… you’re ready with these five things. No, I’m not talking about a recording. Not a press quote. Not a marketing plan. Not a logo. Not a social media following. … 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.
Understanding Music Metadata in 2019
What is music metadata? Music metadata is data embedded in your songs and albums that gets used to display information on digital streaming platforms (DSPs), and make collection of royalties … Continue reading
Why planning your release is more important than ever!
Four music promotion opportunities that are tied to your release date. Release dates matter MORE (and less) than ever before. On the one hand, since shelf space is no longer … Continue reading
Get your music mastered instantly (for FREE!) with CloudBounce
CD Baby artists, get two of your songs mastered for free. Sometimes you have sufficient budget and time to get your music mastered by a professional mastering engineer. Sometimes you … Continue reading
How to prepare your next single or album for a successful release (The DIY Musician Live)
Don’t rush. Do your music distribution and promotion right! Whether you’re planning to release a single, an EP, or a full-length album, you’ve only got one chance to introduce that … Continue reading
Music Distribution: Understand selling your music
Distributing music is about more than making something available; it’s about making an impact. Whether you’re about to release your first single or you’re a Grammy-winner putting out your 20th … Continue reading
Get instant access to Spotify for Artists
CD Baby artists now fast-tracked for Spotify artist verification. We’re excited to announce that CD Baby has partnered with Spotify to make it super easy for our artists to get … Continue reading
7 things every musician should do before releasing a single
In our current world of short attention spans, releasing music more frequently can play a significant factor in your success. Platforms like Spotify and YouTube reward artists who put out … Continue reading
How to get your music on Pandora Radio
Submitting music to Pandora Radio is easy, easy, easy. Over the past decade, Pandora has become one of the go-to destinations for music discovery. The popular radio service allows over 81 … Continue reading
“Is anybody listening to my music?”
Music branding lessons for new artists. Whether we’re driving, checking email or just surfing the web, it can feel like the whole world is trying to sell us something. Digital … Continue reading