On the Net
Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape? The seismic switch from analogue to digital is discussed alongside the rise and influence of social media. The series ends by asking whether music photography still has a role to play, does it still carry the same importance, and who are the new standard bearers of the profession?
Premieres on July 21
at 10PM
Featuring in-depth and often irreverent interviews with the world’s best-known music photographers, musicians, gallerists, music journalists and social commentators, Icon: Music Through the Lens is an eye-opening, six-part, thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
Icon: Music Through the Lens Episodes

S1 Ep4 | 54m 39s
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.

S1 Ep3 | 54m 31s
Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.

S1 Ep2 | 54m 1s
Early trailblazers paint a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.
Icon: Music Through the Lens Extras

Episode 6 Preview | On the Net
S1 Ep6 | 31s
Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?

Episode 5 Preview | On the Wall
S1 Ep5 | 31s
Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.

Episode 4 Preview | On the Cover
S1 Ep4 | 31s
Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.

Episode 3 Preview | On the Record
S1 Ep3 | 31s
Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.

Episode 2 Preview | On the Road
S1 Ep2 | 31s
Early trailblazers paint a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.