From original vinyl to t-shirts and merchandise, it’s hard to think of a more iconic image in the music industry. Yet surprisingly, there’s a lot of math behind the simple geometric design and rainbow-patterned illustrations. As reported by Chalkdust Magazinethe album cover shows a beam of white light hitting a …
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Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album cover is more complex than it looks
Believe it or not, there is a lot of math that went into the design of the rock band’s 1973 classic. Prepare to be blown away by the secret math behind the infamous album cover art ( Image: Getty) Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon album is instantly recognizable, …
Read More »This cyclist traced the cover of the Nirvana album in the streets of Adelaide using a GPS
“Earlier in the year [I was] going through my old record collection and saying, ‘Oh my god, this album is 30 this year,’ and just thinking, ‘You know what, this deserves its own little track,’ said Stokes. The album was officially released on September 24, 1991, and Stokes scheduled their …
Read More »Experts vote on Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album cover lawsuit: “Death on Arrival”
Nirvana bassist on Kurt Cobain For an album as iconic as Nirvana’s “Nevermind”, celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release is a special milestone. For this particular record, however, a lawsuit looms on occasion. Last month, Spencer Elden – who appeared nude on the album cover as a child – …
Read More »This cyclist tracked the cover of the Nirvana album through the streets of Adelaide using a GPS
Countless albums are released each year, but few stand the test of time. If there is one album that has become the anthem of a generation of discontented and questioning young people, it is Nirvana. no matter. The album art alone is iconic, but the songs themselves go even deeper. …
Read More »Cyclist uses Strava to recreate Nirvana’s Nevermind album cover
An Aussie cyclist recreated Nirvana’s iconic Nevermind album cover on the streets of Adelaide using Strava. To mark Nevermind’s 30th anniversary, Pete Stokes rode around 150km on a single-speed bicycle to sketch the outlines of the famous naked baby image. His efforts, tracked by GPS site Strava, show the baby’s …
Read More »The Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover story
September 26, 2021, 08:00 The Beatles – Abbey Road album cover: photo by Iain Macmillan, design by John Kosh. Image: Press / Apple Records One of the most famous photographs of all time was taken in August 1969. Here is the story behind the Abbey Road album cover. Abbey route …
Read More »Cyclist traces Nirvana album art through the streets of Adelaide for Nevermind’s 30th anniversary
Tribute acts don’t usually involve lycra – but an Adelaide Hills cyclist and Nirvana fan paid homage to a pioneering album by forging his own path. Key points: Peter Stokes recently took to the streets of Adelaide to mark the 30th anniversary of Nevermind’s release The 150-kilometer trip took her …
Read More »Drake narrowly beats Lil Nas X to win back album number 1 – Music News
Drake returns to number 1 on the official album chart with Certified Lover Boy, refusing Lil Nas X to make his chart-topping debut with Montero. Drake’s latest record bounces from 3 to 1 and tops streams this week – although it was an incredibly close end as less than 500 …
Read More »The story behind the most iconic album cover of all time – Austin Monthly Magazine
In 1991, Kirk Weddle got a call from Robert Fisher, the artistic director of Geffen Records. Best known for filming commercial campaigns for automotive brands, Weddle also dabbled in underwater photography, which had caught Fisher’s attention. âHe called me and said, ‘Hey, do you have a picture of a naked …
Read More »Ariana Grande works with Nile Rodgers and more on new album – Music News
Nile Rodgers worked on Ariana Grande’s new album. Chic’s legend has revealed that Ryan Tedder asked him to produce a song, which coach of pop superstar “The Voice” John Legend co-wrote for the record. However, the “The Freak” hitmaker was asked to be quiet about which direction the “7 Rings” …
Read More »Naughty Boy: Cheryl has enough ‘amazing’ songs for new album – Music News
Cheryl has written enough songs for a new album, according to Naughty Boy. The 36-year-old record producer – real name Shahid Khan – revealed there were plenty of “amazing” songs from his sessions with former Girls Aloud star and ex-boyfriend Nicola Roberts, 35, to release a new disc. Naughty Boy …
Read More »Lil Nas X album cover features a tribute to Donnie Darko
Lil Nas X reveals that cult 2001 film Donnie Darko inspired part of the cover design for his debut album, Montero. Lil Nas X revealed that the 2001 cult movie Donnie Darko inspired part of the cover of his first album, Montero. Commenting on the album cover reveal on August …
Read More »Lil Nas X “gives birth” to his first album – Music News
Lil Nas X jokingly gave birth to her debut album in a promo video. The 22-year-old rap star has just released his long-awaited new record, ‘Montero’, and to mark the occasion, he filmed a promo video that shows him giving birth to the album in a hospital. The surreal video …
Read More »Jimmy Carr appears singing on Ed Sheeran’s album – Music News
Ed Sheeran revealed that Jimmy Carr recorded backing vocals on ‘Visiting Hours’. The 30-year-old pop megastar has revealed the 49-year-old comedian is making an appearance on the track on his upcoming LP ‘= (Equals)’. According to The Sun’s Bizarre column, the ‘Shape of You’ hitmaker said, âComedian Jimmy Carr is …
Read More »Charley Crockett Talks New ‘Music City USA’ Album – Billboard
Charley Crockett may have come to his art relatively late – “I’m a slow learner, I started at 31,” he says – but he’s making up for lost time. Boasting a buttery yet crackling tenor reminiscent of iconic Texas artists from Willie Nelson to Freddy Fender, Crockett releases their 10th …
Read More »Charley Crockett talks about new album “Music City USA”
The San Benito, Texas-born artist has a pretty colorful history: a distant relative of Davy Crockett, he’s a two-time convicted former marijuana grower and a self-taught street corner musician who specializes in murderous ballads. . But ask him what his aspirations are and it’s clear he’s much more than a …
Read More »Who is Luis Mora, the artist behind the cover of Drake’s alternative album?
