Designers are cringing at Tate McRae’s new single cover
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(Image credit: Tate McRae) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Singer Tate McRae has released a teaser for her new single Housewife, and while the moody superyacht setting has sparked fan theories, there's one detail designers can't ignore. The font.Featuring one of the most iconic typefaces of all time, the design has surprised creatives thanks to its unexpected appearance on the single's branding. But while some are clutching their metaphorical pearls, others see the controversial font choice as a return to form for the pop music design world.@boomfito https://t.co/90DtXZEeZmOctober 15, 2026So what typographical sin has ol' Tate committed? She's used an ultra light Helvetica font. I know, the horror.Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: "She will pay for her crimes," one X user wrote, while another joked, "It's grotesque tbh." While one critic claimed "Tate McRae has NO REASON to be using an ultra light Helvetica font," others gestured to album covers of the early 2000s, like Britney's I Love Rock 'N' Roll, and Madonna's Bedtime Stories. Remember those? Exactly... that's why we don't use ultra light Helvetica, folks. (Image credit: Jive/Warner Bros)For more music news check out why Kpop group IVE's new album cover felt so unsettling or take a look at Phoebe Bridgers' 'internet-free' album campaign.Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. TOPICS Natalie Fear Staff Writer Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 This 3D artist explores fractured identities in a striking ZBrush sculpt 2 Apple Music’s ‘miserable’ new logo is giving mixed messages 3 Quote of the Day by LAIKA’s Nelson Lowry: "When the challenges are that raw, you just make mistakes, and you learn from them" 4 Disney's latest Hexed announcement is causing even more controversy 5 The Narnia: The Magician's Nephew trailer has a tiny Easter egg that's sparked big controversy
