Want to create a video in TikTok using your song’s hook? It’s pretty simple. Here’s how: 1. Get your music on TikTok CD Baby delivers songs to TikTok (as well … Continue reading
Author: Chris Robley
How to get your music on TikTok
CD Baby is distributing music to TikTok. We’re now helping independent musicians get their music on TikTok, the popular video platform. Here’s how to get your music onto TikTok as … Continue reading
Why new musicians MUST put out a single FIRST
If you’ve never released music before, you have to start with a single song. Artists at the major label level usually put out a single first, unless they’re dropping one … Continue reading
How to make cover art for your album or single for free
A free way to create eye-catching cover art for all your releases. One of the most common places artists get stuck when signing up music for distribution is the cover … Continue reading
Seven reasons to release a single
The streaming era is driven by singles, which means you should be releasing standalone tracks. But let me clarify something upfront: Albums are still important. The album format gives you … Continue reading
The DIY Musician Podcast’s TOP 5 episodes of 2019
Catch up on the year’s best podcast episodes for independent musicians. Twelve years and hundreds of episodes later, Kevin Breuner and I still find the occasional hour to talk through … Continue reading
The top 10 articles for DIY musicians in 2019
Catch up on our most popular music tips this year. It’s almost a new DECADE! First, where does the time go? Second, what kind of amazing things are you going … Continue reading
12 ways to make the most money from your music this holiday season
The 12 ways of Christmas (music promotion). Can you believe it? The holidays are almost upon us, which is good news for your music. A huge percentage of the industry’s … Continue reading
If you only do one thing to promote your music this holiday season, email your fans (and tell them about 1¢ shipping)
The best way to get your fans to buy your music this holiday season is (you guessed it) ASK THEM to buy your music. Yes, the easiest way to promote … Continue reading
5 tips for sending better holiday emails to your fans
How you can create an email that drives engagement and boosts sales this holiday season Did you know a huge percentage of all annual music sales happen in the last … Continue reading