Barry Johnson, Matt Ebert, and Chase Knobbe dive into the stories behind the Torrence emo band’s album artwork, including the image on the front of their upcoming LP, I Used to Go to This Bar.

“When exhibited in private or public spaces, we might wonder whether it’s a reference to the original work of art or to the ...

As a southern gal growing up on country music, there are a lot of country albums that I hold near and dear to my heart. But far be it for me to recognize half of them in the record store. Country ...

For artists and fans alike, album covers serve as more than just packaging; they are gateways to stories filled with creativity, controversy, and the madness of rock ‘n’ roll. The Beatles’ legendary ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist ...

There’s something about these 80s album covers that just sticks with us. Whether it’s their sex appeal, their ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

The best or worst years of an artist’s career can be defined by a single square image. Album cover art is often the first step toward that album’s reception — good or bad — and we often associate the ...

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George Harrison thought one Beatles album cover was "gross" and "stupid." So much so that it shouldn't have made it past the ideation stage.