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
Musical teamwork: the pillars of effective collaboration
10 things to remember when you’re working with other musicians. I just got back from Oregon where I played the part of Peter Gabriel in a re-creation of his Secret … Continue reading
How to choose an artist name that’s Google-friendly
Is Your Artist Name Getting Lost On Google? Musicians: Don’t be “UnGooglable!” Is it “unGooglable?” Is it “unGoogle-able?” Whatever, I think you get the point: You need your music, your … Continue reading
The keys to earning money through YouTube’s Partner Program
It’s been a while since YouTube changed its rules for channel monetization. To earn ad revenue through the Partner Program, your channel now needs at least 1000 subscribers and 4000+ … Continue reading
Check out CD Baby’s 20th Anniversary playlist on Spotify
What was YOUR favorite song when you were 20? As part of CD Baby’s year-long celebration of our 20th anniversary, the CD Baby team put together a fun Spotify playlist: … Continue reading
Spotify introduces image galleries and social links
Spotify for Artists launches two new profile customization features. If you have a Spotify for Artists account, you know that you can customize your header photo, edit your artist bio, … Continue reading
Indie artist payments from CD Baby increase 33% in 2017, and other numbers you’ll want to see [INFOGRAPHIC]
CD Baby artist revenue, then and now 20 years ago, CD Baby revolutionized the independent music industry, giving artists without a label their first chance to reach a worldwide audience … Continue reading
Mega March: Pay $149 during the month of March and get 13 months of web hosting
Mega March is all about getting $260 worth of hosting for $149 and releasing UNLIMITED music while you’re at it. Mega March at HostBaby has arrived‚ and you don’t want … Continue reading
“Streaming at the Top of Our Lungs” (The DIY Musician Live)
What should indie artists be doing to get attention for their music in the streaming environment? Now that streaming has been enthusiastically embraced by both music consumers and the music … Continue reading
YouTube and the ever-confusing world of Art Tracks
What is an Art Track on YouTube? One of the most common areas of confusion among artists distributing their work on YouTube is Art Tracks. Who can view them? Who … Continue reading
The little known secret to booking gigs consistently
The key to playing more (and better) shows. Remember the first time you picked up your instrument? What about the first song you learned to play or sing? For me, … Continue reading