Is Not Music. Issue 02 highlights artists whose legacies far outstrip conventional measures of success. In a time when the future feels stalled — these artists serve as our north stars. They’re mile markers we glimpse as we drive forward. Ships Worldwide.

by IS NOT MUSIC., Valerie Kamen, and 2 more

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For the discerning maximalist. Declare your love for Van Dyke Parks with typographic flair. Hand printed in Brooklyn.

by IS NOT MUSIC.

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Carry your records, groceries, or unread literary journals in a tote that says it all: I Love Van Dyke Parks. Available in black or white canvas with bold typographic flair, each one is screen printed by hand in Brooklyn. Part of the Presque Tout collection from Is Not Music.

by IS NOT MUSIC., and Foghorn Studio

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Presque Tout: Variations no. 435-514 “Baseball Season,” Pegg & Van Dyke Parks, now on compact disc. Comes in a 6-panel digipak, and includes a digital download.

by IS NOT MUSIC., and Alexander Duell McMahon

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A 500-piece puzzle featuring original artwork from the new EP, Presque Tout: Variations no. 435-514 “Baseball Season,” Pegg & Van Dyke Parks. Comes with a digital download of the full album—perfect for deep listening while you piece it together.

by IS NOT MUSIC., Mike Caulo, Sipsman, and 1 more

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Is Not Music is a multi-platform project that creates, contextualizes, explores and archives work from artists. We work in physical & digital formats while making sure to privilege the former (IRL experience) over the latter (AI slop, social media & other algorithmic-driven popularity contests).

by IS NOT MUSIC., Alec Hanley Bemis, and 3 more

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