About the Collection:
Soundscreen Design has curated an exclusive line of t-shirts, hoodies and tote bags featuring original designs from 3 studios for 9 prominent indie-rock artists. Jay Ryan / The Bird Machine’s exclusive design for Battles is featured on premium, custom fit, 100% organic cotton garments. This limited edition seasonal collection takes a fresh approach to traditional band merchandise in terms of both quality and design.

About the Designer:
Based in Skokie, IL, Jay Ryan has been making screen-printed concert posters in Chicago since 1995. Known for his hand-drawn text, computer-free design technique, and humorous animal subjects, Jay has worked for thousands of indie rock bands, including Fugazi, Shellac, the Flaming Lips, Andrew Bird, the Melvins, My Morning Jacket, Mudhoney, Modest Mouse, the Decemberists, and Hum, as well as his own band, Dianogah. Heavily involved in the ‘Gigposters’ community, he was Vice President of the American Poster Institute from 2003 – 2007, and was involved in organizing the successful ‘Flatstock’ poster convention series. As owner of The Bird Machine screenprinting shop, Jay has shown his prints and lectured across the US and Europe. In 2005, Punk Planet Books published a book showcasing Jay’s work, entitled ‘100 posters / 134 Squirrels: A decade of hot dogs, large mammals, and independent rock.”

About the Band:
Experimental rock quartet Battles has continued to evolve since their inception in 2003. All experienced musicians with storied pasts in independent music, John Stanier, Ian Williams, David Konopka, and Tyondai Braxton envisioned a band whose musical canvas can only be described as limitless. The New York based quartet released their long awaited debut full length, Mirrored, in 2007 which enchanted fans and critics alike. This unexpected and hypnotic album explores the possibilities of progressive rock, while taking each member's musicianship to new heights of technical mastery. Their songs “Leyendecker” and “Bad Trails” were both featured on the hit UK show Skins, and their new song, “The Line,” is now featured on the Twilight Saga: Eclipse OST soundtrack.