An artist’s album cover is arguably the most critical piece when rolling out a new project. Whether it’s a debut album or a performer’s swan song or anywhere in between, there’s always a special ...

“There’s some element that’s cinematic in nature, like you’re seeing a shock from a film taken out of context and put on a cover.” Photo: Atlantic Records, Island Records, This freeze-framed ethos is ...

Hubris, lack of taste, massive amounts of drugs: There are many reasons for terrible album covers. This gallery collects 50 of the worst. Enter the carnival tent to witness the monstrosities, the ...

Records are similar to books in one odd way: people judge them by their covers. It isn’t fair, but it’s the reality every indie artist deals with when releasing new music. And with streaming platforms ...