INDIE CD COVERS

Unlike most pop artists in the album covers above, indie album covers often tend to never have the actual artist(s) in the cover itself. They are usually made up of graphic art/design. Many are just black and white like their music videos

Mid-shot: Lana Del Rey has a certain ‘star image’ and presents herself similar in all of her album covers. She has a dated/vintage look which makes her an individual artist compared to others. Her star image also matches her music.

Name of the artist is clear and bold

Solo artists tend to feature on album covers compared to indie bands as solo artists are centre of attention and the album is about them only.

Name of the album

Name of the artist is clear and bold.

Stereotypical indie rock hair style.

Black and white tones to match some of his videos and to represent his style of music which is a 60’s rock theme.

Collar folded up to represent his type of character with him growing up in Nottingham. Black thick border

can be seen as quite quirky and weird which is why he is considered a ‘individual’ artist.

The bands name is clear and bold in capitals. The font is quite simple but has a stamped effect almost.

The photos have a desaturated effect to connote a 60’s vibe.

The 4 mid-shots of the band are all symmetrical as they are looking the same direction.

Facial expressions are stern/serious which indicates an emotional attitude associated with indie music.

Block solid border (similar to Jake Bugg’s) which is simple yet quirky.

All have basic casual clothing on rather than fancy outfits – shows they are laid back and not to concerned with their ‘star image’.

The colours used connote ‘art’ as their music genre is indie rock and art rock.

Each photograph of the band members has a different facial expression which shows their individuality/personality. The photos express what kind of people they are as individuals as well as a band.

The photos are quite dark and have a trashy flash effect which fits the ‘party’ theme which is being presented.

It has a similar layout to Everything Everything’s album cover as there are 4 photos of each band member in each corner.

The background image looks like confetti which the band are surrounded by which carries on the fun theme.

The font again is in capitals and is bold and basic. This reflects most indie band’s font choice as they tend to have simple ‘star images’.

They are dressed quite smart in shirts and ties but at the same time look fun. This could be part of their ‘star image’ in this particular album.

Many indie album covers are illustrated/studio based and are simplistic. They either contain a lot of bright colours or pastel tones. A lot of the albums send enigma codes and create a sense of mystery which could be a USP for their fans.