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
Musicians – Don’t be THIS person
From sympathy seekers to entitled divas and everything in between, we’ll learn why it’s essential to keep our egos in check, be kind to fellow artists, and embrace a little thing called humility. Continue reading
How to (Legitimately) Boost Your Song Streams
There’s a lot of talk in the music industry today about bot streams and fake playlists. It’s a very real problem, not just because big artists and labels are buying … Continue reading
How to Reach Fans Beyond Social Media
Discover unconventional strategies to engage with fans beyond social media and expand your fan base. Explore creative ideas that go beyond the screen, fostering meaningful interactions and immersing yourself in an exciting world of fan engagement and self-promotion marketing. Continue reading
What New Musicians Can Learn from the Breakout Success of Peso Pluma
In the music and career of Mexican artist Peso Pluma, “old & new walk hand-in-hand.” That’s how Erika Parr (CD Baby’s International Content Marketing Manager) describes it in the THE … Continue reading
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Making Music
Dive deep into the music career lessons we have learned along the way, and the things we wished we knew when we started. Continue reading
TIDAL Artist Home: Everything Musicians Need to Know
Claim & customize your TIDAL artist profile today! With tens of thousands of new tracks released every day, it’s important to visually differentiate yourself from other artists. Especially before an … Continue reading
CD Baby without CDs?
CD Baby will soon end our physical distribution program. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: On June 22, CD Baby will stop distributing CDs & vinyl in order to focus on the continuing development … Continue reading
9 Things to Expect When You Market Your Music
Marketing your music can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if it’s your first time. You’re putting your new music in the spotlight, and it’s going to get a reaction. Music … Continue reading
Introducing Apple Music Classical
Classical music nerds rejoice: Apple Music Classical is here! What is Apple Music Classical? Apple Music Classical is the new streaming app designed specifically for classical music. It’s sleek, user-friendly, … Continue reading
Top 5 Home Recording Tips for Independent Musicians
As an indie artist on a limited budget, you want to have a home recording studio and recording process that doesn’t break the bank or slow you down when inspiration … Continue reading