“Writing about music is like dancing about architecture” – Unknown Writing about yourself is hard. Writing about your music is even harder. But that doesn’t make your artist bio any … Continue reading
Music Career Tips
Being a musician is more than just plugging in your instrument. Learn tips on how to advance your music career on stage and beyond. Here you’ll find information about touring, how to make money with merch, how to brand yourself, and other ways to develop your music project into a business.
How to get nominated for a GRAMMY as an independent musician
The Recording Academy just dropped the key dates for the 2027 GRAMMY Awards. And if you’re an independent artist reading this — thinking the GRAMMYs are reserved for chart-toppers with … Continue reading
Mental health support for independent artists: 5 helpful resources
As an independent artist, the pressure to create, perform, and promote can take a serious toll. According to the 2025 MusiCares Wellness in Music Survey, nearly 12 percent of musicians … Continue reading
10 ways to earn more money from your music
Are you looking for ways to make more money from your music? In this blog, we’ll give you 10 essential places to start. Some of these steps are quicker fixes … Continue reading
How to find reliable music industry advice (why artists trust CD Baby)
If you’re an independent artist, you know how hard it is to find dependable information about the music industry. Whether you’re figuring out how to get on Spotify playlists or … Continue reading
Cover art best practices: what you should know
Why does cover art matter? Your cover art is often the very first thing people notice about your music. Whether they’re browsing on a streaming platform or picking up a … Continue reading
How to win a GRAMMY as an independent artist
Ever wondered how to win a GRAMMY as an independent artist? CD Baby has supported more than a combined 130 GRAMMY nominees and winners. You could be next! Timing is … Continue reading
10 ways to avoid the void and find your fans
If you’ve felt like you’re releasing music into a void, it’s not an illusion. Over 100,000 tracks are uploaded to streaming services every day, making it difficult for new releases … Continue reading
Musician reflections and resolutions for 2026
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
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