A perfect bite-sized introduction to your music, singles are a great way to gain new fans and build up to a longer release. Here’s everything you need to know about … Continue reading
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.
How to claim your Apple Music for Artists account with CD Baby
Getting Started with Apple Music for Artists Apple Music is a leading global music streaming service with over 100 million songs and tens of millions of subscribers across 167 countries. … Continue reading
Music Distribution Deadlines for 2025
The holiday season is right around the corner—and it’s one of the most exciting (and competitive) times of the year to release new music. Whether you’re sharing a festive single, … Continue reading
How to set up a waterfall release
In the lead-up to a release, a strong promo strategy can help build anticipation and drive early fan engagement. But here’s the problem: without a follow-up release, tour, or campaign, … Continue reading
Choosing a Release Format: Singles vs. EPs vs. Albums
As an artist, the way you present and distribute your music can impact success as much as the songwriting itself. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how to leverage each … Continue reading
Best practices for streaming platforms in 2026
Article last updated: Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 Today’s leading streaming platforms have evolved from playback services into entire ecosystems for fans and artists to connect. Every platform offers different ways … Continue reading
What is music mastering and why do I need it?
What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process in music production. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem … Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
Unleash the full potential of music advertising and propel your career to new heights by challenging these common misconceptions. Continue reading
Understanding Music Metadata in 2025
What is music metadata? Music metadata is data embedded in your songs and albums that gets used to display information on digital service providers (DSPs), and make collection of royalties … Continue reading
Releasing Your Music During the End-of-Year Holiday Season
Whether you’re planning to drop a festive track, an entire holiday album, or just some good old-fashioned winter vibes, there are a couple of things you need to know to ensure your holiday release goes off without a hitch. Continue reading