Horses Always Stick Together by Greg James Blount - EP Design

The challenge

Music packaging and EP artwork require a design that visually translates the sonic landscape and emotional core of the record into a tangible, collectible item. The objective was to create an engaging vinyl jacket for the EP "Horses Always Stick Together" by Greg James Blount. The primary challenge lay in blending an organic, rustic country or Americana aesthetic with a clean layout that feels timeless rather than dated. The composition needed to feel nostalgic and narrative driven, while ensuring the textured typography remained legible and beautifully integrated into a physical, merchandise driven format.

Our approach

We developed a classic, heritage inspired design system that utilises warm, natural textures and a cohesive cinematic layout.

The Visuals & Composition The artwork features a stunning, wide angle shot of three majestic brown horses moving together through an open, sunlit grassy field. This image directly and powerfully mirrors the literal and metaphorical meaning behind the EP's title. The earthy tones of the landscape are treated with a soft, vintage overlay to create an inviting, authentic atmosphere.

The Typography We implemented a highly stylised, Western influenced display typeface for the primary word "ALWAYS," featuring decorative serifs and an integrated horseshoe motif inside the letter "A" to reinforce the brand identity. The supporting words "HORSES" and "STICK TOGETHER" flank the main title in a matching rustic style, while the artist's name, "GREG JAMES BLOUNT," anchors the bottom in a clean, high contrast white font.

The Format Presentation For the portfolio presentation, the artwork is showcased as a physical 12-inch vinyl record sleeve, complete with a classic black wax disc emerging from the jacket. The record's centre label uses a deep forest green accent colour that perfectly complements the warm, natural tones of the cover photography.

The outcome

The final asset delivers an authentic, highly collectible EP design that resonates strongly with fans of organic, roots based music. The balanced combination of custom heritage typography and beautiful wildlife imagery provides a powerful shelf presence for physical record stores and stands out cleanly as a digital streaming thumbnail. The production files were delivered as a complete commercial package, featuring precise colour matching for the centre labels and jacket sleeves to guarantee crisp details and rich contrast on natural matte cardboard stock.