JW's NOTES

When it comes to building a recognizable brand—whether you’re a musician, podcaster, or content creator—your cover art is one of your most powerful tools. It’s not just decoration. It’s a statement.

Have you ever stumbled upon a musical treasure that completely caught you off guard? That's exactly what happened on the latest episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast. Hosts Josh and Phil embarked on an exciting journey of music discovery, proving that sometimes the best finds come from the most unexpected places.

Let’s be real: there are plenty of good reasons why artists, bands, and podcasters choose to DIY their cover art. Budgets are tight. You're trying to get your content out into the world quickly. And sometimes, it feels like slapping something together in Canva or Photoshop is “good enough.”

"From Zero" is more than just a catchy title - it represents Linkin Park's courageous decision to rebuild after the tragic loss of Chester..

Ever wondered how a simple black square became one of rock's most iconic album covers? In the latest episode of the Judged by the Cover podc

Art is incredibly subjective—what resonates with one person might not land the same way with another. That’s part of what makes cover art...

On this episode of Judged by the Cover podcast, Josh and Phil take a deep dive into the standout album covers, physical packaging, and unfor

One day your videos are trending, and the next, your audience can’t find you. It’s a stark reminder that while social platforms are....

In this festive episode of Judged by the Cover, we’re diving into a few unexpected Christmas albums—the ones you didn’t see coming!

Since January 2024, I've had the pleasure of welcoming my good friend Phil Hyland as the co-host of the Judged by the Cover podcast....

In this episode, we explore Crashing Dream by Rain Parade, a lesser-known band that holds a special place in Phil's heart.

Panelists are presented with and judge 4 different album covers, each with its unique story and artistic elements.

In the world of podcasts, a couple of small things can make a huge impact for a show....

Dark Side of the Moon is instantly recognizable. It's a testament to the power of great design and its ability to transcend time.

Come hang out with Josh and Phil as we celebrate Record Store Day 2024.

Unfortunately this is not an episode on your favorite Nickelback album, but we are looking at photographs on album covers.

For musicians, bands, and podcasters, one powerful tool for capturing attention and enticing new listeners is often overlooked...

Go on a journey with us as we discover an amazingly fun album and band by doing some curiosity buying solely based on the cover art!

To kick off this new season, I thought it would be fun to look at some of our favorite album covers, physical packaging, and music from 2023

There is no shortage of Christmas albums…covering everything from traditional hymns to some of pop cultures finest trying to create music...