“waveform”

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "waveform" design theme, all from the 2010s. The cover sits within the rock tradition and features work by Arctic Monkeys. Each entry below includes the cover artwork, the designers and photographers behind it, and a short story about the visual choices that defined the release.

AM by Arctic Monkeys (2013)

The minimalist waveform design conceals 'AM' within its amplitude-modulated signal pattern. Designer Matthew Cooper created this iconic black-and-white artwork that perfectly matched the band's visual aesthetic for their hit 'Do I Wanna Know?' video.

Label: Domino Recording Company
Designer: Matthew Cooper
Genre: Rock
Decade: 2010s

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