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
Taking it to the Streets – Busking Tips From Veteran Street Performers
Michael Gallant wrote a great piece for the Echoes Blog about “busking,” or public street performances. He covers everything from timing, to repertoire, to equipment, to dealing with the law, … Continue reading
CD Baby Introduces MusicStore for Facebook!
CD Baby is excited to announce a new tool which will make it easier than ever for people on Facebook to hear, share, and buy YOUR music. It’s called the … Continue reading
iTunes Match Will Soon Be Here
Apple has made some big announcements today: iPhone 4S, iCloud, and… iTunes Match! The iCloud (launching on October 12th) will be free. You can store all your iTunes music purchases … Continue reading
Supreme Court Ruling: No Performance Royalties Owed for Music Downloads
It’s official: a download is NOT a public performance. Duh! Streaming, yes. Downloads, no. Glad we needed a Supreme Court decision on this. ASCAP, of course, is peeved, hoping it … Continue reading
Increase Your Karma By Buying Free-Range Music
Make the healthy choice; Support an independent voice. Whether you love hip hop or opera, Latin jazz or folk-rock, when you buy from CD Baby, you’re not just taking home … Continue reading
How to Set Your MusicStore as the Default Landing Page on Facebook
Important note: the default landing tab for a Facebook Page is only visible to people who have NOT already “liked” your page. Returning fans and Page administrators will see the … Continue reading
Rhapsody Buys Napster from Best Buy
Rhapsody, the popular subscription music service, has just bought their competitor Napster from electronics giant Best Buy. We’re not exactly sure how this purchase will change either service, but Best … Continue reading
Hello-A-Show Helps You Find Gigs
Hello-A-Show is “like Craigslist for venues and bands.” Venues submit gig opportunities, open slots in particular lineups, last-minute drop outs, and a few details about the room. On the musician … Continue reading
Tips for Musicians on Avoiding Bodily Injury by Tim ‘The Snake’ Engles
Being a musician can be hard on the body and mind. If you’ve ever slept on a cold basement floor with a water pipe for a pillow, you probably know … Continue reading
"We would have gotten the gig in Canada if we’d checked our email": A CD Baby Cautionary Tale
Your contact info isn’t good to anyone if you don’t answer your phone, look in your mailbox, or check your email. This might seem like a pretty basic concept, but … Continue reading