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 Organize Your Music Files (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind)
Ever felt the frustration of digging through a digital haystack just to find one tiny needle of a file? You’re not alone. A cluttered file system isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s … Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
Unleash the full potential of music advertising and propel your career to new heights by challenging these common misconceptions. Continue reading
Why Releasing Singles Matters (And How to Do It Right) – Part III
How to Promote Your Single Like a Pro You’ve recorded your song, planned the release, and now it’s out in the world. But dropping a single isn’t enough—promotion is what … Continue reading
Why Releasing Singles Matters (And How to Do It Right) – Part II
The Best Strategies for Releasing a Single Now that you understand why singles are so important in today’s music industry (see Part 1), it’s time to focus on the strategy … Continue reading
Why Releasing Singles Matters (And How to Do It Right) – Part I
Releasing a single song might seem simple—record it, upload it, and wait for streams to roll in. But in today’s fast-moving music industry, a strategic approach to singles is essential … Continue reading
Spotify for Artists 2025 Campaign Kit is Here!
The world of music marketing is always evolving, and as a DIY musician, it’s important to stay in-the-know about new ways to gain listenership and fans for your music. If … Continue reading
Understanding Music Metadata in 2025
What is music metadata? Music metadata is data embedded in your songs and albums that gets used to display information on digital streaming platforms (DSPs), and make collection of royalties … Continue reading
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