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 get your music on TikTok
CD Baby is distributing music to TikTok. We’re now helping independent musicians get their music on TikTok, the popular video platform. Here’s how to get your music onto TikTok as … Continue reading
Five lessons songwriters and musicians can learn from Neil Peart
Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart left behind a legacy of phenomenal playing and wonderful words. What can modern songwriters and musicians learn form him? Continue reading
What are the mental benefits of playing an instrument?
Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock & Roll” is an undeniable classic. It’s a high-energy, feel-good song that’s hard not to like. You can’t help but hear Seger’s raspy voice when … Continue reading
How to apply to music festivals in the U.K.
This post was originally published at the Unsigned Guide. How do I get on the bill at a U.K. music festival? If you fancy playing on a festival line-up … Continue reading
Why new musicians MUST put out a single FIRST
If you’ve never released music before, you have to start with a single song. Artists at the major label level usually put out a single first, unless they’re dropping one … Continue reading
How to make cover art for your album or single for free
A free way to create eye-catching cover art for all your releases. One of the most common places artists get stuck when signing up music for distribution is the cover … Continue reading
What is a single?
The single is the oldest format in recorded music. We review its history from analog to digital and how it has changed (and stayed the same) through the years. Continue reading
Seven reasons to release a single
The streaming era is driven by singles, which means you should be releasing standalone tracks. But let me clarify something upfront: Albums are still important. The album format gives you … Continue reading
Music Trends 2020: Where is the industry headed?
Everyone has shared their 2019 Spotify Wrapped, we rang in the new year, and now we’re at the start of a whole new decade. Artists are scratching their heads wondering … Continue reading
Music industry milestones in the 2010s
A look back at the decade that was. Want to see the major developments in the music industry over the past ten years at a glance? We created a timeline … Continue reading