According to South Park’s Eric Cartman, the holidays are about one very important thing: ham. Hopefully for the rest of us it’s a season of giving. If you see your musical … Continue reading
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How to Think Like an "Indie" Entrepreneur in Today's Music Industry
This post was written by guest contributor brian botkiller. “Indie” has become quite the buzzword over the past decade, but it means a lot more than just a section in … Continue reading
How to Make a Headphone Tuner
CD Baby artists Hey Marseilles may be doing quite well these days, quickly building a national buzz with love from NPR and KEXP, but apparently they still need to MacGyver … Continue reading
Are Jealousy & Sour Grapes Killing Your Music Career?
The German word “Schadenfreude”: pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. Ever felt that? Go on, admit it! Some unworthy media darlings who’ve been monopolizing the buzz finally get a … Continue reading
6 Tips to Busking Success: takin' it to the street
Beat in the Street from Jordan Satmary on Vimeo. So you want to make money as a street performer, huh? Well, busking ain’t for the feint of heart; it takes … Continue reading
An Interview with Escort, CD Baby's Favorite DIY Disco Orchestra
After a string of critically acclaimed 12″ releases that quickly became staples for DJs around the globe, Escort released their long-awaited, debut full-length, the self-titled “Escort.” True to their DIY … Continue reading
CDs Make Perfect Stocking Stuffers
Whether you’re a festive fanatic (ala Clark Griswold circa Christmas Vacation) or a bah-humbugging Scrooge, some part of you probably acknowledges the joy of giving presents. The season is hectic enough, though, … Continue reading
New Spotify Apps Make Spotify a "Music Platform"
A “music platform?” So says Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Though they are not live yet, new apps will be introduced into the Spotify universe by Rolling Stone Magazine, Pitchfork, Last.fm, … Continue reading
Holiday Songs: Copyrighted or Public Domain?
This is an excerpt from Holiday Music: A Guide to Copyrights, Mechanical Licenses, and Christmas Songs. To download the whole PDF for free, click HERE. When you choose which Christmas songs you … Continue reading
Boost Your Holiday Sales with Limited-Time Pricing, Free Tracks, and Quantity Discounts
There are lots of ways to encourage fans and new listeners to buy your music from CD Baby, but enticing them with sales, discounts, and free music is one of … Continue reading