From inspiration to distribution in no time! If you’ve got access to affordable home-recording technology – and we bet you do – combine it with CD Baby’s Digital-Singles program to … Continue reading
Musician Tips
Find success and grow your music career with promotion tips and advice from the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog.
Moby: What you give away will come back to you!
Famed electronica artist and everybody’s favorite vegan Moby recently announced that he would allow independent and non-profit filmmakers to use some of his music in their work for free, so … Continue reading
Holcombe Waller: Fan funding & the moral implications of free music
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
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