Covering the Album

"Whatever, I don't need money-I am money.”
-Ke$ha

As research for our album cover, Lana and I researched into conventions of electro-pop that are expressed in an intriguing fashion. Prominent aspects of an electro-pop artist's image include glitter, plastic, high fashion, pvc/leather, angular/abstract poses and edgy themes, such as shapes, animals and the future. These aspects differentiate artists from the mainstream, with the concept of flashy fashion and expressive sexuality becoming a theme related to the musical nature of the artist and their image.

Our research lead us to a number of covers:

Santigold - Santigold

I found the concept of releasing glitter from the mouth/throwing it up a very interesting concept. The expression of the artist throwing up a beautiful shining object is shocking but effective, representing the artist's alternative image. This may influence the photoshoot I'll take for the cover.

Kylie Minogue - X

The use of high fashion is very much apparent in the use of the alternative headpiece, as well as the dramatic makeup-the pale white skin, and the deep scarlet lips/nails. Another theme is the futuristic editing of the picture-the image seems to double itself into yellow and red versions of the original picture. This is a reference to the use of 3D glasses, which I have perceived as a futuristic concept.

Perfume - GAME

This cover is clearly futuristic, with the large beams of light placed at interesting angles. The outfits are also largely alternative and interesting, and I found the use of simple props putting forward an eye-catching image very influential.