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Author: Chris Robley
How to Use Spotify Canvas for Cool Video Features
Spotify Canvas allows you to upload short looping videos for each of your songs on Spotify. Learn how to make the most of this visual branding tool. Continue reading
“How I got hundreds of Spotify streams & email addresses for less than $50”
Building your Spotify audience on an indie budget. When independent musician Anne Reburn released her cover version of Kermit the Frog’s “Rainbow Connection,” she wanted to use it as a chance … Continue reading
How to get your music on Instagram Reels
Want people to use your songs in their Instagram Reels? Instagram has a short-form video feature similar to TikTok called Instagram Reels, which lives right there within the existing Instagram … Continue reading
How to make an Instagram Reel with your music
Want to create an Instagram Reel using your own music? Instagram has launched its answer to TikTok: Instagram Reels. Your fans can now create up to 30-second “Reels” that are cut … Continue reading
Want to contribute to the DIY Musician Blog?
How to become a regular contributor to CD Baby’s educational resources. No two music careers look the same. There’s no single way to create or promote music. In fact, how … Continue reading
Promoting your live stream events on Spotify
Spotify adds a new functionality to help you support your virtual concerts. You can now list your “virtual events” on Spotify. You can also pin them to the top of … Continue reading
A Musician’s Guide to Online Advertising
How to build an audience for your music with online advertising There’s one thing that every artist wants: FANS! Loyal listeners don’t invent themselves though. They have to be found, … Continue reading
Turn your Spotify track or YouTube video into an interactive ad that reaches real music fans online
Want to get your song or video in front of the right new listeners? We do too. That’s why we’re really excited to announce the launch of a new Interactive … Continue reading
How to get verified on Amazon Music for Artists
Claiming your artist profile on Amazon Music’s analytics app Join us on 1/13/21 at 1 p.m. PST for our Insider Series on how the Amazon Music business is evolving. This … Continue reading