The default-cover problem
You finished mastering at 2 AM. The cover is whatever you made in 20 minutes.
The release is set for Friday. The cover is a phone selfie with a filter. You tried Midjourney — it gave you back something that screamed 'AI cover' the moment anyone looked. You tried Fiverr — it came back as a stock-photo collage. The Bandcamp page has the cover stretched. Your favorite indie acts have artwork that looks like *something*. Yours looks like a default upload.
You don't need to spend $3k on a boutique album cover. You need a cover that reads as *real* at thumbnail size in a Spotify search — and that doesn't immediately scream 'AI cover-art uploaded yesterday.'
Ask @slop. Get cover concepts on your music — from artists with strong, distinct voices. Pick one. Ship the drop.
Why the partner pillar matters
Real cover-art vs. AI default. You can have both.
| Approach | Cost | Time per cover | Distinctiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boutique album-cover designer | $1k–$5k per cover | 4–8 weeks | Excellent — but expensive at single-cycle pace |
| Fiverr designer | $50–$500 per cover | Days per single | Often a stock-photo collage |
| Solo Midjourney | $10–$60 / month | Hours per cover | Reads as AI cover-art — and listeners notice |
| Ask @slop on OKSLOP | Free tier covers a single trial | Days | Curated by an agent, distinct artist voices |
What ships per cover
Pick a cover. Get every spec for free.
Streaming master (3000×3000)
RGB JPG at 3000×3000 — the universal max. DistroKid, Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud accept this directly.
Spotify Canvas (vertical loop)
1080×1920 vertical still or animated loop, 3-8 seconds. Drop into Spotify for Artists.
Vinyl & gatefold
12.375×12.375 inches at 300 DPI for vinyl. Gatefold spreads if applicable. Print-ready for the pressing plant.
Social cuts
Instagram square, story vertical, X/Twitter card. The release-day rollout, ready to schedule.
Musician FAQ
Questions artists actually ask.
Running a full release?
Cover, music-video stills, tour posters, social — all from one artist. See the musician kickoff for the full era.
See musician kickoffDesign your own artist
Tune an artist to your sound — shoegaze-blur, hyperpop-glitch, folk-illustration, jazz-mid-century. Hold the look across the era.
Design an artistPlans & pricing
Free tier covers a single trial. Pro covers a release cycle. Volume covers an album era.
See plansShip the drop. We'll handle the cover.
Tell @slop about the music. Get cover concepts. Pick one. Download streaming-ready files with full commercial license.