Behind the Covers
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Best 2010s Alternative Album Covers

The most iconic 2010s Alternative album covers — every entry has its own complete story: the designer, the photographer, the concept, and why it became iconic.

12 curated covers

AM by Arctic Monkeys — album cover art
AM
Arctic Monkeys · 2013
Beneath the Eyrie by Pixies — album cover art
Beneath the Eyrie
Pixies · 2019
? by XXXTentacion — album cover art
?
XXXTentacion · 2018
Melodrama by Lorde — album cover art
Melodrama
Lorde · 2017
Head Carrier by Pixies — album cover art
Head Carrier
Pixies · 2016
Depression Cherry by Beach House — album cover art
Depression Cherry
Beach House · 2015
Indie Cindy by Pixies — album cover art
Indie Cindy
Pixies · 2014
LP1 by FKA twigs — album cover art
LP1
FKA twigs · 2014
Visions by Grimes — album cover art
Visions
Grimes · 2012
The Money Store by Death Grips — album cover art
The Money Store
Death Grips · 2012
Lonerism by Tame Impala — album cover art
Lonerism
Tame Impala · 2012
Plastic Beach by Gorillaz — album cover art
Plastic Beach
Gorillaz · 2010

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