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Charli XCX Rock Music music video
Charli XCX buries BRAT with minimalist new single cover

By Natalie Fear Published

We’ve reached the other end of the anti-design spectrum.

Branding
Chris Brown album cover
Is Chris Brown's retro album cover an iconic homage or lazy mimicry?

By Joe Foley Published

Fans are divided over the nod to R&B greats.

Graphic Design
Lizzo perfrmoning on stage
Lizzo’s provocative new album cover is doing too much

By Natalie Fear Published

There’s a fine line between edgy and corny.

Entertainment
Taylor Swift performing with male dancers in suits as they cover her in large white feathered fans
Taylor Swift caught in ultimate battle of the showgirl in new legal dispute

By Natalie Fear Published

Maren Wade claims the star has damaged her 'Confessions of a Showgirl' brand.

Branding
Harry Styles' new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
Fans think Harry Styles' new album art looks DIY

By Natalie Fear Published

But that's exactly why I love it.

Design
Another Taylor Swift The Life of a Showgirl album cover
Did we really need yet ANOTHER Taylor Swift album cover?

By Joe Foley Published

You weren't listening, T-Swizzle.

Art
Larry June Life is Beautiful vinyl
I’m hypnotised by this beautiful optical illusion vinyl

By Natalie Fear Published

Zoetropes never get old.

Optical Illusions
plain pink background with 'SWAG II' in modern serif font
Justin Bieber’s new album art is painfully minimalist

By Natalie Fear Published

Swag II paints the world pink.

Art
Taylor Swift album covers
From Taylor Swift to Charli XCX, the alternate album art trend has gone too far

By Daniel John Last updated

"Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."

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Design
Deftones album art
"It's more important than ever": Deftones designer Frank Maddocks on the enduring power of the album cover

By Paul Weedon Published

Here's why iconic album art still matters

Design
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