Best of 2025 - Album Covers

Well, it’s that time of year again— as we get to the end of 2025, the Cups N Cakes team has been busy putting together our “Best of 2025” picks, and we’re starting off that series with our picks for the Best Album Covers of 2025. Each team member could pick a maximum of 3 pieces of artwork. The names of the visual artist behind the cover has been added where possible.

Jeff MacCallum - Blue Youth, Gloin, Quinton Barnes

Sean Davis Newton - emma goldman, Friendly Rich, Bloodshot Bill

Simone Atenea Medina Polo - emma goldman, Devours, Debby Friday

Craig Martell - Epic & Deadly Stare, Smokey, Computer

Chris Lammiman - Eye of Newt, Chinese Medicine, Shad

Em Moore - Bonnie Trash, Chinese Medicine, PUP

Louise Jaunet - N Nao, Slash Need, SMS for Location, Vol. 6 Moonshine

Ned Kroczynski - Motherhood, Foxwarren

Penelope Stevens - SamWoy

Tea Fannie - SAINT HESTON, Fredy V, Mauvey