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How to Make the Most of Your Spotify Artist Profile

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 →

Essential Show.Co campaigns to know
Music Marketing

How to run effective marketing campaigns with Show.co

A comprehensive music release strategy can send you scrambling in a few directions to carry out all the aspects of your campaign, from ads to email sends to social posts … Continue reading →

August 19, 2025
CD Baby Artist Spotlight: Lee Wilson
Music Career Tips

Artist Spotlight: Lee Wilson

East coast singer-songwriter Lee Wilson began his career as an aspiring pop/R&B artist. After years of bending his sound to fit label expectations—and burning out in the process—he took a … Continue reading →

August 18, 2025
How to turn casual listeners into superfans
Music Marketing

How to convert casual listeners into superfans: Q&A with Dan Goldberg

Introduction If you want to grow your fanbase and boost your music income, you’ve probably heard the term superfans. These are the die-hard followers who buy your merch, attend your … Continue reading →

August 12, 2025
How to successfully release a single in 2026
Releasing Music

The Ultimate Music Release Strategy for 2025

Releasing new music should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But without a clear plan, you risk stunting your success. That’s where a release strategy comes in: laying out all the necessary … Continue reading →

August 6, 2025
Music Career Tips

Music Industry Networking Checklist

From sharing stages to exchanging emails, a lot of networking in the music industry is organic and spontaneous. It’s why common advice is to stay active: play and attend shows … Continue reading →

August 6, 2025
How to grow your most valuable Spotify segment: Spotify super listeners
Music Streaming

How to grow your Spotify super listeners

From casual listeners to die-hards, every fan segment plays an important role in supporting an artist’s career, but one segment that’s particularly effective at moving the needle is Spotify super … Continue reading →

July 31, 2025
How to use Apple Music Album Motion
Music Streaming

How to use Apple Music Album Motion

If you’re looking for a way to deepen engagement with fans and bring some excitement to your album covers, Apple Music Album Motion is here! What is Apple Music Album … Continue reading →

July 30, 2025
The basics of music release formats
Releasing Music

Choosing a Release Format: Singles vs. EPs vs. Albums

As an artist, the way you present and distribute your music can impact success as much as the songwriting itself. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how to leverage each … Continue reading →

July 30, 2025
The essentials of copyright in the music industry
Music Rights

The Complete Music Copyright Guide

CD Baby is not able to provide you with legal advice or make legal conclusions about your circumstances. We urge you to consult with an attorney. Please see this article … Continue reading →

July 29, 2025
Guide to Spotify playlists
Music Streaming

Guide to Spotify Playlists for 2025

Yesterday’s radio is today’s playlist. Spotify playlists have become a predominant form of music listening. From fan playlist swaps to algorithm-driven discovery, playlists are an essential aspect of music listening … Continue reading →

July 23, 2025

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