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.

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

- Matt

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

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

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

-Matt

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

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 - 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.

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

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