THE BLACKSEED STORY

Shy with Brimstone Coven at Howler’s Cafe circa 2017
THE BLACKSEED STORY
Since its inception in 2012, Blackseed Services has been a cornerstone in the heavy underground music scene. Originally launched as a record label, Blackseed immersed itself in the deep underground of noise, supporting innovative artists and cultivating a unique aesthetic through design. Over the years, Blackseed has created over 100 logos, posters, album covers, merchandise designs, and stage banners, solidifying its reputation as a multifaceted creative force. In 2014, Blackseed began booking shows consistently, hosting both domestic and international touring bands. The brand expanded further with the creation of the Descendants of Crom festival in 2017, an annual event that remains a celebrated gathering for local, regional, and national heavy music acts. Notable bands affiliated with Blackseed include Come to Grief, Dopethrone, The Midnight Ghost Train, Valkyrie, Solace, Orodruin, Duel, Spotlights, Penance, Derketa, Horseburner, Heavy Temple, Earthride, Sanhedrin, The Obsessed, and ‘Slough Feg’. This rich history underscores a commitment to supporting authentic artistry with a bold and uncompromising vision.
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“I’ve been involved in nearly all aspects from supporting musicians to being one. I think maybe to give you more than that, here, is to say it is my life. That may seem incredibly unsophisticated …but I mean it. If I can be a part of something this special and help along the way, I’ve done something. Music has saved a lot of people, but I can honestly say that I would never exist without it. It was always a very important thing to me and without it I’d be a shell of a human.” __Shy Kennedy, Owner of Blackseed Services, OFMUSIC&MIND INTERVIEW