Congratulations to The Dead View Project for being voted by YOU as Commune’s Featured Local of the month. I met up with Mikey to congratulate him on winning and also to get the dirt on what he has going on.

1. When did you start The Dead View Project and where do you draw inspiration?
First off I would like to thank my friends, family and all the supporters. I started The Dead View Project in ‘07.  The idea came from old horror flicks that I enjoyed, but I could never find a cool shirt with any good designs. So, I started making my own.  For the love of films, art, and music TDVP started.  Most of the ideas come from pop culture and all things dead, I try to bring “Dead life to Real Life.”

2. How did you come up with the name?

It’s kind of funny how I started and got the name.  I was working on another clothing company and just really wasn’t feeling the style.  So, I started on another project just out of boredom.  Dead View clicked in my head.  Dead View just being a different view of the dead and just appreciating horror films and art.  The first design I made was from a Peter Jackson film called Dead Alive, a must see.  After that design I knew what path I wanted to go.  That’s how the Dead View Project came along… trying to be the next dead thing!

3. Where can people find your stuff? Any upcoming shows or cool things you are working on?

If you’re wondering where you can grab some TDVP gear, check out our online store thedeadviewproject.bigcartel.com.  We are working on some shows and trying to get in some local shops, so keep your eyes and ears open.  On a side note, check out Grieves and Budo and Pierce and Veil, two new additions to TDVP family. Great music, good friends!

4. What is your favorite thing about Commune?

We think the concept of Commune is pretty rad; bringing music, art and culture together with a meaning is awesome.

For More on The Dead View Project check out thedeadviewproject.bigcartel.com.

If you would like to be part of Commune Wednesdays and stand up for a smokefree scene, contact us at jointhecommune@gmail.com or www.jointhecommune.com.