Alternative rock legends Jane’s Addiction have a taken a unique, fan-friendly approach to designing the artwork for a remix of their new single, “Irresistible Force.”
In cooperation with the creative community website Creative Allies, a worldwide network of graphic artists will be commissioned to submit artwork for the single. The work of one grand prize winner will be chosen to adorn the single’s digital release via EMI Music, with the champ also claiming an award of $1,000. All submissions must be received by October 14, after which, fans will be able to vote on their favorite submissions through the contest page, as well as the band’s official Facebook page.
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The winner will be announced October 26. The single will be released shortly thereafter.
The “Irresistible Force” remix was handled by Baltimore-based industrial rock band Mindless Faith, who added a healthy dose of intensity to the more sedate, atmospheric original cut. Mindless Faith’s remix had won a contest facilitated by the creative service Indaba Music.
“Irresistible Force” is the latest single off “The Great Escape Artist,” the forthcoming fourth studio album from the Perry Farrell-led band, due October 18.