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Creating a real video strategy with Rotor Videos
MTV and VH1 are long past their glory days of being the defining platforms for a music video strategy. However, when it comes to creating videos to promote music, most...
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How to make a live “Zoom call” video that your fans will love!
The “Zoom call” style video can be a great alternative to a live stream. As tours and shows were being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw artists jump...
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How to get your lyrics on Instagram Stories with Musixmatch
Automatically add words to your music in Instagram Stories. You can create quick Instagram Stories that feature your lyrics. The words to the songs are auto-populated, so you don’t have...
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How musicians can stay productive while social distancing
The Complete Guide to Productivity During Covid-19 There is nothing like working from home. I’ve done it for over a decade. It requires discipline, a routine, and getting out of my pajamas...
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Strategies for releasing independent music among COVID-19
None of us could have predicted a 2020 like this Rolling Stone reported at the close of March that music streaming was down during this time of quarantine and social...
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CD Baby has most successful month ever for sync placements
CD Baby is no stranger to getting songs placed in TV, movies, and commercials. Last fall we celebrated a number of our artists having their songs featured in major cable...
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Spotify announces Artist Fundraising Pick
Last month Spotify announced their COVID-19 Music Relief Project in an effort to raise funds for organizations who are helping musicians during the current pandemic and social distancing measures. Along...
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Patreon for Musicians: The Ultimate Guide Preview
With the shutdown of the live music sector due to COVID-19, independent artists have been seeking alternative ways to generate income. Naturally, musicians gravitated towards livestreaming because it’s easier to...
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How do I format my artist name correctly?
The different types of artist names An artist name seems pretty straightforward, right? We all know Lizzo, Simon & Garfunkel, and Jay-Z & Kanye West. But did you know each...
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Promoting your music online during COVID-19
How to use Show.co’s free tools to get more impact from your music marketing efforts. The means for selling, sharing, and promoting music have moved entirely online due to the...
Chris Robley
