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HMX Desks: Robotkid

by Fish McGill / September 10

It comes as no surprise that the Robotkid has lots of mechanical friends hanging out with him in his office and on his desk. Read full post »

Filed under: Behind the Scenes / 5 comments

HMX Bands Showcase: How To Go From Work To A Gig In Style

by Fish McGill / August 24

Last Thursday, Jessica pulled together six Harmonix bands including Abnomality, Thief Thief, Breaking Wheel, Death of the Cool, That Handsome Devil and Bang Camaro for a night of awesome music at The Middle East right across the street from the Harmonix offices. Read full post »

Filed under: 52 Weeks to Rock / 3 comments

52 Weeks Summer School

by Fish McGill / July 20

52 Weeks is off this week for summer vacation chillaxing on the beach, sipping on mojitos out of a big jug while being fanned by a team of cheer leaders and record executives. Read full post »

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Atlanta, Kitchen Appliances & Limbs: A Conversation With Peaches

by Fish McGill / July 8

We sat down with Peaches to discuss inspirations for the doohickeys with interchangeable limbs and attitudes. Read full post »

Filed under: Sketchbook / Tags: peaches, tattoos, rock-band-art / 2 comments

Raqmo: A Gift & A Curse

by Fish McGill / June 17

During the short period of time between Rock Band & Rock Band 2 the art team worked creating promotional art collaborating with each other and mixing up the different styles found in Rock Band. Read full post »

Filed under: Sketchbook / Tags: reiko-murakami, rock-band-art, publicity-artwork / 5 comments

Dee Art Process

by Fish McGill / March 11

Mr. John Dee has developed an unlikely, inspired approach to creating art for Rock Band. Read full post »

Filed under: Sketchbook / Tags: john-dee, rock-band-art / 2 comments

Exclusive John Dee Guitar Case Artwork Auctioned For Charity

by Fish McGill / December 12, 2008

A perfect storm occurred at Harmonix last week when a dirty microwave somewhat randomly signed by the company crossed paths with a high end guitar case en route to Seattle for Penny Arcade’s annual fund raiser for Child’s Play Charity. Read full post »

Filed under: Sketchbook / Tags: john-dee, charity / 7 comments