Decibel Consulting and Design is an upstart company that is looking to prove their worth and pave the way for their clients. Founded by Ryan Baustert, Decibel focuses on providing professional graphic and multimedia design services as well as artist consultation, booking and promotion.
Background: Ryan received his B.F.A. in graphic design from UW-Stout in 2004 and has over 4 years of experience in the advertising industry. Being a musician himself, he also has over 7 years of experience in the music industry and is a guitarist in the Minneapolis rock band, Throw The Fight. Throw The Fight is currently signed to the Warner Music Group. Ryan acted on behalf of the band as their manager and agent for the groups first 5 years. The band is now represented for management by Legacy Management Group and booking under The Kirby Organization (TKO).
Through his dedication and direction, Throw The Fight has secured a record deal with Warner, toured the country numerous times, developed a massive online web presence, promoted successful college and commercial radio campaigns, found song placements on numerous MTV and VH1 shows, and sold over 6000 albums and 17,000 digital singles - among many other things. In 2006 TTF was voted as one of the top ten unsigned bands in the country by Alternative Press magazine.
Jess has a degree in advertising and is currently the marketing director for Green Mill restaurant, a franchise restaurant with over 30 locations across the country. Not only does she do all their marketing, but she also does all the design work.
Referrals: "It is a great pleasure working with Ryan Baustert and his band Throw The Fight. Ryan's undying work ethic matched with his leadership and passion for perfection brought the band to my attention and his steadfast dedication to overseeing every facet of the band's music, image and career are unique qualities that set Ryan and Throw The Fight apart from nearly every other band out there." --Jason Fiber, Superfecta Entertainment, former President of Cordless Recordings, Warner Music Group
"Many people are calling Throw The Fight the Twins Cities next national success." --Charles Hopper, Agent, Kinetic Music
Graphic Design Services:
Flyer/poster design, album artwork, logo development, merch design, myspace and html design, business cards, brochure design, copywriting, letterhead, corporate identity, animated banners, ads
Artist Consulting Services:
career guidance and direction, artist development, marketing, promotion, press sheets, bios, myspace promo (increasing friends, views, plays), promoting via other websites and building a strong web presence, collecting emails for mailing lists, establishing & maintaining positive media and consumer relations.
Touring:
booking assistance, general advice, tips, show trades, agents, market info, contracts, tour promotion, increasing your gigs and guarantees
Music Industry Professionals:
management, booking agents, producers, studios
Please send us a Myspace message or email if you are interested in working with us. Our rates are affordable and we would be happy to discuss all options to help further your music/company/film, etc. All prices are customized to the project. We also accept Paypal, the easiest and most secure way to shop online.
UPCOMING PROJECTS Pendulum Records - CD compilation album artwork (6 panel) The Shootout - Myspace design Mindrite - Myspace design Kismet - Myspace design This Armistice - EP artwork Kage - EP artwork
DESTROPHY SIGNS TO VICTORY RECORDS
Congrats to longtime Decibel clients, Destrophy, on their signing with Victory Records! The band is gearing up to release their next album on the heavyweight indie label this coming October. Click here to add them on Myspace.
Click the graphic below to order their latest merch straight from the Victory webstore. Designed by Decibel, so you know it's good!
Client: Throw The Fight Link: myspace.com/throwthefight
Coming straight out of Minneapolis, Throw The Fight have rapidly built a strong buzz throughout the music scene. Combining aggressive riffs with soaring, melodic choruses - the band has built a formula for success. Already having toured in over 30 states and been part of festivals such as The Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos etc, Throw The Fight is a band on the verge. Their debut album, 'In Pursuit of Tomorrow' is in stores across the globe.
NEW MYSPACE SITES ONLINE NOW
We've been cranking out Myspace sites like crazy over here. Most recently we've done pages for 3 Pill Morning, Forcefed Trauma, The Inner Light Agency, and Mr. Barker. Stay tuned for pages for Mindrite, Verdict, Kismet, etc. Click the banners below to see the latest
actually... i've been looking to get some web design done for my promotion site myspace.com/badstonesound. if you guys have any ideas on what you might be able to do with it let me know. :]
Thanx Ryan for your continued friendship...Jessica, it's nice meeting you!! Wishing you both the best with all your future endeavors! Appreciate your friendship...TTYS :) Allie
hey! yeah no problem your guys' artwork is REALLY awesome
but yeah i actually was wondering if you guys might be able to make our band a cooler layout for our myspace?
i know we're not the most popular or well known band anywhere except around our area, plus we're only sophomores in high school, but it would be really sick if you guys could do that!
hey.... yeahh i added you guys from your band page, and i have to get mine done. in a couple of weeks im having a photoshoot and then after that i was planning on getting my page redone and looking for people who could help me with that... what do you guys charge?