Have you ever felt awkward wondering if you should “like” a Facebook post by a friend who’s talking about grief, loss, or sadness? Problem solved! As of today, instead of … 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 elevate your music promotion and engage with music listeners everywhere.
How to make your own album cover artwork
[This article was written by CD Baby team member Priscilla Shaw.] As a CD Baby rep, I see a lot of album covers. I also see a lot of artists … Continue reading
Using Snapchat Geofilters to get your artist name out there
A Snapchat Geofilter created by the Sun City Music Festival for their 2015 attendees.[/caption] Empower your fans on Snapchat Last year I asked the question: “Do you NEED to be … Continue reading
Here’s what a PR checklist looks like for established vs. developing bands (from a music publicist)
[This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] PR campaigns for established bands are obviously different, by nature, than PR campaigns for developing bands. Boiled down to base parts, bands … Continue reading
How (and when) to make a Spotify playlist to promote your music
Spotify playlists: a simple way to get creative, curate a music collection, and promote your music to new and existing fans [This article is about promoting your music through Spotify … Continue reading
A glimpse behind-the-curtain of four independent music videos
The making of a DIY music video At CD Baby, we hear from lots of artists who’re releasing cool-looking music videos. I thought it’d be interesting every so often … Continue reading
Connecting with your audience and selling merch from the stage
Performing Songwriter Master Class: Shannon Curtis [This article is written by guest contributor and music producer Jamie Hill.] Ever since we put out our house concert book, Shannon and I … Continue reading
The Ultimate Social Media Cheat Sheet for Musicians [Infographic]
A quick guide to social media management for musicians Wondering how to properly size your social media images? Or which days you should post on each platform? Or what kind … Continue reading
How a Video Trailer Can Build Hype for Your Album
Album trailers: what they are, why you need one, and where you should share it A video trailer — for an audio art form — might sound like a silly … Continue reading
An easy way to design your own cover art for your next digital album or single
Have you ever uploaded a new song to CD Baby, SoundCloud, or Bandcamp, and then felt stumped when you’re asked to upload artwork? You’re a musician, not a designer. You … Continue reading