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Music Career Tips

The 3 biggest mistakes independent artists make

[This article was written by Keith Coston, a music producer and head of Keef Keyz Productions. It was originally published on KeefKeyz.com.] I can’t believe how many artists are unaware … Continue reading →

July 12, 2016
Music Promotion

Twitter VS. Facebook: Which is better for musicians?

In this video/blog post, I will discuss why you should begin with Twitter over Facebook when you first start out promoting your music online. Just before I begin the lesson, … Continue reading →

July 7, 2016
Music Promotion

How to make a DIY music video

This post was originally published on Wistia’s blog. There are many things you need to make a DIY music video on a budget, besides creative friends with camera gear. Producing … Continue reading →

June 30, 2016
News and Announcements

Tom Jackson returns to the DIY Musician Conference, plus get FREE band photos!

It’s all happening at the Congress Plaza Hotel: September 30 – October 2. Tickets for CD Baby’s 2016 DIY Musician Conference are going fast. Join us in Chicago for three … Continue reading →

May 6, 2016
News and Announcements

Reason #3 to attend CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference: VALUE

Join us in Chicago at the Congress Plaza Hotel (September 30 – October 2) and get more out of a $99 ticket than you ever thought possible. Well, we checked … Continue reading →

March 22, 2016
News and Announcements

Reason #2 to attend CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference: EDUCATION

Join us in Chicago at the Congress Plaza Hotel (September 30 – October 2) and get the inside scoop on being a successful independent musician in the year 2016. The … Continue reading →

March 18, 2016
Music Rights

I’m turning off the radio! (Let’s make 2016 the year we fix a 100-year-old inequity)

[This post was written by CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux.] The United States is among only four countries in the world that do not pay artists for radio airplay. The … Continue reading →

February 25, 2016
Music Promotion

How to make your own album cover artwork

[This article was written by CD Baby team member Priscilla Shaw.] As a CD Baby rep, I see a lot of album covers. I also see a lot of artists … Continue reading →

February 24, 2016
News and Announcements

Get Spotify trending reports in your CD Baby account

Find out which tracks are trending, where your listeners live, and more. CD Baby’s new trending reports for Spotify are available right now in your Members dashboard. Log in, take … Continue reading →

January 29, 2016
Releasing Music

Digital Music Distribution 101: the importance of good metadata

[This article was written by Michelle Fletcher, Digital Operations Inspector at CD Baby.] The official definition of metadata is, “a set of data that describes and gives information about other … Continue reading →

November 6, 2015

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