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
Insights and takeaways from today’s music biopics
What can we learn from movies about famous musicians? It’s no secret that music biopics are on the rise. Nostalgia, the potential for renewed fame, and box office earnings have … Continue reading
Livestream on Twitch to grow your fanbase
How musicians can use Twitch to build an audience. In all my years advising digital music companies on what they should do with their services and how to grow them … Continue reading
Artists may qualify for Napster/Rhapsody class-action suit
In March 2016, musician David Lowery filed a class-action lawsuit against music streaming company Rhapsody International Inc., now known as Napster after their purchase of the older music service. The … Continue reading
Your music now available in China
How to get your songs onto streaming platforms in China, the world’s largest music marketplace. Wondering if your music can be heard by hundreds of millions of streaming subscribers in … Continue reading
Music Marketing: How to Dominate in a Niche Market
Finding more creative ways to reach, impress, and engage your audience. Throughout his music career, Simon Tam has dominated in a few different niche markets. It’s impressive, it’s inspiring, … Continue reading
How to choose the best headphones
Finding the right headphones for the job. One fine evening last June I sat down after a workout to eat dinner and enjoy a few episodes of Frasier. I plugged … Continue reading
How to be wildly successful at licensing your songs to TV, film, and ads
The 3 things you can do right now to increase your chances of getting your music licensed for sync. [This article was written by Cathy Heller, a singer/songwriter who has … Continue reading
18 CD Baby Artists Nominated for Latin Grammys
Congratulations to all the CD Baby clients nominated in 2019 for a Latin Grammy! CD Baby artists have made huge showings at the Latin Grammys in recent years, and 2019 … Continue reading
Should I change my artist name if my music changes?
5 reasons you probably SHOULDN’T change your band name. Re-branding your music? It’s something you should consider carefully. When companies change their names, they can spend years sometimes figuring out … Continue reading
Booking the right venue for your band: what you need to know
How to get the gig at a venue that fits your music. If you’re an up-and-coming musician, you’ve come to terms with an undeniable fact. Your art is also a … Continue reading