Every song creates its own world. Finding the right cover starts with translating that world into images, colors and textures.
Start with the song
In a streaming world, each release has its own moment. Begin with the feeling of the specific track: listen closely, think about the lyrics and notice the images that come to mind. Does the song feel intimate or explosive? Polished or raw? Bright, restless, nostalgic or mysterious? You don’t need to speak the language of design. You only need a sense of the world your music belongs in.
Find your visual world
Explore our collections to discover a direction that matches the track: * After Dark Deep shadows, dramatic contrasts and nocturnal energy for music with mystery or intensity. * Less Is More Clean compositions and quiet confidence when the music deserves room to breathe. * Beautiful Noise Rough textures, distortion and imperfect details for a rawer, more rebellious expression. * 24K Rich colors, metallic details and unapologetic shine for releases that call for something bold.
Know the genre — then add something different
Genre can provide useful visual cues. Pop often puts the artist in focus, while rock and hip-hop covers can revolve around an object or symbol. Mood-based music may need nothing more than a color, texture or atmosphere. There are no fixed rules. A cover should feel familiar enough to connect with the right audience, but distinctive enough not to disappear among similar releases. Whatever direction you choose, use an image with enough quality to match the effort you put into your music. Your cover is part of the release — treat it that way.