DIGIPAK COVERS

Looking at similar artists, I have found that most of the indie bands tend to have album covers of creative photos, logos etc. rather than a classical photo of the band being "cool". Although normally it is more common and beneficial for the band to promote themselves using a photograph of the band, especially with their first album, and be recognized as individuals and with their star image, in bands like CapeKaroo it is clear that they put their creativity under the spotlight and not their personal popularity. This is another example that demonstrates that they are no where near to being a mainstream band.

Here are some digipak covers I looked at:

-Manic Street Preachers, Journal For Plague Lovers

This is quite an interesting cover choice because it is of the work of a famous artist, Jenny Saville. This tells us a lot about the target audience and the image because they are demonstrating how creative and alternative they are while addressing an art-following audience.


-Air, Moon Safari

Here the band Air have been witty with their cover choice. By having themselves in a cartoon version, they are both showing their indie and unusual look while promoting their faces as well.


-Beirut, The Flying Club Cup

Although in this cover there isn't much obvious information on the band, it actually reflects loads about the music they create. This very arty yet simple sepia photograph gives the Beirut-feel to the audience, this is what you picture when listening to Beirut songs.


-Kings of Convenience, I'd Rather Dance With You

This is the album cover of a single ' I'd Rather Dance With You'. It is a shot from the actual music video of the song. This is an simple yet unusual approach. The music video itself is also quite arty and creative therefore I think it was a good idea to use a photograph from it. The two mediums also reinforce and support each other making the theme even stronger.

Here is the music video of I'd Rather Dance With You



-Fleet Foxes, Helplessness Blues

Fleet Foxes are exceptional when it comes to album cover designs. It addresses an artistic audience. It is so interesting that it can even attract a buyer who isn't familiar with the band just by standing on the shelf in a record store.


-Sigur Ros, með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust

This is also an unusual album cover. It shows that the band is humorous, interesting and edgy. This particular cover addresses a younger audience regarding its theme. It gives quite a young and "free-spirit" feel.