Hi! I’m Rachel, a photographer and designer with a background in music, based in New York City. I’m co-founder of POND Creative, a visual studio for the music industry.
You may have seen my work for musicians like IDLES, Blondshell, Magdalena Bay, Horse Jumper of Love, and Alvvays. I’ve also written for It’s Nice That, Wallpaper*, and AIGA Eye on Design. Every month, I host an album art radio show on franknews. Using the visual history of album art as a vehicle, we’ll listen, learn, and connect music that wouldn’t normally live together.
This newsletter (The Art of Cover Art) isn’t your “Best Album Covers of All Time” listicle. We’ll dive into everything from cover art across subgenres to trendy and niche design elements, specific artists’ discography, and how technology and culture have changed the importance of the album cover.
If you’re looking for inspiration in between newsletters, check out my ongoing archive of cover art.
