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
How to Make a Stage Plot for Your Band (Including Stage Plot Examples)
Every touring band needs a stage plot. You’ll be making the lives of club owners, venue bookers, and live-sound engineers much easier by sending them an accurate stage plot and … Continue reading
Tweeting on Tour – Essential Tips for Using Social Media on the Road
There’s no better time to engage your audience online than when you are on tour. Ramping up your online presence before, during, and after your tour will increase your concert … Continue reading
CD Baby Artists’ Music Available on Spotify!
Europe’s popular, free, on-demand streaming music service is finally available in the United States, and CD Baby’s catalog is included. It’s here! You can listen to as much music as … Continue reading
Streaming Music Service Spotify Launches in the US
Europe’s popular, free, on-demand streaming service is now available in the United States It’s here! You can listen to as much music as you want, when you want, from your … Continue reading
Touring Tip: Play In-Studio and In-Store Shows
Book performances at radio stations and record stores Don’t waste the day. I know you want to check out the Hoover Dam or take that excursion to the top of the … Continue reading
Rob Michael Shows How Musicians Can Interact using Google+
CD Baby artist Rob Michael envisions how musicians can use the “hangout” feature in Google+ (allowing video chat for up to 10 people) to host a planned or impromptu jam … Continue reading
CD Baby’s Top 5 Favorite Music Books
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Is Google+ Better Than Facebook for Music Fans?
Google+ enables easy music-sharing. Google’s new social networking platform, Google+, is getting a late start in the social media game. But from the look of things, Google has shown up … Continue reading
Spotify Set to Launch in USA!
Europe’s popular on-demand streaming service prepares to invade America. “Spotify is coming to the US,” according to a new page on Spotify.com. The free-streaming service that has “taken Europe by … Continue reading
Band Booking Basics: The 5-Pointed Star!
Musician, author, road-warrior, and full-time character Martin Atkins shares some basic booking advice on how to keep your travel costs down while also building a fanbase and buzz BEFORE you … Continue reading