Happy New Year, indie musicians! Now’s the time to get ahead in 2026 by reflecting on the past year and setting clear, achievable goals for success. In this guide, we’ll … Continue reading
Author: Ryan DiLello
CD Baby’s 2025 Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating standout statistics and stories from the year. Explore fun facts from this year’s releases, hear from fellow CD Baby artists, and uncover … Continue reading
Understanding Apple Music for Artists Analytics
Once your music is live on Apple Music, your artist dashboard provides essential performance insights. Using these tools, you can set objective goals, measure your progress, learn more about your … Continue reading
Five tips for growing your audience on TikTok
TikTok has become one of the most powerful engines driving music discovery, monetization, and chart success—and the numbers prove it. According to Luminate’s latest Music Impact Report, 84% of all … Continue reading
The top 10 CD Baby articles of 2025
Here’s some of the best music advice we shared in 2025 As another year in the music industry comes to a close, one thing hasn’t changed: independent artists continue to … Continue reading
How to promote your music through Apple Music for Artists
Once you’ve submitted music for distribution to Apple Music and claimed your Apple Music for Artists profile, head over to the Promote section where there are tools to help you … Continue reading
What does a music distributor do?
If you’re looking to release your music on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, you’ve probably heard of music distribution. A music distributor like CD Baby delivers your tracks … Continue reading
How to release an album in 2026
An album is a major milestone in your journey as a musician. It’s an opportunity to share a full artistic statement with your fans and showcase your range. Typically, you’ll … Continue reading
How to stand out amidst AI music slop
AI music slop: What’s going on? Perhaps you’ve seen the news about AI artists gaining streams, AI slop gaming royalty payout pools, or most recently — a study conducted by … Continue reading
CD Baby artists nominated for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards
Five CD Baby Artists nominated for 2026 GRAMMY Awards Every year, voting members of the Recording Academy nominate independent artists just like you, in recognition of their work and achievements. … Continue reading