Photographer Puts Local Musicians in a “Bind”

Albuquerque is sometimes known for its “quirky” art scene—the city’s musicians not the least of which.

One recent experimental project has caught some attention recently. Local photographer Wes Newman has photographed local musicians in an unusual “bind”: with their faces wrapped in rubber bands.
Of course, the project aims to promote these local artists and their work—so each photo is accompanied with its own blog post, complete with links to their websites. Newman told Wired magazine:

"Even if we get half the viewers we got with Scotch tape, and even if half of that half listens to the music, it's still a good way to get it out there...I'm hoping it gives Albuquerque a little bump, the Colbert bump if you will."

Newman has also posted a “Behind the Scenes” video on his YouTube account. These artists are certainly not prone to embarrassment!

To read more about Wes Newman’s Rubber Band Series click here.