Ben Weinman of the Dillinger Escape Plan has launched a brand new creative collective for photographers, musicians, illustrators, fashion designers and much much more.
Party Smasher originally launched in 2009 as a recorded music collective with its first release being Dillinger Escape Plan’s ‘Option Paralysis’. Since then the collective has grown and expanded to what it is today: a tool of empowerment for those who prefer to take a more DIY approach to their work in the media, while still retaining its initial purpose as an indie label.
Ben explains the inspiration behind Party Smasher:
“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.”
To see what Party Smasher has to offer, head over to their website now!
