music-artwork blog
What are the restrictions for album covers?
October 22, 2023
Album covers are subject to various rules and guidelines, and what is not allowed can vary depending on the platform, jurisdiction, and the specific terms and conditions of your distributor or record label. However, some common restrictions on album covers include: Explicit Content: Obscene, sexually explicit, or overly graphic content is often not allowed. This […]
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How important is album art for a music release?
August 10, 2023
Album art plays a significant role in the music industry and can have a substantial impact on how listeners perceive and engage with music. Here’s why album art is important for music: Visual Identity: Album art serves as the visual representation of an artist’s music and can help establish a distinct and recognizable visual […]
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6 ways to find artwork for your music release
June 26, 2021
Just finished mastering? Now you need artwork for your album cover. There are basically 6 ways to get album artwork for music releases: – Hire a designer or illustrator– Make a photoshoot– Create it on your own– Use a free licence image– Find an image that you like and ask the creator to allow you […]
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Spotify Premium pays artists more than Spotify Free?
March 18, 2021
Uncover the impact of Spotify Premium on artist earnings. Learn how premium subscriptions contribute to higher payouts for musicians
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How to send your music to Spotify list editors
January 20, 2021
Ready for publishing? This is how to send your new music to Spotify playlist editors. First of all, your music must be unreleased. You must use a distributor (Cd baby, Distrokid, etc) that allows you to select a release date at least a week in the future. This is the only way to make sure […]
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How to add Spotify Canvas to tracks (for desktop).
November 21, 2020
Add Spotify Canvas In 5 simple steps, with image previews. 1) Log in to your Spotify For Artists page artists.spotify.com.
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Famous Album Covers Turned into Animated Works of Art
July 11, 2020
We found a really nice page with moving famous album cover images and we think that we should post it here too! Artist and musician JB began animating album covers for fun. The artist has taken still images and has turned them into something more captivating. This is what www.music-artwork.com can do with your covers […]
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How should I pick my artist name?
April 24, 2020
One of the most important things you must do as an artist is to choose a real good artist name. Usually, this name is somebody’s first impression of you, before listening to your music. Here what advertising companies do for finding clients’ company names! STEP 1 Create a list with any ideas you have. Write […]
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5 reasons why you should not do your album artwork yourself (if you are not a visual artist)
February 5, 2020
Artwork can communicate information, make a social statement and be enjoyed for aesthetic beauty. Here are 6 reasons why making your album cover on your own (if you are not a visual artist) can be bad for your music.
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