Booking shows as an indie artist can be a tough nut to crack, but with the right strategies, you can create opportunities that help you grow your audience and sharpen your craft. Here are some “best practices” to guide you.
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CD Baby Artists Score Big at the 2025 Grammy Nominations
We’re so excited to share that six CD Baby artists and projects snagged nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards! Continue reading
Get Ready: Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped Is Around the Corner!
The official Spotify for Artists blog has recently announced essential dates for its annual Wrapped event, and it’s time to get excited! This yearly occasion witnesses millions of music enthusiasts … Continue reading
Releasing Your Music During the End-of-Year Holiday Season
Whether you’re planning to drop a festive track, an entire holiday album, or just some good old-fashioned winter vibes, there are a couple of things you need to know to ensure your holiday release goes off without a hitch. Continue reading
Instagram’s New Feature Makes It Easier for Fans to Save Your Music
Now, when someone hears a song they like in an Instagram Post or Story, they can instantly add it to their Spotify playlist with one tap. Continue reading
Your Music Deserves More Than TikTok!
If you want a career that lasts beyond social media, building a solid release strategy that includes distributing your music to all platforms is still essential. Continue reading
CD Baby Artists Nominated for the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs
We are thrilled to share that three exceptional CD Baby artists have been nominated for the 2024 Latin GRAMMY Awards! This week, the music industry buzzed with the announcement of … Continue reading
Branding for Musicians: Expert Advice from Music Curators
As musicians, we spend lots of time thinking about things like the song we just finished writing, the album we’re planning to record, the shows we’ll book, and the platforms … Continue reading
How To Start a Band the RIGHT Way
Many musicians have experienced challenging moments during band practice. First, tensions rise over chord changes or disagreements about the direction of a song. Then, someone storms out — or worse … Continue reading
Igniting Your Music’s Potential with CD Baby Boost
You’ve put out songs. You’re getting streams. You’re building a fan base. But are you making the most out of your music? You might not be if you haven’t added … Continue reading
How To Win a GRAMMY as an Independent Artist
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes before an independent artist is nominated for a GRAMMY. This year, CD Baby musician and composer Carla Patullo won the “Best … Continue reading