2020s

13 cover stories

Album art in the streaming era balances digital-first design with a vinyl revival that celebrates physical packaging. Artists increasingly art-direct their own visual identities, blurring the line between musician and visual artist.

With Heaven On Top

Zach Bryan · 2026

So Close to What

Tate McRae · 2025

Brat

Charli XCX · 2024

Zach Bryan

Zach Bryan · 2023

Think Later

Tate McRae · 2023

i used to think i could fly

Tate McRae · 2022

Un Verano Sin Ti

Bad Bunny · 2022

SOS

SZA · 2022

Melt My Eyez See Your Future

Denzel Curry · 2022

MONTERO

Lil Nas X · 2021

Future Nostalgia

Dua Lipa · 2020

Fetch the Bolt Cutters

Fiona Apple · 2020

After Hours

The Weeknd · 2020