Did you know that every song submitted to CD Baby is prepared by an actual human before reaching its digital destination? Elena is one of those actual humans. She also … Continue reading
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By Artists, for Artists: CD Baby’s Freddy Trujillo
When we say we’re a company by artists, for artists, we mean it. Almost everyone that works at CD Baby is a creator of some kind (musician, poet, designer, filmmaker, … Continue reading
Want to Get Songs Placed in TV & Film?
Want to get your tracks placed in major TV shows, movies, or video games? There are a few common things music supervisors look for in the songs they license. There … Continue reading
Big Keynote Announcement!
We’re thrilled to announce the pillars of the 2022 DIY Musician Conference. Yes, there are dozens of workshops and mentor sessions planned this year, each of them giving you a … Continue reading
8 Things Every “Link in Bio” Needs
You probably already have a “link in bio” that directs your audience on Instagram or Twitter or TikTok to go… somewhere else. Parking your website URL in your social bio … Continue reading
Cover art design tips to ensure your music goes live
Why making acceptable cover art is so important. In the streaming era, you need cover art for every single and album you release. Not only should that artwork LOOK good; … Continue reading
How to Produce Music at Home
Are you trying to produce quality music from a home recording studio? You picked the perfect time! From Billie Eilish’s When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, to … Continue reading
CD Baby Achieves YouTube Preferred Partner Status
We’re thrilled that YouTube has named CD Baby as a flagship member of their Preferred Distributor Program. What is a YouTube preferred partner? CD Baby’s inclusion in the Preferred Distributor … Continue reading
The Music Marketing Guide for Indie Musicians
If you’re like a lot of musicians, music marketing is that scary thing you’re supposed to do once you’ve finished making the music. And yet it’s essential for building your audience. This guide will help you successfully market your music to the right fans, with a small budget. Continue reading
The Easiest Way to Register Your Music Copyright
Establishing your ownership and registering with the U.S. Copyright Office are the only real steps you can take to protect yourself (and when things go wrong, it could pay off … Continue reading