When someone discovers your track through a Spotify playlist, radio, or a recommendation from a friend, the first thing they’ll … Continue reading
How I raised $40k through my email list (with less than 2000 subscribers on it)
Changing the “starving musician” mindset when it comes to your email list. The first time someone (who didn’t share my last name) contributed to my record-funding campaign, I was floored. And … Continue reading
20 years of changing the game
The music industry has changed a lot in the last two decades. So has CD Baby. And we’re not slowing down. When CD Baby began, major-label industry types were still … Continue reading
How to NOT lose your voice on tour!
“So, did you lose your voice on tour?!” My music-store-owner friend, a passionate music enthusiast, was excitedly grilling me about my thirteen-night Northeast tour last August. The answer was an … Continue reading
How to write a perfect welcome email (and why it matters)
Email marketing for musicians: What makes a good welcome email? A welcome email is the message that you set your email program to send out automatically as soon as a … Continue reading
Facebook etiquette for live music fans and musicians
The 8 rules for sharing live-music content on Facebook. Performing musicians rely on social media to connect with their audience, and fans love that kind of direct communication with artists—it’s … Continue reading
Get 13 months of web hosting AND unlimited music distribution for $149
HostBaby’s Summer Sale is all about getting $260 worth of website hosting for $149 and releasing UNLIMITED music while you’re at it. HostBaby’s Summer Sale has arrived‚ and you don’t … Continue reading
Music trademarks: Choosing your unique artist name
Trademark Woes: When two bands have the same name!!!!! [This article was written by Katelyn Kindberg. It should not be taken as legal advice. For help with your trademark concerns, … Continue reading
“10 data points every musician should check daily” (The DIY Musician Live)
Navigating the numbers and dashboards that will have an impact on your music’s reach. We’re musicians, not data analysts. But making a daily or (at least) weekly habit of checking … Continue reading
Use Apple Music pre-adds to improve your drop date
Apple Music now has the equivalent of pre-saves, and CD Baby will help you easily launch a “pre-add” campaign! Apple Music recently announced a pre-save feature (which they’re calling “pre-add”). … Continue reading
Turn your older music catalog into “evergreen” content
Your old music is always new to somebody! I’ve probably written the above statement a dozen times on this blog. There are billions of people on the planet, and most … Continue reading