Categories for Music

Al Green – Give Me More Love

June 14, 2021 9:00 am Published by

Quite a while in the mix finally this special release of archival recordings from Al Green recorded for Hi Records accompanied by new orchestral arrangements  was released on Recordstore Day the 12th June.

Secret 7″ – The Final Year

November 17, 2020 12:13 pm Published by

Zip were kindly invited back for the seventh and final edition of Secret 7”. The exhibition took place at the NOW Gallery, the sleeves were auctioned afterwards and proceeds going to Help Refugees.

Charlene Soraia New Album Coming Soon!

September 1, 2018 9:00 am Published by

Peacefrog commissioned Zip to create Charlene Soraia's new campaign, the label decided to go with the raw recordings she made in the early morning hours before sunrise, just Charlene and her guitar in her flat.

Dirty Vegas – Days Go By

August 1, 2018 9:00 am Published by

We've just created this sleeve for Dirty Vegas, Days Go By (The Retrospective). The album features the band's most popular tracks including Simple Things, Days Go By, Human Love and many more.

POP MUSIC 1967-2017 Exhibition

July 1, 2018 9:00 am Published by

We were privileged to have had some of our work featured in the 'Pop Music 1967-2017 Graphisme & Musique' design exhibition firstly in Grenoble and then Paris.

Secret 7″ is back!

June 1, 2018 9:00 am Published by

After it’s year hiatus, Secret 7’ the art & music charity show returned and we were thrilled to be invited back. The charity chosen to be 2018’s recipient was Mind. Plus a brand new home at The Jetty, Greenwich Peninsula.

NEW ARETHA FRANKLIN ALBUM COVER

August 31, 2017 3:34 pm Published by

To be asked by Rhino Records to be part of designing an album to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin's historic signing was an opportunity we grabbed with both hands.

The magical world of Parekh & Singh

February 1, 2017 10:53 am Published by

We recently collaborated with Kolkata based pop duo Parekh & Singh on their UK debut LP Ocean. The Indian duo are breaking ground with a recent live session on BBC6 Music

Busted – Night Driver

January 1, 2017 12:00 pm Published by

Charlie, James and Matt are back together with a new electronic sound, Busted have returned and Zip were kindly invited to create their all new look.

Secret 7’s 2015

June 8, 2015 2:10 pm Published by

Zip has once again taken part in this years Secret 7’s exhibition that was held at Somerset House in London. With over 700 amazing sleeves by artists and designers including Paul Smith, Sir Peter Blake, Yoko Ono, and Julian Opie, we were very please to be a part of this great charity event.

Michael Putland

November 11, 2014 3:11 pm Published by

Last week the Zip team headed to Soho to check out photographer Michael Putlands latest exhibition Michael Putlands: A Life in Music 50.

Warner Music TV Compilations

October 14, 2014 11:30 am Published by

Recently the Zip crew have been working with the Warner Music TV team creating some super fun, eclectic compilation artwork. Here’s a few of our favourites.

Lee Gamble — Mimas Skank Video

August 29, 2014 1:19 pm Published by

Zips' designer Dave Gaskarth recently finished a video for Pan's Lee Gamble. Lee has just been profiled in the Rolling Stones '10 New Artists You Need to Know'.

Moon artwork found in charity shop

July 22, 2014 11:57 am Published by

Zips' Nick wandered down to Kilburn hunting for records in charity shops. Although he didn't manage to find any records, he did find a piece of music history...

Branding Arthur Baker

June 12, 2014 10:37 am Published by

Over the past few weeks we have been working closely with legendary producer Arthur Baker creating a new brand for his latest label project titled Baked.

Throw Back D’n’B Thursday!

November 7, 2013 11:36 am Published by

The legendary Suburban Base are soon to release their amazing back catalogue onto iTunes. We've been lucky enough to prepare all the old artwork...

The Great Hip Hop Hoax

October 30, 2013 5:45 pm Published by

Back around 2006 we created a super fun campaign for a new hip hop act who were about to break through and take the UK by storm...

Dave Gaskarth @ Boston Gallery

July 9, 2013 4:58 pm Published by

Zip's Dave Gaskarth was recently invited to exhibit at the Boston Gallery as part of June's Pan festival across New York and Boston.

Secret 7’s 2013

May 1, 2013 9:25 am Published by

We were lucky enough to be invited to contribute to this years Secret 7’s exhibition Our studio got crafty making bespoke 7” sleeves for Public Enemy, Jessie Ware and Sir Elton John...

New Black Sabbath artwork

April 10, 2013 12:07 pm Published by

Over the past few months we have been busy working on the new album campaign for legendary British rockers Black Sabbath.

Maverick Sabre

February 10, 2013 7:33 pm Published by

Our latest artist Maverick Sabre on beeb’s morning tv. He just received 2nd place for the Critics Choice Award on The Brit Awards 2012 as well....going from strength to strength!