Outlet Drift – Masonolay i Cepo’ album

Designed by Studio Diyen, Masonolay i Cepo’ is the latest album by the Taiwanese band Outlet Drift. In this work, the band members take the exploration of their own culture as a starting point. By sampling tribal music and heritage, and drawing from their experiences of wandering across different lands, they have gradually woven their faith, culture, and life journeys into the soul of this album.

The visual expression is rooted in the band’s core philosophy: “Sky, Earth, and Sea.” Drawing inspiration from the maritime culture and spiritual beliefs of the Amis people in Taitung, we ensured that the wardrobe, photography, and packaging all expanded upon this central theme.

The album packaging utilizes a three-layer structure to mirror the band’s worldview. The lyric book is secured by hand using hemp rope and traditional hip-bells, while carefully selected fabrics are used to evoke the fluid movement of seawater. By employing a diverse range of materials and a near-handcrafted approach, the packaging reflects both Outlet Drift’s eclectic musical style and the cultural preservation of their tribe.

For the album and track titles, we used a mix of Gothix (by DM Studio) and Super Sabretooth (by Set Sail Studios). These two powerful, wild, hand-drawn typefaces capture the band’s passionate and psychedelic musical style. In contrast, the Chinese titles feature Loksin (justfont) to convey their deep connection to nature and faith, while revealing a more introspective side of their character.

To maintain readability across three languages—Chinese, English, and Amis—the lyric book features a thoughtful combination of Wotfard (Atipo), Utopia (Adobe), GenRyu Mincho, and GenSeki Gothic (ButTaiwan). This typographic blend was chosen to present a sense of warmth and humanistic emotion.