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 promote your music on social media: 10 ideas that actually work
Creating content to promote your music is difficult. You may have posted your cover art, a live performance video, and an announcement on release day — but soon felt your … Continue reading
5 ways to maintain momentum after release day
Did you just release new music? If you’re like many artists, you probably went all-in on the release rollout, promoting your music for weeks and spending release day hitting refresh … Continue reading
How to write an artist bio (for independent musicians)
“Writing about music is like dancing about architecture” – Unknown Writing about yourself is hard. Writing about your music is even harder. But that doesn’t make your artist bio any … Continue reading
Straight talk for independent artists, from CD Baby President Molly Neuman
The CD Baby team recently attended The Great Escape, a music festival and conference in Brighton, England. Alongside CD Baby artists taking the stage, our president Molly Neuman joined journalist … Continue reading
How to get nominated for a GRAMMY as an independent musician
The Recording Academy just dropped the key dates for the 2027 GRAMMY Awards. And if you’re an independent artist reading this — thinking the GRAMMYs are reserved for chart-toppers with … Continue reading
CD Baby at Music Biz 2026: Inside the conversations shaping independent music
The CD Baby team recently attended the annual Music Biz Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the industry’s largest gatherings of the year, the event brings together thousands of professionals … Continue reading
Mental health support for independent artists: 5 helpful resources
As an independent artist, the pressure to create, perform, and promote can take a serious toll. According to the 2025 MusiCares Wellness in Music Survey, nearly 12 percent of musicians … Continue reading
How to reach 10,000 streams on Spotify
10,000 streams is a sign that you’re leading a real, sustainable presence on Spotify. You’ve built a fanbase, proven you can promote yourself, and developed a strategy that works – … Continue reading
How to claim your artist profiles on Spotify, Apple Music, and other top platforms
Getting your music on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music is just the first step in getting your music heard. If you haven’t claimed your artist profiles, you’re missing out … Continue reading
There’s never been a better time to be independent – Spotify data shows
Every year, Spotify releases its Loud & Clear Report, a year-long review of economic trends focusing on royalty payments, career paths, fan engagement, and more on the platform. In this … Continue reading