Check the album itself for any information on the music and artwork presented by the musician or musicians that interest you. Most album booklets contain information on where the music was recorded, when it was released and who was involved with the creation process. Likewise, any album artwork included with this music will be credited in this section, as well.
Navigate your Internet browser to the official website of the band or musician. These online pages usually tell readers information on upcoming releases, tour dates, merchandise and anything else directly related to the music. Because many of today's musicians release their music digitally, the use of album covers and artwork has waned significantly. However, most bands and musicians still rely on artwork to visually capture their sound, and the official website is a great place to learn more information about this. Use the contact form to ask for information not presented throughout the pages of this music website.
Purchase your music through well-known services such as Amazon, Napster and iTunes. Online stores such as Amazon sell tangible CDs as well as digital downloads. These websites are great for finding information on music releases or previewing the featured songs yourself. Before albums are released, artwork and audio samples are generally available on these types of websites, therefore enthusiasts may stay in touch with their favorite musicians. When the digital music is officially available for purchase, these audio files typically feature embedded artwork. In other words, a visual representation of the music accompanies each song once loaded into a desktop or mobile media player.
Register for fan sites and message boards. Nobody knows the band better — other than the band members themselves — more than the fans, so any questions you may have on any information will likely be found here. Unlike the album credits and website, these online forums may contain information that isn't accessible to the public.
Follow your favorite musician and keep up with the artwork used with releases and merchandise through the various social networking sites. Websites such as Facebook and Twitter are great ways for you to keep up with real-time information from musicians. If a concert or release is canceled or postponed, you are likely to hear about it through these social outlets before anywhere else. Likewise, many musicians release secret information through these avenues to add incentives for their most appreciative fans.
Set up an interview with the band and anyone affiliated with the artwork. Contact the band through their website and introduce yourself, explaining what you represent and what type of information you would be interested in discussing. For small bands and musicians, this is a great opportunity for you both. More established acts and album artists may require extensive credentials for interviews, but it's always worth a shot.
Search for any material that may provide music fans with background information on a particular musician. For bands and musicians that are well established in the music industry, music videos, documentaries and books are not uncommon collectibles for fans. Documentaries and books provide private information on musicians' lives and personal endeavors. Specialty TV programs, such as VH1's “Behind the Music,” relive stories and important events in a musician's life. Additionally, music videos might provide more information on the specific visual artwork that represents the music.