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VorticismSharpened to a point.

Hard wedges and triangles radiate outward from a central point, overlapping into a machine-like burst in black, white, and one sharp accent.

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Metal and industrial albums, hardcore punk records, and harsh electronic releases.

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Ask for a focal point in the illustration notes, a piston, a drum, a bridge, and let the wedges explode from it. Avoid anything with curves; the style refuses them.

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An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstIron HarvestRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: Black Ember
Title: Iron Harvest

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Vorticism style.
Visual vocabulary: diagonal wedge and triangle forms radiating from a centre; compressed overlapping angular planes; harsh black-and-white contrast with minimal colour; machine-like interlocking shapes suggesting force; no organic curves anywhere.
Lettering direction: heavy angular block letterforms; bold condensed sans-serif; text treated as a geometric wedge within the composition.
Suggested colors: black, white; sharp red or yellow as single accent.
Composition: radiating centrifugal composition; energy pushes outward from centre.
Atmosphere: aggressive, mechanical, uncompromising, industrial.
Keep out of the design: organic curves or naturalistic forms, soft Futurist motion blur, pastel colour, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Angular blades radiating from a central iron hub, wedges overlapping like a threshing machine.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstTeethRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: Split Lip
Title: Teeth

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Vorticism style.
Visual vocabulary: diagonal wedge and triangle forms radiating from a centre; compressed overlapping angular planes; harsh black-and-white contrast with minimal colour; machine-like interlocking shapes suggesting force; no organic curves anywhere.
Lettering direction: heavy angular block letterforms; bold condensed sans-serif; text treated as a geometric wedge within the composition.
Suggested colors: black, white; sharp red or yellow as single accent.
Composition: radiating centrifugal composition; energy pushes outward from centre.
Atmosphere: aggressive, mechanical, uncompromising, industrial.
Keep out of the design: organic curves or naturalistic forms, soft Futurist motion blur, pastel colour, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Sharp triangular teeth radiating outward from a central wedge like a jaw.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstCarrier WaveRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: Fenwick
Title: Carrier Wave
Label: Tallow Works Recordings

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Vorticism style.
Visual vocabulary: diagonal wedge and triangle forms radiating from a centre; compressed overlapping angular planes; harsh black-and-white contrast with minimal colour; machine-like interlocking shapes suggesting force; no organic curves anywhere.
Lettering direction: heavy angular block letterforms; bold condensed sans-serif; text treated as a geometric wedge within the composition.
Suggested colors: black, white; sharp red or yellow as single accent.
Composition: radiating centrifugal composition; energy pushes outward from centre.
Atmosphere: aggressive, mechanical, uncompromising, industrial.
Keep out of the design: organic curves or naturalistic forms, soft Futurist motion blur, pastel colour, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Interlocking angular wedges bursting from a central antenna point.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
An album · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstTrackingRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square album cover, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: VHS Dreams
Title: Tracking
Label: Posterage Records

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Vorticism style.
Visual vocabulary: diagonal wedge and triangle forms radiating from a centre; compressed overlapping angular planes; harsh black-and-white contrast with minimal colour; machine-like interlocking shapes suggesting force; no organic curves anywhere.
Lettering direction: heavy angular block letterforms; bold condensed sans-serif; text treated as a geometric wedge within the composition.
Suggested colors: black, white; sharp red or yellow as single accent.
Composition: radiating centrifugal composition; energy pushes outward from centre.
Atmosphere: aggressive, mechanical, uncompromising, industrial.
Keep out of the design: organic curves or naturalistic forms, soft Futurist motion blur, pastel colour, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Angular planes radiating from a central tape spool, overlapping like a machine burst.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A single or EP · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstFoundryRead the exact prompt
Create a finished square cover for a single or EP, in a 1:1 aspect ratio. Produce the front cover artwork itself, without a vinyl sleeve, jewel case, shelf, or room mockup.

COVER TEXT
Use the following release information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the cover; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra text.
Artist: Black Ember
Title: Foundry
Extra line: 7-inch

ART DIRECTION
Interpret the supplied brief in Vorticism style.
Visual vocabulary: diagonal wedge and triangle forms radiating from a centre; compressed overlapping angular planes; harsh black-and-white contrast with minimal colour; machine-like interlocking shapes suggesting force; no organic curves anywhere.
Lettering direction: heavy angular block letterforms; bold condensed sans-serif; text treated as a geometric wedge within the composition.
Suggested colors: black, white; sharp red or yellow as single accent.
Composition: radiating centrifugal composition; energy pushes outward from centre.
Atmosphere: aggressive, mechanical, uncompromising, industrial.
Keep out of the design: organic curves or naturalistic forms, soft Futurist motion blur, pastel colour, artificial yellowing or ageing.
Apply the visual language to the supplied brief; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A crucible pouring molten metal into darkness, sparks frozen mid-air.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the artist name and title the strongest text elements and keep all other text minimal and small, as on a real record sleeve. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

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