Drake has revealed alternative album cover designs from a number of different artists on Instagram. Who is Luis Mora? The Canadian singer and rapper continues to celebrate the successful release of his sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy, released on September 3 of this year. In a series of new …
Read More »Brian May wants to make an instrumental album – Music News
Brian May wants to do a new solo album. The Queen guitarist – whose last solo album was “Another World” from 1998 – admits he plans to enter the studio to record a selection of instrumental tracks that show off his musicality. Discussing the possibility of making an instrumental album, …
Read More »Fans praise Christina Aguilera ‘ageless’ as she recreates iconic album cover with 2000s makeup
We love each other a good celebrity throwback pic, so right now we’re very grateful that pop icon Christina Aguilera is here to fill our nostalgia void with her latest beauty look. The singer has apparently just recreated one of her most iconic beauty looks from the album cover, featuring …
Read More »Lawyers: ‘Nevermind’ album cover lawsuit is ridiculous
For the publisher: While I generally appreciate Robin Abcarian’s chronicles, the fact that it gives credence to the claim that the photo of Spencer Elden as a naked child on the cover of Nirvana’s 1991 album “Nevermind” is child pornography ignores thousands of years of artists using a naked baby …
Read More »Iron Maiden takes on Drake for UK No.1 album – Music News
Iron Maiden and Drake face off in a gargantuan battle for number 1 on this week’s official albums chart. Iconic British heavy metal band Iron Maiden topped today’s official charts update with their 17th studio album Senjutsu, while Canadian rapper Drake is right behind them with their sixth album Certified …
Read More »‘Oochya!’ : Stereophonics announces its 12th album – Music News
Stereophonics have announced their 12th studio album, ‘Oochya!’. Kelly Jones and co have released the brand new single “Handing On Your Hinges” from the upcoming follow-up to “Kind” of 2019. The rockers of “Maybe Tomorrow” have also announced a tour of the arenas in support of the LP, which will …
Read More »The story behind Drake’s album cover for “Certified Lover Boy”
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 04: Drake attends the UK premiere of ‘Top Boy’ at Hackney Picturehouse on … [+] September 04, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland / WireImage) Mike Marsland / WireImage Drake just released his latest album on September 3rd, Boy in love certified. Many aspects …
Read More »Jon Hopkins announces new album “Music For Psychedelic Therapy”
Jon Hopkins has announced details of a new album titled âMusic For Psychedelic Therapyâ – listen to his first song, âSit Around The Fire,â below. The producer’s sequel to 2018’s âSingularityâ will be released digitally and on CD via Domino on November 12, with a vinyl release on February 11, …
Read More »What exactly does Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” album cover mean?
Drake’s highly anticipated new album, Certified lover boy, is finally here. While the Canadian rapper, whose real name is Aubrey Graham, teased new music in May 2020, his original release was delayed to January this year. Now, Drake has finally released the album, but the cover has left some fans …
Read More »Lil Nas X ‘pregnant’ with her next album – Music News
Lil Nas X has revealed he’s been waiting for his new album, Montero. The 22-year-old Old Town Road hitmaker teamed up with People magazine for a fake pregnancy announcement photoshoot. “SURPRISE! I can’t believe I’m finally announcing this. My little baby ‘MONTERO’ is due out on September 17, 2021”, captioned …
Read More »Jon Hopkins announces new psychedelic therapy music album, shares new song: listen
Jon Hopkins has announced a new album. It is called Music for psychedelic therapy and it’s November 12 (digital / CD) and February 11 (LP) via Domino. Today, Hopkins shared the album closer “Sit around the fire», A collaboration with the producer and ceremony guide Eastern Forest which features the …
Read More »Explained: why the baby on the cover of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album is suing
Spencer Elden was 4 months old when photographed by a family friend in 1991, drifting naked in a swimming pool. The photo, taken at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, Calif., Will be used that year for the cover of “Nevermind,” Nirvana’s flagship second album that helped define Gen …
Read More »Elton John signs music superstars for ‘Lockdown’ album E! News UK
Elton John recruited a variety of music superstars for his latest album. The Rocketman hitmaker took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce the launch of The Lockdown Sessions and revealed the record included collaborations with such figures as Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Charlie Puth, Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, Lil Nas …
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