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How to Destroy Angels Remix

July 12th, 2010
How to Destroy Angels - A Drowning (remixed by The Protist)

How to Destroy Angels - A Drowning (remixed by The Protist)

We really enjoyed How to Destroy Angels‘ new EP. When Trent Reznor posted the multi-track files on their website, for bands to remix, we had to give it a shot. So, here’s our take on the song “A Drowning.” You can stream it in the player below, or download the mp3 here.

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New Posters Available

July 9th, 2010

We have some new posters for sale today. One is of “Shelf Cloud,” from a while back. The other is an untitled mixed media piece, from last month’s art show. Just click on the images below for more info.

"Shelf Cloud" poster by The Protist

"Shelf Cloud" poster by The Protist - $14.80

"Untitled" poster by The Protist

"Untitled" poster by The Protist - 14.80

Wax Lyrical Part II

July 6th, 2010

Here’s a new clip from Wax Lyrical series, that we made music for. We were going for… Intensity!!

- Matt

New Work

June 13th, 2010
The Protist - Untitled

The Protist - Untitled

The Protist - Untitled

The Protist - Untitled

Thanks to everyone who came out to the art show earlier this month in Santa Barbara. It was a fun opening. In case you weren’t able to make it, we have some photos of new work here and a behind the scenes video in the works. So that should popping up in the near future.

-Justin

June 3rd

May 22nd, 2010

june3

Here’s the info on the art show that’s coming up and here’s a map of where it’s at. It will be in conjunction with a stop-motion DVD release from Viva Design. I’ll be showing work alongside our friend Inga Guzyte. If you haven’t checked out her work before, take a look. Our favorites are her sculptures made from recycled skateboards. Really cool stuff! With that, it’s time to get back to painting!

-Justin

Art Show In Santa Barbara

April 17th, 2010
The Protist - Sketchbook

The Protist - Sketchbook

We have an art show lined up in Santa Barbara, CA on June 3rd. Being that most of the paintings for it do not exist yet, I’m gonna be a busy guy for the next month! It’s fun to do these shows with tight deadlines, because it puts you into a place of intense focus. We’ll be posting more details as the date approaches.

-Justin

We Have A Winner

April 8th, 2010

Many thanks to everyone who entered the dissolution contest. We really enjoyed reading your interpretations of our new song. Congratulations to Isaac A., who won the contest, with his interesting take on the song’s lyrics.

-Matt

Dissolution Contest

March 1st, 2010

Can you guess the meaning of our new song, Dissolution? We’re curious to hear what you guys think Matt is singing about. In fact we’re so curious, that we’re going to give away original paintings and music to find out. Here’s the scoop:

Listen to our new single, Dissolution in the player above and email your idea on what the song is about to DissolutionContest@gmail.com. We will read through all the entries and the people who come closest to the actual meaning… or come up with the most entertaining/humorous/interesting interpretation will win big!

The Protist - Grand Prize

The Protist - Grand Prize

One grand prize winner: will receive this original painting and a free download of our entire music catalog. It’s a signed, mixed media piece on 5 hardboard panels, approximately 12×30″

The Protist - Runner Up Prizes

The Protist - Finalist's Collection

Five finalists: will receive one painting each, from the finalists collection and a free download of our entire music catalog. These signed originals range from sizes 5×5″ – 9×12″on hardboard panels.

Ten runners up: will receive a digital download of our new single, including an alternate version and instrumentals.

Those who don’t want to partake in the contest: can also join in the fun, by picking up the new single from iTunes, or Amazon.

*Entries must be received by April 2nd. Winners will be contacted for shipping info shortly after and announced on the website on April 10th.

Wax Lyrical

February 23rd, 2010

One of our new songs has been featured on Fuel Tv’s Wax Lyrical series. We originally recorded it for our upcoming album. However, for this episode, we reworked it into an instrumental.

- Matt

Painting Up A Storm

February 9th, 2010
The Protist - Studio

The Protist - Artwork in progress

Here’s a quick peek at a new painting in the works. When it’s finished, we are going to be giving it away. We’ve got a contest planned and the winners will receive original artwork & music! It should be a lot of fun. We’ll be posting the full contest details, once the paintings are finished. Being that this is the last of the bunch, I should probably get back to painting!

-Justin