LOOKBOOK
Hear from the industry’s artisans firsthand about styling, designing and shaping the visual identities for the biggest names in music.
When Reinvention Backfires: The Music Stars Who Changed Their Look and Lost Their Fans
From Black Flag’s anti-punk long hair and Garth Brooks’ baffling Chris Gaines experiment, we explore the artists whose visual reinventions sparked outrage, confusion and backlash.
The Great Album Cover Misdirect
Whether it’s black metal aesthetics masking ska punk or sunshine visuals hiding sonic chaos, these records challenge everything we expect from album artwork.
Still Rolling: Director Joe Gist on the survival of the music video
Video killed the radio star, but did streaming kill the music video? Videographer Joe Gist,...
Your Favourite Artist’s Favourite Makeup Artist: Meet Ali Scharf
Ali Scharf is the makeup maestro behind Chappell Roan’s signature 'Good Luck, Babe!' look and 5...
Making Up Metalcore
Bloodied faces, gouged eyes, and spooky masks are part of the job for makeup artist Shevy Marie....
Changing the Poker Face of Pop
How does one style the fashion dynamo Lady Gaga herself? Artists Aside had the chance to ask Lance...