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Distributing your 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.

Instagram Reels can feature your music
Releasing Music

How to get your music on Instagram Reels

Want people to use your songs in their Instagram Reels? Instagram has a short-form video feature similar to TikTok called Instagram Reels, which lives right there within the existing Instagram … Continue reading →

November 16, 2020
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Releasing Music

The most common mistake artists make when sharing their new music

Don’t send links to your music on every platform! You’ve got new music. You’re excited to share it. So it’s understandable that you want to include ALL the links to … Continue reading →

August 11, 2020
Amazon Music for Artists: How to get verified quickly
Releasing Music

How to get verified on Amazon Music for Artists

Claiming your artist profile on Amazon Music’s analytics app Join us on 1/13/21 at 1 p.m. PST for our Insider Series on how the Amazon Music business is evolving. This … Continue reading →

August 6, 2020
Releasing Music

How do I format my artist name correctly?

The different types of artist names An artist name seems pretty straightforward, right? We all know Lizzo, Simon & Garfunkel, and Jay-Z & Kanye West. But did you know each … Continue reading →

April 20, 2020
Music distribution to TikTok
Releasing Music

How to get your music on TikTok

CD Baby is distributing music to TikTok. We’re now helping independent musicians get their music on TikTok, the popular video platform. Here’s how to get your music onto TikTok as … Continue reading →

January 29, 2020
Releasing Music

How to make cover art for your album or single for free

A free way to create eye-catching cover art for all your releases. One of the most common places artists get stuck when signing up music for distribution is the cover … Continue reading →

January 14, 2020
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What is a single?

The single is the oldest format in recorded music. We review its history from analog to digital and how it has changed (and stayed the same) through the years. Continue reading →

January 13, 2020
Musicians today should be releasing singles, and here's why
Releasing Music

Seven reasons to release a single

The streaming era is driven by singles, which means you should be releasing standalone tracks. But let me clarify something upfront: Albums are still important. The album format gives you … Continue reading →

January 13, 2020
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Releasing Music

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 →

December 18, 2019
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What to do before you release your music

You’re an independent artist who has recorded new music. You’re ready to get your tunes out to the world, but you don’t know what to expect from the wide world … Continue reading →

November 6, 2019

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