Expanding into publishing had been discussed between myself and Waxwork Records co-owner, Suzy, since we launched the record label. It was a two year journey to make it all happen. Is it a deliberate product extension for Waxwork? Or did it happen by accident? Vinyl can be compared to a piece of artwork, and just like other forms of art, people tend to collect and display their records.ĭescribe how the idea for Waxwork Comics came about. You don't get any of that with digital media. The artwork is big and bold, and even the vinyl itself can be colored, or swirled, or have splatter effects. You can actually hold it! You can even smell the printed jacket. Not to mention the fact that vinyl is way cooler than an mp3 or other digital formats. There's a level of importance that's inherent to vinyl. Whereas with digital, you can sort of just click a button and "check out." And that gives vinyl a significant upper-leg as a medium of experiencing recorded music.
You're involved with the whole experience. In this exclusive Q&A, Bergeron provides the scoop on how he merged the audio and visual worlds into a spooky, new concept.īefore we dive into Waxwork Comics, how do you explain the rising popularity of collecting vinyl records?īergeron: Vinyl is probably the most intimate way of listening to recorded music.
Today, Waxwork Records is officially expanding its product portfolio with the launch of Waxwork Comics.
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