Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual … Continue reading
Latin GRAMMYs 2023: 8 CD Baby Artists Shine with Nominations Across 7 Categories
8 CD Baby Artists Nominated for the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs The complete list of the 2023 Latin GRAMMY’s nominees was unveiled on September 19th. On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, the … Continue reading
Unlocking the Brazilian Music Market: A Guide for Indie Artists
If you’re an independent artist looking to expand your reach and tap into a vibrant music scene, Brazil should be at the top of your list. This culturally rich country boasts … Continue reading
Promote Your Music with Amazon AMP
Want to speak to your fans in a fun and interactive way? Amazon AMP is a unique platform that allows you to become a radio show host. Continue reading
Strategies for Carving Out Moments to Create & Promote Your Music
We explore practical tips to help you manage your time effectively and make the most of your creative journey. Continue reading
10 Ways to Hit High Notes (Without Straining)
Vocal techniques to help you sing high notes without cracking or strain. [Workshop your singing with Matt in-person at the DIY Musician Conference, this August 26-28 in Austin — or watch … Continue reading
Musicians – Don’t be THIS person
From sympathy seekers to entitled divas and everything in between, we’ll learn why it’s essential to keep our egos in check, be kind to fellow artists, and embrace a little thing called humility. Continue reading
How to (Legitimately) Boost Your Song Streams
There’s a lot of talk in the music industry today about bot streams and fake playlists. It’s a very real problem, not just because big artists and labels are buying … Continue reading
How to Reach Fans Beyond Social Media
Discover unconventional strategies to engage with fans beyond social media and expand your fan base. Explore creative ideas that go beyond the screen, fostering meaningful interactions and immersing yourself in an exciting world of fan engagement and self-promotion marketing. Continue reading
What New Musicians Can Learn from the Breakout Success of Peso Pluma
In the music and career of Mexican artist Peso Pluma, “old & new walk hand-in-hand.” That’s how Erika Parr (CD Baby’s International Content Marketing Manager) describes it in the THE … Continue reading
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Making Music
Dive deep into the music career lessons we have learned along the way, and the things we wished we knew when we started. Continue reading