Why making acceptable cover art is so important. In the streaming era, you need cover art for every single and album you release. Not only should that artwork LOOK good; … Continue reading
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How to make cover art for your album or single for free
A free way to create eye-catching cover art for all your releases. One of the most common places artists get stuck when signing up music for distribution is the cover … Continue reading
How to make your own album cover artwork
[This article was written by CD Baby team member Priscilla Shaw.] As a CD Baby rep, I see a lot of album covers. I also see a lot of artists … Continue reading
An easy way to design your own cover art for your next digital album or single
Have you ever uploaded a new song to CD Baby, SoundCloud, or Bandcamp, and then felt stumped when you’re asked to upload artwork? You’re a musician, not a designer. You … Continue reading
How to make your album art connect with listeners in the age of digital music
[The image to the left is the album cover for Aphex Twin’s new Syro.] An album represents a chapter in your creative life. You put lots of emotion, time, energy, and … Continue reading