# 80s Art Album Covers Indie Records Feature Retro Rainbows & Spectrums By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-art-album-covers References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/music-design-rainbow-colored-memories/) & [insound](http://www.insound.com/) These designs show that 80s inspired album art hasn’t been so conspicuous since the 80s. Indie music is so multifarious there’s rarely a recent genre that can hold the audience’s attention for more than a song. There are some influences, though, that have a greater hold than others. Considering the age of most artists and musicians right now, [80s art album covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit) are no surprise. Also, the [multi-colored, rainbow style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-create-cover-art) of the era is fun—and [indie music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play) can be so melancholy it’s good to inject a little happiness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Album Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create modern versions of 80s-inspired album covers with a nostalgic twist. - **Multifarious Indie Music:** Potential for the development of new sub-genres within the indie music scene, blending influences from diverse musical eras. - **Nostalgic Aesthetic:** Chance for brands and marketers to leverage the popularity of 80s nostalgia by incorporating retro-inspired visuals into their campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can capitalize on the demand for 80s-inspired album covers by offering customized retro designs. - **Music:** Record labels can tap into the taste for multifarious indie music by curating and promoting artists that blend influences from different eras. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can seize the opportunity to reach nostalgic audiences by incorporating nostalgic 80s aesthetics into their advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [AI Cover Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albumcover-ai.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art.md) - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [Chromatic Natural Landscape Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Music Streaming Artwork Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-display.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md)