Last year we asked you to tell us about your musical mishaps and got some great (SCARY!!!) responses, so we figured we’d turn this thing into an annual event. And … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
Grow Your Music Fan Base by Thinking Small
This article was written by guest contributor Bob Baker, www.TheBuzzFactor.com Most songwriters and musicians hate to be labeled or categorized in any way. You probably feel the same way. That’s understandable. … Continue reading
Rapper Lil’ B Stirs Controversy with New Album Entitled "I’m Gay"
A recent article in the Huffington Post talks about Lil’ B’s controversial pronouncement (via his latest album entitled I’m Gay) that he is a “heterosexual gay male.” In the hyper-masculine … Continue reading
How to Write a Song: a lesson for beginners
Ruth Gerson wrote a 2-part article for Huffington Post giving some suggestions for beginning songwriters (or folks with writer’s block) on how to compose a tune that is addressed to … Continue reading
CD Baby Artists Now Available in 12 More iTunes Territories
iTunes goes even MORE global! We’re excited to announce that iTunes has introduced 12 new European territories for its popular download store. If your music is currently being distributed through … Continue reading
Get Out Your Crystal Ball & Write a Topical Song in Advance
According to Wikipedia: A topical song is a song that comments on political and/or social events. These types of songs are usually written about current events, but some of these songs remain popular long after the … Continue reading
DIY Music Promo Tip: Scavenger Hunt!
And this week’s winner for “best DIY promo idea” is….. (drum roll) The Nobility! CD Baby band The Nobility has been coaxing out the inner-child of their fans by hosting … Continue reading
Taking it to the Streets – Busking Tips From Veteran Street Performers
Michael Gallant wrote a great piece for the Echoes Blog about “busking,” or public street performances. He covers everything from timing, to repertoire, to equipment, to dealing with the law, … Continue reading
iTunes Match Will Soon Be Here
Apple has made some big announcements today: iPhone 4S, iCloud, and… iTunes Match! The iCloud (launching on October 12th) will be free. You can store all your iTunes music purchases … Continue reading
Supreme Court Ruling: No Performance Royalties Owed for Music Downloads
It’s official: a download is NOT a public performance. Duh! Streaming, yes. Downloads, no. Glad we needed a Supreme Court decision on this. ASCAP, of course, is peeved, hoping it … Continue reading