Category: Music Design History
Timeless Designs
Ever wondered how sometimes you can guess the year an album was made based on the album design?Some of the important album art made in the ‘50s...
On Alex Steinweiss and the Short History of Album Cover Art
Music was never directly associated (if not recommended by the composer) with visual arts for many centuries. Although this could hint at the ide...
Of Masters, Masterpieces and More
An album design can do two very important things, sometimes separately, and sometimes together. It can inform the listener in a reas...
The Roots of Retro
Have you ever wondered why there are so many radio channels and online playlists dedicated to music from the 80s, 90s, and other decades? Peop...
On History of Pop
The ultimate struggle of the mainstream musician. Following the path that has been walked on by many is a very risky maneuver. After all, getting...