SHEER CONTROL - KAI CULT
design schematics & Blueprints
Alongside the visual artwork, the project involved the development of detailed production schematics to prepare the record for physical manufacture. Every element — from sleeve layouts and spine widths to centre labels, bleed areas and print margins — was carefully mapped to precise industry specifications to ensure the final vinyl could be produced without compromising the integrity of the design.
Working across multiple print assets required meticulous attention to detail, balancing the technical constraints of vinyl manufacturing with the tactile, analogue qualities of the artwork itself. The schematics became an extension of the creative process: preserving the Cyanotype textures, tonal depth and photographic composition while ensuring every component translated accurately from screen to print.
The result is a fully realised physical release where artwork, packaging and music exist cohesively — a considered object designed to honour both the visual process and the atmosphere of the record it accompanies.
Produced/Mixed: @dean_tuza
Mastered: @adamayan_master
Photography: @stephrxid
Album cover graphic design: @icarus.projectsAlbum Credits
Murmuration Bass by James Gilligan Drums by Miles Thomas, Adam Stirling Piano by Joel Smithard Cello, violin by Rob John, Leah HooperDo You Know Bass by James Gilligan Drums by Miles Thomas Trumpet by Anthony “Tok” NorrisSilver Halide Film Bass by James Gilligan Drums by Miles Thomas, Adam Stirling Guitar by Evan Sillence Cello, violin by Rob John, Leah HooperAching Never Leaves Bass by James Gilligan Drums by Miles Thomas, Adam Stirling Cello, violin by Rob John, Leah HooperIn My Body Bass by James Gilligan Drums by Miles Thomas, Adam Stirling Cello, violin by Rob John, Leah HooperUnfolding Bass by James Gilligan Guitar by Max Stringer Cello, violin by Rob John, Leah HooperCircuit Bass by James Gilligan Piano by Joel Smithard Trumpet by Anthony “Tok” Norris Cello, violin by Rob John, Leah HooperAll other instruments by Tilly Vickers-Willis, Dean TuzaAll songs written by Tilly Vickers Willis, arranged and produced withDean Tuza. Aching Never Leaves was co-written with Morgan Wright.Staring at the Sun (by TV on the Radio) is a cover, arranged byTilly Vickers Willis & Dean TuzaProduced by Dean TuzaMixed by Dean TuzaMastered by Adam AyanVocal Engineering by Lisa SmullenAdditional studio engineering by Josh Walton