Most musicians get squeamish when they dwell in that strange place where art and commerce mix. Holcombe Waller is not one of them. This DIY performance artist/folk troubadour successfully uses … Continue reading
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Mike Rosenthal – Digital Strategist for OK GO: CD Baby Interview, Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our interview with Mike Rosenthal, the digital strategist for the band OK Go shares behind-the-scenes secrets on how they’ve used social media, content creation, and interactivity … Continue reading
How Long Does it Take to Sell Your Music on iTunes and Apple Music?
CD Baby will deliver your music to iTunes and Apple Music — fast If you write to Apple directly inquiring about getting your music into iTunes and Apple Music, it’s … Continue reading
Get outdoors and make more money!
Summer vacation doesn’t apply to musicians! Make the most of the sunshine by looking for some outdoor gigs this summer. Sure, they’re not always the most high-profile shows on the … Continue reading
The Summer Touring Checklist – Are you ready?
Touring is stressful enough. Don’t make it any harder on yourself by leaving loose ends untied. Before you pile into the van for a summertime adventure on the open road, … Continue reading
Using singles to build your fan base: The Incremental Album
Music fans are getting more and more accustomed to instant gratification. They want to feel connected to the process and the progress – not JUST the finished product. Waiting a … Continue reading
5 Tips to drastically improve your email efforts
Compiling and maintaining an email list is a great way to engage your fans, and a surefire way to directly reach people who might not visit your home page or … Continue reading
Music Conference Dos and Don’ts
Chances are, whether you’re touring via gas-guzzling automobile or taking a straight-shot flight, that you’re going to spend some serious money getting to and from the next music conference you … Continue reading