3 ways to make big moves in a small music town. 2018 marks CD Baby’s 20th anniversary, and I wanted to take some time this year to highlight twenty stories … Continue reading
Success Story
DIY Musician Stories: Tony Ozier
Tony Ozier: CD Baby artist and independent success story. In the video above, you’ll get a glimpse into the musical mind of multi-instrumentalist and producer Tony Ozier, a Texas-raised and Northwest-planted … Continue reading
How an unknown songwriter outsold Lady Gaga and Katy Perry: the “overnight” success of Kashy Keegan
When one independent artist gave up the dream, the dream came true You work hard trying to make your mark in music, but after much frustration with the business side … Continue reading
“I’ve earned almost $600 in publishing royalties from streaming alone”
You don’t need a hit song to generate real publishing revenue. Phillip Wilkerson, a prolific ambient musician and long-time CD Baby artist‚ recently told us about the additional income CD … Continue reading
How one musician is making a living from YouTube: an interview with TryHardNinja
With millions of views and over half a million subscribers, TryHardNinja (whose real name is Igor) isn’t just connecting with fans on YouTube. He’s using the video platform to drive … Continue reading
Baba Salah uses music to fight intolerance: a CD Baby success story
Imagine if your hometown was once a bustling cosmopolitan hub — a place where music filled the streets and diverse cultures met and melded.Now imagine that same city in the … Continue reading