So your music is ready. The recording is done, the mix is finished, and maybe you’ve even mastered the audio. It’s all good to go, except for one thing: the … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
How to Handle the Anxiety of Show Reopenings
Mental health and touring in the age of COVID So the light is turning green, but at what cost? Industries are attempting to resume activity as normal (though this return … Continue reading
5 Ways to Save Money on Musical Instruments
David Bakke shares tips for shopping smart, saving money, and investing for the future on the blog Money Crashers Personal Finance. Considering that the price of a guitar can cost hundreds … Continue reading
HostBaby’s Best Web Tips for Musicians
This month’s roundup in web tips: best-practices to smarten-up your online music marketing When’s the last time you checked out The HostBaby Blog? Every week, we’re posting new web tips for … Continue reading
The Ultimate Blogging Summit for Musicians
How do you know if your blog posts are entertaining? Before you hit the “post” button, are you sure the blog content you’ve created will help earn new fans for … Continue reading
Martin Atkins' Advice for Musicians: KEEP YOUR DAY JOBS!
A very hoarse Brian Felsen, president of CD Baby, interviewed Martin Clive Atkins, author of one of our favorite “industry” books—Tour:Smart. As a drummer and session player, Atkins is best … Continue reading
Share Your Music Success Stories
Whether you’re a weekend hobbyist or a Grammy-winner, the musician’s life is a roller-coaster ride. That’s why it’s important to celebrate the successes as they happen! At CD Baby, we … Continue reading
Tell Us Your Scariest Music-Biz Tales!
Ever lost a whole recording session because you didn’t back up your hard drive? Ever fallen victim to a record deal gone wrong? Ever been stalked by a crazy fan? … Continue reading
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Go Long Without a Label
CD Baby artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewis recently released The Heist, an independent album that debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts. The album has also remained in the iTunes … Continue reading
Attend the Future of Music Summit Online for Free!
Nothing is permanent except change Heraclitus said that about 2500 years ago, and it’s still true today. (Thus proving his point!) If you’re an independent artist wrestling with questions about … Continue reading