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
Why indies should still care about radio
[This article was written by Erica Sinkovic, CD Baby’s Web Product Manager and general music enthusiast.] Whether you’re an independent artist or signed to an independent label, you’re sure to have … Continue reading
How to make the most of your music on Spotify
Spotify now reaches 10 million paying subscribers The popular music streaming service has reached a pretty significant milestone: 10 million paying subscribers and more than 40 million active users across 56 … Continue reading
Crafting a story for your music the fans and media won’t forget
One band’s story “We were a band of white boys from Ohio that hitch-hiked our way to New York to try and make it big. Needless to say, by the … Continue reading
Add life to your mixes with these reverb tips from The Handsome Family’s Brett Sparks
The Handsome Family’s gothic Americana music has a timeless sound. That’s one of the reasons HBO’s True Detective series used their tune “Far From Any Road” in the opening credits. The haunting … Continue reading
A music video isn’t enough; you need a YouTube content strategy
Why YouTube is the dominant player in today’s music industry YouTube is the #1 music streaming platform in the world. It’s the #2 search engine in the world. It’s slowly replacing … Continue reading
The vocalist’s guide to recording, rehearsing, and performing
Fine-tuning your vocals Looking to get the most out of your vocal performances? Disc Makers’ new guide, The Vocalist’s Guide to Recording, Rehearsing, and Performing covers the tips and techniques critical for … Continue reading
How to trademark your band or artist name
What’s your band name? Are you sure it’s YOUR band name? What I mean is, are you sure you own the rights to use that band or artist name when you … Continue reading
So, you think you can record Children’s Music
9 things to keep in mind before you release a Kid’s album [This article was written by Maryann Harman, founder of Music with Mar., Inc.] “I’m a musician. I’m a … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about PROs (Performing Rights Organizations)
Ok, sure — if you’re going into entertainment or IP law, there’s plenty more to understand about PROs and the intricacies of music publishing. But for your average independent musician, understanding … Continue reading
Are young bands concerned with the wrong things?
Artistic integrity VERSUS pleasing “hip blogs” In a recent interview, NIN-frontman Trent Reznor said, “I get the sense that a lot of bands today are designing themselves to get a good … Continue reading