is as good an excuse as any to listen to…