How to win the battle against ‘Starving Artist Syndrome.’ [This guest post was written by Jamie Leger.] Sometimes it feels like we’re treading water in this competitive music business. And … Continue reading
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Your music on vinyl: ENTER TO WIN a pressing of 300 custom records!
Win over $3,700 in audiophile prizes from Disc Makers and Crosley. Disc Makers and Crosley are teaming up on a pretty cool sweepstakes for musicians that want to offer one … Continue reading
20 years of changing the game
The music industry has changed a lot in the last two decades. So has CD Baby. And we’re not slowing down. When CD Baby began, major-label industry types were still … Continue reading
Get 13 months of web hosting AND unlimited music distribution for $149
HostBaby’s Summer Sale is all about getting $260 worth of website hosting for $149 and releasing UNLIMITED music while you’re at it. HostBaby’s Summer Sale has arrived‚ and you don’t … Continue reading
Music trademarks: Choosing your unique artist name
Trademark Woes: When two bands have the same name!!!!! [This article was written by Katelyn Kindberg. It should not be taken as legal advice. For help with your trademark concerns, … Continue reading
Last chance to get $99 tickets for the DIY Musician Conference and to record at Spotify’s Secret Genius Studio in Nashville
Last call on $99 tickets for CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference this summer! Friday, June 8th is the last day tickets to our DIY Musician Conference in Nashville (August 24-26) … Continue reading
“How I increased my Spotify audience by 33% in one week with Show.co”
Building a Spotify following with smart online marketing tools. Living in a remote area makes online marketing even more essential. This article was written by Alaska-based songwriter Emily Anderson. I’m … Continue reading
How being in a band changes your life
The weird and wonderful realities of a life in music. This article is not about how being a member of a band somehow elevates you to a god-like status, nor … Continue reading
5 tips for delivering a “press-worthy” stage performance
[This article was written by guest contributor, bandleader, and producer Tony Ozier.] To deliver your best stage performance, you need to: Prepare The first item of business is actually preparing … Continue reading
A Letter to a Young Marketer
How to formulate an effective music marketing strategy. [This post was written by songwriter Gavin Castleton, and it originally appeared on his blog.] Hi Jordanna, So you’ve got a new … Continue reading









