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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.

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...

A special interview episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, and this time it is with a great friend of mine Brent Crowe!

Pre-made cover art is pre-designed cover options, that are partially customizable with your artist name, your track name, and some allow pho

On todays episode we are going to be looking at an album cover with a little controversy to it.

If you are a band, musician, or a podcaster...you might be asking yourself can I design my own cover art...? I think my answer might surpris

be discusses his new signal Brave the Storm, an upcoming 2 song EP, tips on song writing, a synthwave side project, and much much more!!!

2023 has been a busy year so far. Here's a few updates about what's going on at JW Creates. It's hard to believe that we are already in the last week of August. where did this year go...? It hasn't been an easy year, but I have way more to be thankful for than to complain about. Since I have been a little quiet on here, I figured it would be a good idea to share some of the exiting things happening in the JW Creates world. Judged by the Cover I have been busy growing my podca

New episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, with the theme Cars on Album Covers.

Welcome back to the Judged by the Cover Podcast, a JW Creates podcast. Today I have an album cover that I am really excited to talk about. As a hint, when I say the name Steve Miller Band….What imagery or album cover pops into your mind…? If it’s not a horse or a Pegasus….then you probably haven't listened to or looked at any of Steve Miller Band's album covers. That's ok because I was actually surprised at how few of their album covers had this imagery…but a couple of their

With all these different options, it can be intimidating to figure out which graphic designer is best for you and your project. I’m going to

Website design projects can be some of the most exciting and rewarding things that I work on at JW Creates. In this note I'll share how I break down a website project using my most recent website for the YWHAG Research Foundation. YWHAG Research Foundation home page Website design can feel very overwhelming for most people because there are so many different aspects to it. Not only does it have to look attractive and get peoples attention, but you have to think about things

Phil Hyland, singer songwriter and a great friend of mine, comes on the Judged by the Cover podcast to talk about his career in the entertainment industry, his band Girlfriend, and his new release Too Good. Hear a snippet of the song, and get some behind the scene info on the song itself. Too Good - Girlfriend Custom Album Cover It wouldn't be the Judged by the Cover podcast if we didn't talk album covers, and album cover design. We talk some of Phil's favorite album covers,