We’re so excited to share that six CD Baby artists and projects snagged nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards! Continue reading
10 Bad Habits That Are Destroying Your Singing
Protect your voice. Avoid these 10 singing habits! Let’s be real here guys: singing takes commitment. No matter how dedicated you are, maintaining a good practice routine day in and … Continue reading
DIY Musician VIP Experience Schedule Revealed!
We’re thrilled to announce the schedule for 2023’s DIY Musician VIP Experience, happening in Nashville this May 18-20th. Get your ticket, and then join us in Music City for three … Continue reading
Building a Social Strategy for Your Music
Whether you love it or hate it, social media is one of your best options when it comes to finding an audience and building a lasting fanbase. In this episode … Continue reading
15 Email Marketing Mistakes Musicians Make
Email marketing is direct, personal, and (relative to something like social advertising) affordable. Plus, an email address is like someone’s online ID, so while fans might hop from social platform … Continue reading
“Top 5 Artists Tips” — A New Video Series Created by CD Baby Musicians
One of the most valuable resources at CD Baby is our musician community. There are so many talented artists doing innovative work without the benefit of a big label’s budget … Continue reading
Spotify’s Powerful New Tools to Grow Your Fanbase
What are the new tools being introduced within Spotify for Artists? This week Spotify unveiled a bunch of features for musicians who want to reach new listeners and deepen the … Continue reading
Announcing the DIY Musician VIP Experience in Nashville!
Take your music to the next level this May 18th – 20th in Nashville. For 2023, we’ve reimagined the DIY Musician Conference as an intimate VIP Experience in conjunction with … Continue reading
5 Things Musicians Should Leave Behind in 2024 for Success in the Music Industry
Are you holding your music back? I talk to a lot of artists at gigs, at conferences, and online. Many are hard-working, clear-eyed, and creative. But whenever I hear an … Continue reading
Top 5 Tips for Growing Your Audience on TikTok
How to Grow Your TikTok Following. Independent songwriter Sam Walwyn has more than 100k followers on TikTok. Want to know how he did it? Here are Sam’s top 5 tips … Continue reading
10 Ways to Build Anticipation for Your New Music
Making fans care BEFORE your music arrives. Too much music is being released today for the launch itself to be special just because your music is available. Or as songwriter … Continue reading