E Pluribus
Photography provided by myself in my person studio, The Tupelo House
Photography by Whitney Pelfrey
Like some kind of time-hopping wizard with preternatural melodic sensibilities, M Ross Perkins is back with his sophomore full-length, E Pluribus M Ross. The album, his first for Colemine/Karma Chief Records, is another masterclass in home recording with 12 shimmering slices of purely perfect psychedelic pop.
In describing Perkins, it’s not wrong to namecheck Rhodes and Nilsson, but you have to expand that list of influences to include pop-rock visionaries like Brian Wilson, Colin Blunstone, and even John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Let’s also throw in the Flying Burrito Brothers and the Kinks as well. Perkins clearly learned plenty of helpful tips from these and other legends that made the late 1960s and early 1970s such a magical musical time, but he has charted his own singular path from the past and back again.
The hooks, arrangements, and overall sense of songcraft are as sophisticated as the work of Wilson and Nilsson, which is remarkable when you consider Perkins not only produced all of the musical arrangements but also played all of the instruments and sang all of the vocal parts on the album. Even more impressive, Perkins is able to evoke all of these iconic figures in his songs without resorting to psych-rock cliches or outright thievery. It’s an extraordinary balancing act, and what emerges is a shimmering tapestry of skillfully-woven musical threads, each harkening back to the past while simultaneously pointing toward the future.
So, take our advice and join Perkins on his magical mystery trip through time, E Pluribus M Ross, coming March 18th on Colemine/Karma Chief Records.
CATALOG: KCR-12012
RELEASE DATE: 3/18/2022
Project Management
I oversaw the development of branding, advertising, and marketing campaigns. I oversaw the purchasing of all props as well as location to fit the request of the artists.
Conceptual Design
I worked directly with the artist making their idea for their album into a visually cohesive and marketable product.
Set Design
Conceptualized and planned visually compelling sets, sourced materials, oversaw set build, and paid attention to every detail to enhance the overall aesthetic impact of a photograph.
Album Photography
After confirming the final album brand, I scouted locations, selected clothing and photographed in both digital and film. These images were used for several album designs, posters and all marketing materials.
Marketing & PR
For album release I prepared all outlets with one sheets for easy promotion as well as deliverables for marketing. I documented all incoming press and kept the artists up to date on media coverage and any changes that are needed to be made.
