# Retro TV-Themed Records Mattson Creative Jazz Record Covers Pay Tribute to TV Thriller Homeland By Ariel Weber | Published 2012-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattson-creative References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/vintage-jazz-record-covers-inspired-by-the-television-show-homeland/) & [mattsoncreative](http://mattsoncreative.com/blog/2012/12/17/homeland-vintage-jazz-record-covers/) To celebrate one of the most thrilling shows on television right now, Ty Mattson of Mattson Creative has designed [vintage jazz record covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-light-records) inspired by the Homeland series. The designs were largely inspired by protagonist bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison whose character always follows her instincts while uncovering terrorist plots. The correlation between herself and the records is that she has a large penchant for [vintage jazz music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable). The designer behind the project, who unsurprisingly is also a big fan of the show, created the series to celebrate [the award-winning show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comparts-x-the-white-lotus). 12 vintage record covers were created as part of the series, which features each of the main characters on each cover along with a tag line, which works to embody the feel of the show. The release of these Mattson Creative jazz covers also correlates with the shows recent second season finale. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Jazz Record Covers:** Opportunity for musicians and artists to create retro-themed album covers for contemporary TV shows. - **Celebrity-inspired Design:** Potential for designers to create products that pay tribute to beloved characters from popular TV shows. - **Cross-media Promotion:** Opportunity for TV shows and musicians to collaborate on merchandise that combines visual and auditory elements. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** Opportunity for musicians to create retro-themed album covers for popular TV shows. - **Design:** Creation of merchandise that pays homage to popular TV shows and their characters through visual design. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for TV shows to collaborate with musicians on cross-media merchandise that enhances the fan experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Vinyl Record-Catering Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-collection.md) - [Fashion House Checkered Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Contemporary Stereo Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-record-bureau.md) - [Mid-Century Warm Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-console.md) - [Modernist Record Collection Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toneoptic-rpm.md) - [Mid-Century Record Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva.md) - [Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lelivre.md)