Sonicbids is replacing most gig fees with a new token system. Members are given a certain quantity of tokens per month (based on their membership level) that can be used … Continue reading
Month: February 2011
When Should You Begin to Promote Your Music Live?
New Bands, Hold Your Horses! Patience, Grasshopper. I know that today’s fast-paced media environment encourages immediate access to content. And sure, if you think you’re sitting on a hot new … Continue reading
Musicians: Why it’s still a good idea not to quit your day job.
DangerousMinds.net posted a spirited rant about why the major labels were doomed to experience their current downturn, and why we should all remember to make music, most importantly, for the … Continue reading
Does Music Mean As Much To You As It Used To?
When I was a teenager, buying a new CD, LP, or cassette was an event. Music-buying money was in short supply, so researching my purchases was crucial. I could maybe … Continue reading
Web hits now available on CD Baby Members mobile site!
We’ve been hearing from tons of CD Baby artists who are using the mobile version of the members site to check sales and payment info. If you’d like quick access … Continue reading
How Musicians Can Use Facebook’s New Page Upgrades
Pretty soon, all Facebook Pages (for businesses, brands, bands, and media) will resemble the newest redesign for Facebook profiles. But you can choose to upgrade now! So what’s different? And … Continue reading
Yes, Artists Are Still Making Money in the Music Industry
We see it every day here at CD Baby. But how are they doing it? Digital Music News posted an article called 32 Different Ways Artists Can Make Money, listing … Continue reading
Music and Passion: "The Long Line" of Coming Home
Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic, discusses the possibilities of music to evoke passion, emotional sensitivity, and empathy. He also will make you appreciate classical music, harmonic tension and … Continue reading
Trademark Your Band Name… NOW!
How many times a year do you hear someone say “All the good band names are taken?” I suppose that is why groups over the past 20 years have had … Continue reading
"Music is Medicine"
Violinist Robert Gupta retells the now-famous story of Nathaniel Anthony Ayers and how the power of music is more than just therapeutic, but restorative. -Chris R. at CD Baby