{"id":3561,"date":"2021-10-06T18:58:08","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T18:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/10\/06\/how-to-design-an-album-cover-that-makes-an-impact\/"},"modified":"2021-10-06T18:58:08","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T18:58:08","slug":"how-to-design-an-album-cover-that-makes-an-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/10\/06\/how-to-design-an-album-cover-that-makes-an-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Design an Album Cover That Makes an Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

So your music is ready. The recording is done, the mix is finished, and maybe you\u2019ve even mastered the audio. It\u2019s all good to go, except for one thing: <\/span>the cover.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The artwork<\/a> you use for your single or album is one of the first points of contact that you have with your listeners, so it\u2019s important to make a compelling first impression. After all, in this digital age, your cover art won\u2019t just live on Apple Music<\/a> or Spotify<\/a>, but also in social media posts, YouTube<\/a> thumbnails, and your Show.co ads<\/a>! All these brand touchpoints will work in turn to paint your audience\u2019s view of your work, making it important to have a cover that jibes well with what you\u2019re putting out there.<\/span><\/p>\n

So rather than just busting open Microsoft Paint and laying down some text on a square and calling it good, here are some tips to consider when designing your album cover.<\/span><\/p>\n

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