How to create iconic album artwork
July 24th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[In the digital age and in the era of streaming, album artwork doesn’t have the cache it used to. However,
Browsing the "Album Artwork" Tag
A cool new twist on album cover artwork: Albums in Motion
June 14th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This dude has figured out a way to add animation to album covers and is willing to do the same
Madonna’s new album arrives tomorrow–and the artwork is…interesting
June 13th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Madonna’s Madame-X will be released tomorrow and while Madge may be 60, something things never change. First, we have this
Catching up with the girl on the cover of Hole’s Live Through This
January 7th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The prom queen on the cover of Hole’s 1994 album, Live Through This, was one of the more iconic pieces
Random music news for Wednesday, December 26, 2018
December 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Did you know that Boxing Day is now the third busiest shopping day of the year? The busiest is the
Random music news for Friday, August 31, 2018
August 31st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Last long weekend of the summer. Make it a good one. Here’s some music news to discuss for August 31,
Because everyone loves awful album cover art, here’s another gallery of some of the worst
August 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back when vinyl ruled the earth, art directors had a 12 x 12-inch canvas to work with for each album.
Random music news for Monday, June 18, 2018
June 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Happy 76th birthday, Paul McCartney! If you’ve never seen him live, do it. I swear that a Macca show has
New book that collects Canadian album information and artwork in one place launches Indiegogo campaign
June 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Mike Carr is an insanely big fan of Canadian music. Over the last few years, he’s been working on a
Why would you buy a physical copy of the new A Perfect Circle Album? Here’s why.
May 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Don’t you love it when artists take extra care when it comes to packaging a new release? Take the case
This should be an album cover. It really, really should. (You’ll understand immediately.)
April 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
During his state visit to the White House, French president Emmanuel Macron gave Donald Trump a tree as a symbol
Let’s catch up with the girls on the front of the Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream album
February 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
PIctures of children adorn many iconic album covers. The kid on U2’s Boy and War. The 11-year-old topless girl on
Punk rock album artwork + The Simpsons = This
January 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The Simpsons continue to be some of the greatest meme fodder in the known universe. If you’re on Instagram, give Millions
Random Music News for Thursday, January 25, 2018
January 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1995, we almost ended up in a nuclear war because of a series of mistakes and
Because This is the Internet, I’m Required by Law to Post These Kitty Album Covers
December 13th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
According to international law (I can’t cite the statute, but I’m sure it’s valid and that failure to adhere is
How Album Covers are Adjusted for the Middle East
June 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The Middle East can be a pretty conservative place, especially when it comes to the baring of female flesh. Petapixel
Random Music News for Tuesday, April 25, 2017
April 25th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Yep, I have the post-Canadian Music Week cold. Anyone else? And now, music news for April 25. Record Store Day
Random Music News for Friday, March 17, 2017
March 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Happy (merry?) St. Patrick’s Day. And now, the music news. Where did Andy Warhol get the idea for the banana
Random Music News for Tuesday, May 31, 2016
May 31st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I have ants digging in my backyard patio. They must die. And now, the music news. Here’s how a to
Random Music News for Saturday, May 28, 2016
May 28th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Sixty-five years ago today, one of the most important radio shows of all time debuted on the BBC. You should
Because Everyone Loves Looking at Awful Album Covers
May 13th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
There are plenty of online galleries of awful album covers, but it’s a rare thing to come across a collection
Here’s How to Make Your Own Tiny Drake Album Artwork for Views
April 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Drake’s new album, Views From The 6, is now available (Why did he suddenly drop the From The 6 part?)
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