Judging the 2025 Grammy's Best Album Cover Nominees, and What They Can Teach Us About Album Cover Design
On our most recent episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, Phil and I sat down and walked through the nominees. We already knew who won but we were interested in the bigger question: What does this first class of nominees tell us about where cover art is headed...?
Judged by the Cover - Best of 2025
Every year on Judged by the Cover, we take an episode to look back at the music, design, and physical releases that stood out most. The Best of 2025 episode was all about reflection — not just on great albums, but on the artwork, packaging, and cultural shifts that shaped the year in music.
Our Favorite Christmas Movie Soundtracks - Christmas 2025
What makes a Christmas movie truly unforgettable? Is it the sparkling lights, the heartfelt stories — or is it the music that follows us from living room speakers to local shopping malls, and straight into our collective cultural memory?