Did you know that Pandora is the largest ad-supported streaming service in the US? Yep! And many musicians who use CD Baby are getting paid significant Pandora royalties. Obviously you … 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 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
The most common mistake artists make when sharing their new music
Use Smartlinks to Keep Your Album Links In One Place You’ve got new music. You’re excited to share it. So it’s understandable that you want to include ALL the links … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
Distribute Your Music in Time for the Holiday Season: End-of-Year Digital Delivery Deadlines
By the end of the year, Alexa and Siri will join many more households. Vinyl records and CDs will be wrapped under the tree. Apple and Amazon gift cards will … Continue reading