Distribution
Distribution
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BusinessDo a “pre-add” (pre-save) for your new album on Apple Music
Apple Music now has the equivalent of pre-saves, and CD Baby will help you easily launch a “pre-add” campaign! Apple Music recently announced a pre-save feature (which they’re calling “pre-add”). They say: Any album that...
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DistributionMake your songs more playlist-friendly with these four editing tricks
What are playlisters listening for when they consider your music? YOUR music should meet THEIR needs. [This article is based on an excerpt from Michael Warner’s book Work Hard Playlist Hard.] Curators add songs that...
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DistributionCommon cover art mistakes that will get your music removed from streaming services
Cover art guidelines for your singles and albums. Why GOOD cover art is so important. Oftentimes before anyone listens to your music, especially on digital platforms, they’ll first see your cover art. Cover artwork is...
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Distribution10 things you should do as soon as you sign up new music for distribution
Getting the most from your music distribution. There’s more to getting your music out there than simply pressing the “finalize” button in your CD Baby dashboard. And there’s a big difference between releasing a new...
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DistributionHow to make money from your music on Facebook
Facebook music monetization for indie artists: What you need to know! CD Baby has partnered with Facebook to monetize your music across the still-dominant social media platform, plus Instagram and Oculus. If you’re an independent artist,...
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DistributionWhat to do (and NOT do) in your streaming music promotion
How to promote your music on streaming platforms. Many independent artists are making a full-time living off the revenue generated from streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. Making your music available on those...
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BusinessIndie artist payments from CD Baby increase 33% in 2017, and other numbers you’ll want to see [INFOGRAPHIC]
CD Baby artist revenue, then and now 20 years ago, CD Baby revolutionized the independent music industry, giving artists without a label their first chance to reach a worldwide audience on their own terms while...
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Business40% of Grammy wins in 2018 were independent releases
Three Grammy-winning albums distributed by CD Baby! Our friends at A2IM published an article listing all the recent Grammy-winning titles that were released by independent labels, accounting for 36 out of 84 award categories. Depending...
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DistributionHow to prepare your next single or album for a successful release (The DIY Musician Live)
Don’t rush. Do your music distribution and promotion right! Whether you’re planning to release a single, an EP, or a full-length album, you’ve only got one chance to introduce that new music to the world....
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BusinessCD Baby turns 20 and goes back to its ORIGINAL pricing!
We’re celebrating CD Baby’s 20th anniversary with a return to our original music distribution price from 1998. Hard to believe, but it’s been 20 years since CD Baby revolutionized the independent music industry by giving DIY artists...