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
Is It Time to Take Your Gig Flyers Digital? Flyer Lizard Thinks So.
Take your next flyer digital Flyer Lizard is a simple but effective way to take your event flyers to the web. With options to share your flyers on Facebook, Twitter, and … Continue reading
Hang Out with CD Baby & YouTube at CMJ's Google Musicians Gallery
I partied with CD Baby, YouTube, and Google—and all I got was this complimentary headshot taken by a pro photographer, some free drinks, and a chance to play my music … Continue reading
Charting the Course: A Radio Promotion Discussion w/ CD Baby's Kevin Breuner
Our friends at Cyber PR just posted the first in a 7-part series called “Charting the Course: A Radio Promo Discussion.” In part 1, they interview our very own Kevin … Continue reading
5 Lessons YOU Can Learn From My Mistakes: I Spent $20,000 Making an Album I Can’t Even Give Away
[This article was written by guest contributor Shane Lamotte of the band Living Illusion.] “What was I thinking!?” It was the logical next step for my band Living Illusion. We had … Continue reading
Musicians, Are You Making THIS Mistake in Your Fan Newsletter?
If you’re reading this, I assume my trick worked. I grabbed your attention by asking a question you couldn’t answer without reading more than just the headline! Lots of musicians are … Continue reading
Artists May Lose Unclaimed Royalties from SoundExchange
According to a story from Digital Music News, artists who’ve not yet registered with SoundExchange may soon lose the ability (for good) to collect unclaimed royalties, specifically for royalties collected … Continue reading
The GetBooked Facebook App: A Direct-To-Fan Booking Platform for Indie Musicians
Book a house concert or private event right from your Facebook page San Fran-based Hear It Local just launched a new Facebook app that makes it easier for fans to connect with … Continue reading
The Great Gear Giveaway from CD Baby and Disc Makers
Think you can handle this prize package? The Great Gear Giveaway is our biggest sweepstakes yet, with a Grand Prize worth over $12,000. You get everything you need to make … Continue reading
ASCAP OnStage Pays You for Live Performances
Get paid royalties when you play live ASCAP, the U.S.-based performing rights organization, is now making it possible for members to receive royalties whenever they perform their music at live … Continue reading
Music Promotion Basics: A 10-Point Checklist for Musicians
Promoting your music the independent way It’s no secret that digital technology has enabled independent artists to successfully run their own careers. The real secret is HOW! Here are 10 ways … Continue reading