When someone discovers your track through a Spotify playlist, radio, or a recommendation from a friend, the first thing they’ll … 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
Why artists loved the 2019 DIY Musician Conference
Why should independent artists go to the DIY Musician Conference? What makes this weekend so much better than other music industry events? We asked artists who were there, and it’s … Continue reading
Your fans can now stream your music on Amazon in CD-quality
Amazon creates Amazon Music HD for high-resolution streaming. Amazon Music has become the first of the three major streaming services to offer its library in lossless CD quality, a considerable … Continue reading
5 areas where musicians can get MORE by doing LESS
Downsizing for DIY musicians. Striving independent artists want MORE. More listeners, more money, more opportunities, more recognition. But there are a few areas where you could actually benefit by doing … Continue reading