New Album Cover Art

MGMT reveal cover art for new album 'Congratulations' Cosmic duo get surfy for their new album art

MGMT have revealed the cover art for their forthcoming new album 'Congratulations' (pictured).

The Brooklyn duo have teamed up with cartoonist Anthony Ausgang for the surreal cover, which depicts a surfing cat set to be swallowed up by a giant cat-shaped wave.

The band joined forces with Ausgang after they met through experimental musician Pete 'Sonic Boom' Kember of Spacemen 3 and Spectrum, who helped produce 'Congratulations'.

Ausgang also praised the pair for being direct about the cover art. "The most important thing was that MGMT wanted the 'look' of my style of painting and gave me only a few points that I had to hit," he said. "Naturally, the process took some time but they were always cool with the criticisms. A lot of people who commission a painting only know what they don't want; fortunately MGMT knew what they wanted and let me do it my way."

'Congratulations' is due for release on April 12.

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Lady Gaga Unveils Cover Art for “Telephone” Remixes, Featuring Beyonce

On Tuesday, Lady Gaga released the cover art for her upcoming “Telephone” remix album, featuring Beyonce. The album drops on March 2 and, against my better judgment, I’m semi-excited to hear the Passion Pit remix.

“Telephone” is the upcoming single from Gaga’s second album, The Fame Monster, and features R&B diva Beyonce. If you remember, Lady Gaga also guested on the Beyonce’s track “Video Phone.”