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Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Is Auctioning Off His Rare Banksy Artwork

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Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Is Auctioning Off His Rare Banksy Artwork

Blink-182 co-founder Mark Hoppus is setting his sights on the art world, with the musician set to auction off his rare Banksy artwork. The artwork, titled Crude Oil (Vettriano), was hand-painted by the anonymous English street artist in 2005 and will go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London on March 4. The painting is valued rather highly, attracting a sales estimate of up to £5 million, or $6.3 million. […]

todayFebruary 19, 2025

Albums by Different Bands That Have the Same Artwork

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Albums by Different Bands That Have the Same Artwork

It doesn't happen often, but there are some cases where different albums have had the same, or at least very similar, artwork on their covers.While some bands have artwork designed specifically for the front of their albums or simply use a photograph of themselves, others use illustrations and designs that were already created. Sometimes, this has caused legal discrepancies, but it's usually just a matter of getting a license from the artist.In […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

How Industrial Legend Wound Up on Artwork for a Nirvana Single

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How Industrial Legend Wound Up on Artwork for a Nirvana Single

Former Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell has not one, but two ties to Nirvana history. As some fans already know, Bell was one of the kids in the chaotic pep rally for the "Smells Like Teen Spirt" video. However, the industrial legend reveals a second tie to Nirvana that even precedes that breakout moment for the Kurt Cobain-led group. He's on the artwork for the 7" single of "Sliver" […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 7

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Saweetie Honors Grace Jones for Inspiring ‘NANi’ Single Artwork

Saweetie saluted Grace Jones on the icon’s 76th birthday Sunday (May 19), and thanked her for inspiring the cover art of the rapper’s newest single “NANi.” “Happy birthday to THE ICON, Grace Jones,” she wrote on X. “thank you for the massive print you’ve made in fashion, culture & cuntiness. The inspiration behind the NANi cover.” The pose Saweetie is striking on the “NANi” single artwork is directly inspired by […]

todayMay 20, 2024 2

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Did Paul McCartney Ban This ‘Unflattering’ Cover Artwork?

An artist who created a new sculpture for a Paul McCartney benefit single says the piece was banned because it was "unflattering."Wilfrid Wood is a regular contributor to a vinyl charity project called Secret 7 in which seven songs by seven acts are paired with unique artwork and pressed on 700 records. They're then auctioned to raise money for War Child, which provides aid to kids impacted by armed conflict […]

todayMarch 29, 2024

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Boy George Responds to ‘Recycling’ Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Artwork

If imitation if the greatest form of flattery, Kylie Minogue should feel mighty chuffed indeed following the release of Boy George’s new single, “Religion.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The former Culture Club frontman this week shared the standalone single “Religion,” one of two songs included in the audiobook of his 2023 memoir Karma: My Autobiography (the other, “Suddenly I’m Wiser,” is […]

todayFebruary 21, 2024 2

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Skepta Drops New Single ‘Gas Me Up’ Following Artwork Controversy

Skepta has released his new single “Gas Me Up (Diligent)” with an ‘image not found’ message as the artwork – seemingly a nod to its prior controversial cover.The original artwork, released earlier this month, featured numerous men with shaved heads, with one having a tattoo on the back of his skull reading “Gas Me Up.”The imagery drew backlash due to it resembling Nazi concentration camps where prisoners had their hair […]

todayJanuary 27, 2024 7

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Skepta Scraps Single Artwork After Holocaust Comparisons

Skepta has scrapped the artwork for his new single after the grime legend was accused of invoking the Holocaust.The original artwork, for an upcoming song called “Gas Me Up (Diligent),” featured numerous men with shaved heads while one has “Gas Me Up” tattooed on the back of his skull.The imagery drew backlash due to it resembling Nazi concentration camps where prisoners had their hair shaved off before being sent to […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024 4

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Skepta Artwork For New Single Draws Kanye West Comparisons

Skepta is drawing comparisons to Kanye West following the release of his new single artwork – and not in a good way.After announcing both a new album and its lead single “Gas Me Up (Diligent)” earlier this month, the UK talent premiered the artwork for the new song via Instagram on Monday (January 8). The photo features multiple shaved heads from the back, with one person having “Gas Me Up” […]

todayJanuary 10, 2024 1

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