A good album cover adheres to basic design principles. A great album cover has a layer of cultural commentary. And a fantastic album cover understands both while maybe breaking some rules.

When painter and sculptor Devon DeJardin needs an extra dose of inspiration in his downtown Los Angeles art studio, he likes to put on some rap. Only this isn’t just any regular rap music: “We call it ...

We listen to music, but sometimes we look at it too. Album cover art is an essential part of the listening experience, although it is often overlooked. No longer! Here are some of The Crimson’s Arts ...

Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia' won the first-ever awared for Best Album Cover at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with the award ...

For the first time in 50 years, the Grammys are honoring outstanding album art. By Lina Lecaro When Sabrina Carpenter unveiled the cover this past summer for her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, she ...

Throughout history, Black women have given us some amazing music, and many of those great songs have come in the most beautiful packaging – iconic album covers which showcase museum-worthy artwork. If ...

These trippy album covers use vibrant artwork and photographic manipulation to make you second-guess your own reality with ...

Delaware artist explains abstract album cover for Mac Miller's 'Balloonerism' Mac Miller fans around the world have recreated Delaware artist's 'Balloonerism' album art 'Balloonerism' has topped ...

In the streaming era, where physical albums are rare, an eye-catching cover can still define an era or become instantly recognisable online. There’s been a renewed spotlight on album covers this year, ...