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Single Cover Design

One-off cover art for a single release. Built for streaming, with adaptations for every platform.

Singles are how new music meets the world today. A single cover needs to grab attention in a feed of thumbnails, work as a profile or playlist artwork, and live for years on DSPs. I design singles for independent artists and labels with a fast turnaround and a focus on streaming-first formats.

Selected clients

  • Independent artists
  • Independent labels
  • Music producers
  • Self-releasing acts

What’s included

  • Master artwork at 3000×3000px (square), RGB and CMYK
  • Spotify Canvas–ready aspect ratios (9:16 vertical)
  • Apple Music animated cover variants on request
  • Social adaptations (Instagram square, story 9:16, post 4:5)
  • Two rounds of revisions on the final artwork
  • Final delivery within 2–3 weeks of approved brief

Process snapshot

Brief → Concept & references → Sketches → Final artwork → Two rounds of revisions → Delivery & licensing. Read the full process.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a single cover take?
2–3 weeks from approved brief to final delivery. Rush turnarounds (5–7 days) are possible with a rush fee.
Do you work with independent artists?
Yes. Independent releases are a large part of the practice — for first-time releases, self-released acts and small labels.
What do you need to start?
The artist name, track title, release date, a short brief (mood, references, things to avoid), and ideally a demo or rough mix to inform the visual direction.
Can the same artwork be used for the album later?
The license is scoped to the single release. If the single artwork becomes part of an EP or album later, we extend the license and adapt the artwork (back cover, lyric panels, etc.) as a separate engagement.
Do you do EP covers too?
Yes. EP covers follow the same process as single covers with additional deliverables (interior panels if printed). Quoted together with the EP package.

Commission a single cover design

Send a short brief and I’ll reply within 2 business days.

Send a brief