“I don’t want to give up all the juice,” Michael Mwenso says, “but listen: the real key is you take all that stuff that you say is old, you mix … Continue reading
Author: Ryan DiLello
6 common release mistakes artists make (and how to avoid them)
Releasing your music and finding an audience takes the right mix of tools and knowledge. From gathering your assets for submission to promoting your music and growing your fan base, … Continue reading
How to use Apple Music’s “New Release Insights”
Wondering how your music is performing on Apple Music on release day? Apple Music’s “New Release Insights” provides same-day data so you can see who’s listening from day one. KEY … Continue reading
6 music royalties every independent artist should know
If you’ve released music to streaming platforms through a distributor like CD Baby, you probably know you get paid for your streams in the form of recording royalties. But did … Continue reading
Don’t miss Amazon Music Delivered 2026: Here’s how to submit your fan video
Did you know Amazon Music has its own year-end recap? It’s called Amazon Music Delivered, and similar to Spotify Wrapped, the feature compiles standout stats from a fan’s listening habits … Continue reading
The ultimate 30-day release plan for independent artists
Got a release coming up and have no idea where to begin with promotion? As an independent artist, you might be a one-person marketing team with a laundry-list of to-do’s … Continue reading
7 things to do after submitting your music for distribution with CD Baby
For many artists — especially if you’re making your debut — just getting your music submitted to major platforms feels like the finish line. Between actually finalizing the music, then … Continue reading
How to pitch Spotify editorial playlists: A step-by-step guide for independent artists
If you know your way around Spotify, you might be familiar with editorial playlists. These curated playlists — organized by genre, mood, music scene, and more — rack up millions … Continue reading
June Artist Release Roundup 2026
Welcome to the CD Baby Artist Release Roundup — our monthly series celebrating standout releases from our artists around the world. June brought a wide range of sounds and stories, … Continue reading
CD Baby at Indie Week: Molly Neuman on how CD Baby is changing with the times
During the American Association of Independent Music’s (A2IM) Indie Week, our president Molly Neuman sat down with Ari Herstand to discuss how CD Baby continues to evolve as the company … Continue reading