The cover for Kris Kristofferson’s namesake album is as smoky and brooding as his vocals. Most known for his rendition of the iconic “Me and Bobby McGee,” this cover is simple but effective–much like ...

The Clash’s London Calling cover is one of the most iconic images in punk history, capturing the raw energy and rebellion of the genre. From Paul Simonon smashing his bass to its nod to Elvis ...

But when an album does have a great cover, it stands out. When that cover’s visually representative of the music itself, it stands out even more. Below is a list of some of the most notable ...

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the brightest up-and-coming acts via our Best of What’s Next series, but there were quite a few artists we weren’t able to cover this year who are making ...

Rather, they are the ages of three storied jazz saxophonists — Charles Lloyd, Charles McPherson and Sun Ra Arkestra leader Marshall Allen — who each released standout albums this year.

The album cover reprises the artwork for 2022’s Renaissance and gives it an Americana rework. It prompted much debate over whether pride can still be attached to the American flag, and whether that’s ...

1966 may have been the white-hot peak of popular modernism, but 66 the album saw an elegiac mood overtaking the Modfather, with songs like “I Woke Up”, “Sleepy Hollow” and “My Best ...

By Heran Mamo On Wednesday (Dec. 18), SZA unveiled the album artwork for Lana, the long-awaited deluxe edition of her blockbuster album SOS. On the cover ... of the year and best progressive ...

Kendrick Lamar decimated Drake. Paris Hilton put out a better pop album than Katy Perry. The return of Jennifer Lopez was met ...