TikTok is a powerful platform for music discovery; your songs and videos can reach the right new fans because of TikTok’s algorithm. But did you know it’s also one of … Continue reading
Author: CD Baby
BONUS EPISODE: Viral Success for Niche Music – How TikTok Worked for Windborne
How does niche music reach millions on TikTok? In this discussion from 2022’s DIY Musician Conference, CD Baby’s Chris Robley spoke with Jeremy Carter-Gordon of the vocal group Windborne. Not … Continue reading
#322: Breaking Into Your Local Music Scene
Whether you’re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a break, it can be really beneficial to make solid connections in your own hometown … Continue reading
BONUS EPISODE: Get the Gig, Keep the Gig!
Want to know how to make yourself more desirable, marketable, and overall employable as a side-person or session musician in today’s post-pandemic climate? In this session from the 2022 DIY … Continue reading
#321: Everything After the Music: What Else You’ll Need to Succeed
What ELSE do you need for a successful music release besides the mastered music files? A lot! Let’s talk through both the big-picture and nitty-gritty things you’ll want to prepare … Continue reading
#320: The 5 Hardest Things About Being an Independent Musician
Let’s be honest, there are some things about being an independent musician that kinda suck. There are (at least) five common personal and professional struggles that go hand-in-hand with creative … Continue reading
#319: Musician Horror Stories
Imagine a terrifying world where you’re an… independent musician. Boo! In this spooky Halloween-themed episode, Kevin and Chris talk about musician horror stories — both the kind that are common … Continue reading
#318: Getting 1,000,000 Followers on TikTok
How did an artist who’d been told NO by everyone in the industry blaze her own path to success using TikTok? In this episode, Britnee Kellogg reveals the details behind … Continue reading
#317: 8 Things New Artists Get Wrong
When recording artists are just starting out, they often overcomplicate things that are simple, and underestimate things that will be difficult. This confusion might just be a matter of inexperience, … Continue reading
#316: Musician’s Guide to TikTok
No matter what genre of music you make, TikTok is one of your biggest opportunities for finding fans and building an audience today. If you still feel like you’re sitting … Continue reading