Before the age of the internet and social media, it was all about album covers. And London-based art design studio Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic art, for classic rock acts such as Pink ...

For a band with such an unmistakable style—eyeliner, red lipstick, black garb, tousled hair—the Cure, in frontman Robert Smith’s telling, has long resisted iconography. “I don’t want to be known for ...

For graphic designer Denise Burt, knowing little about classical music actually helped her create cutting-edge album covers. See her work and hear... Calling all design geeks and fans of cool album ...

As Rush's art director since 1975, Hugh Syme was one of the prog-rock trio's closest collaborators. His vivid designs — decrepit puppet kings, fireball jugglers, dalmatians next to fire hydrants — ...

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 ...

The album artwork for Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction went through a couple of iterations before landing on what we know it as today: the band’s signature cross and skulls logo. While the ...

A picture is worth a 1,000 words, but how many should an album cover be worth? The several artists, designers, and photographers we spoke to behind some of 2025's best album covers can't say for ...

Award-winning singer and songwriter Taylor Swift doesn’t just release iconic hits; her artistic flair stretches to her album cover art too. Unsurprisingly, cover art plays a part in the marketing of ...

The cover of Elvis Presley’s 1956 debut album is arguably the most influential single record cover produced in the history of rock and roll. But it is one that was shrouded in mystery for several ...