You probably already have a “link in bio” that directs your audience on Instagram or Twitter or TikTok to go… somewhere else. Parking your website URL in your social bio … Continue reading
Music Promotion
Learn how to make more fans using the latest tools and tips from experts in the music industry. From social media and YouTube, to good old-fashioned fan newsletters, we’ll help you find new and creative ways to engage with music listeners everywhere.
Jumpstart Your Music Marketing in 2022
10 ways to energize your music marketing The past two years has been a time of uncertainty stagnation for everyone, including independent musicians. And while tours stopped and releases slowed … Continue reading
Talk Directly to Your Amazon Music Listeners
How to use Amazon Music’s SPOTLIGHT tool to promote your music Want to speak directly to your listeners on Amazon Music? Musicians with more than 3,000 fans on the platform … Continue reading
How Musicians Should Use Social Media in 2022
There was a time not long ago when all a musician needed to keep in touch with their fans was a simple website and an email list. And then … Continue reading
How an indie artist increased their YouTube views 1550%
If you’ve ever run ads for your music, you know it’s important to focus on your goals. Starting with a goal is key. But what happens when you begin with … Continue reading
Three ways to get more streams, more followers, and more fans through Show.co
All CD Baby artists get free access to Show.co—a suite of cool music promotion tools that can help you build your following. These are the same tools I use for … Continue reading
How to Use Spotify Canvas for Cool Video Features
Spotify Canvas allows you to upload short looping videos for each of your songs on Spotify. Learn how to make the most of this visual branding tool. Continue reading
Here’s what every artist wants…
Every musician wants FANS! (But they don’t invent themselves.) There’s a movie where a ghost tells a guy to build a baseball diamond in the middle of a cornfield, promising … Continue reading
The Indie Musician’s Guide to Electronic Press Kits (EPKs)
Making your own music is a true labor of love. You can pour your heart and soul into crafting the melodies and getting the words just right. Having your songs … Continue reading
How to Market Your Music with a Messenger Campaign
So you’ve already recorded at least one quality song and you’ve released it to the world. Now what? How can you actually build a loyal audience and earn a sustainable … Continue reading