Happy August: It’s YouTube Month! At least it is here at CD Baby’s DIY Musician Blog. Over the next 31 days, we’ll be sharing tips and advice on how to … Continue reading
Author: adamr
Bands: Google+ is NOT for You… Yet
Hypebot just posted an article by Bob Baker about how Google is deleting any Google+ account not registered to an individual with a real name. So if you’ve signed up … Continue reading
DIY Venues: Get Creative with Your Performance Spaces
I recently saw a video on WeAllMakeMusic.com about how some musicians in the East LA scene, after confronting the fact that their performance opportunities were limited by a dearth of … Continue reading
HostBaby’s Favorite Blogs for Musicians and Bands
Our friends at HostBaby posted a list of their top recommended musician-oriented blogs and pocasts. Awww, look at that: they put us first! (Pretty sure there is some kinda favoritism going … Continue reading
Advancing Your Show – How to Confirm Gig Details Ahead of Time for Peace of Mind
The gig is booked and you’re stoked to play your hometown venue even though the club has changed owners since you last played there 5 years ago. It’s the … Continue reading
How to Make a Stage Plot for Your Band (Including Stage Plot Examples)
Every touring band needs a stage plot. You’ll be making the lives of club owners, venue bookers, and live-sound engineers much easier by sending them an accurate stage plot and … Continue reading
CD Baby Artists’ Music Available on Spotify!
Europe’s popular, free, on-demand streaming music service is finally available in the United States, and CD Baby’s catalog is included. It’s here! You can listen to as much music as … Continue reading
Streaming Music Service Spotify Launches in the US
Europe’s popular, free, on-demand streaming service is now available in the United States It’s here! You can listen to as much music as you want, when you want, from your … Continue reading
Touring Tip: Play In-Studio and In-Store Shows
Book performances at radio stations and record stores Don’t waste the day. I know you want to check out the Hoover Dam or take that excursion to the top of the … Continue reading
Rob Michael Shows How Musicians Can Interact using Google+
CD Baby artist Rob Michael envisions how musicians can use the “hangout” feature in Google+ (allowing video chat for up to 10 people) to host a planned or impromptu jam … Continue reading