#album-art

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Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
3 days ago

Jacob Hutchinson merges the structure of swiss type with the soft imperfections of old stamps and vinyl stickers

Jacob Huchinson blends vintage print tactility with precise grid-based Swiss typography to create versatile, music-driven visual identities and campaign-ready designs.
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fromCreative Bloq
5 days ago

Why album art still matters

Deftones' 2000 album White Pony introduced a minimalist, sleek visual aesthetic via designer Frank Maddocks, forging a long-term creative partnership shaping the band's album art.
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Sorry Taylor Swift, but the alternate album art trend has to stop

But the sheer volume of variants we're seeing right now feels not only calculated to maximise sales (imagine that), but it's also diluting the aesthetic identity of individual album eras. Whereas the best album art of all time is immediately recognisable, I couldn't tell you what the cover for Life of a Showgirl actually looks like. Same goes for Sabrina Carpenter's new album - just days after the provocative original variant prompted outcry, came the bait-and-switch, as Carpenter revealed a several safer versions.
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fromCreative Bloq
3 weeks ago

Quiz: Are you a design music genius or a one hit wonder? Take my album artwork quiz to find out

Album covers are essential for branding and can reflect the music's themes and emotions.
Music
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

How Ozzy Osbourne changed album artwork forever

Ozzy Osbourne, iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away at 76, marking the end of an era that revolutionized rock music and its visual identity.
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Apple and Spotify are killing the album cover, and they must be stopped

Streaming services have long been accused of eroding the traditional album format, pushing listeners towards playlists and algorithmically programmed stations.
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fromVulture
3 months ago

Sparks Are Li'l Album-Cover Freaks

We’ve always felt that visuals are really important. There are people who downplay that and think it’s more important to focus purely on the music, but it’s all one aesthetic for us.
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