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Releasing Music

Releasing music is complicated. Get important tips and updates on how to make your songs available to fans in the age of streaming digital music. Information about the world’s most popular platforms, how to access them, and how to work with DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, and more properly.

Get your music on Spotify and Apple Music in time for the holidays
Releasing Music

Distribute Your Music in Time for the Holiday Season

Will your music be available in time for the holidays? Here’s your friendly reminder to get your holiday tracks ready to distribute now! Platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have … Continue reading →

November 2, 2022
Releasing an album the right way
Releasing Music

How to Release an Album So People Actually Want to Buy It

Sometimes I look around at the music landscape and think I’m the only geek on the planet who still listens to full albums anymore. Then I remember that most serious … Continue reading →

July 18, 2022
10 things you should do as soon as you sign up for music distribution
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10 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Sign Up for Music Distribution

Preparing your music for a successful release. Whenever you release new music, you don’t want it to just be AVAILABLE on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. You want people … Continue reading →

July 8, 2022
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CD Baby Artists: Get Your Music on Peloton!

Peloton drives real music discovery. Like countless other people, I ordered a Peloton during the first full winter of the pandemic. Snow was piled five feet high. It was negative something … Continue reading →

May 31, 2022
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Cover art design tips to ensure your music goes live

Why making acceptable cover art is so important. In the streaming era, you need cover art for every single and album you release. Not only should that artwork LOOK good; … Continue reading →

January 20, 2022
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Earn Extra Money from Your Music on TIDAL

You can now make more money from your music on TIDAL, in addition to any streaming revenue you’re already earning from the hi-fi music platform. TIDAL has a history of … Continue reading →

November 17, 2021
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How to Put Previously Released Singles on an Album

It’s no secret the current music industry is a singles-driven business. That’s why we always recommend new artists release singles first, before a full album. Singles not only allow you … Continue reading →

November 9, 2021
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How Abel Capella Increased His Monthly Listeners from 540 to 16k in Three Months

Abel Capella used CD Baby’s Release Plan Generator to map a strategy for his single “Só Vem.” This strategy allowed Capella to: get placed on a Spotify editorial playlist gain … Continue reading →

October 18, 2021
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How to Distribute and Promote Your Music on Deezer

Deezer is an absolute music streaming powerhouse, and an important global platform you should harness to promote your music. If you live in Europe, you’re likely aware of that already. … Continue reading →

July 19, 2021
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The Indie Musician’s Guide to Apple Music

When promoting your music, it’s important that you NOT put all your focus on a single streaming service. Your fans aren’t all in the same place; listening is fragmented across … Continue reading →

July 7, 2021

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