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
6 ways to earn more money from your music on YouTube this Holiday Season
Prep for the holidays on YouTube; reap the benefits year-round! Aunt Sue is wondering whether she really wants to buy you that album you asked for this Christmas, the one … Continue reading
Indie musicians, you have access to legal support!
How to get free legal advice as a musician. As someone who’s seen a lot of legal disputes between people in the music industry, it’s always a bummer when musicians … Continue reading
Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Music: Ricky Byrd’s Clean Getaway
How music can offer hope and possibility for addicts and addicts in recovery. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inductee Ricky Byrd has been clean and sober for thirty years. Over … Continue reading
3 things you’re doing wrong on Spotify as a musician
Are you being held back on Spotify by these three bad habits? Even as streaming becomes the dominant means of accessing music, the streaming world can still feel like a … Continue reading
“This is how the music business works, all the time”
Rob Flax makes the most of an opportunity. Multi-instrumentalist and performing songwriter Rob Flax had his suspicions confirmed at the DIY Musician Conference: A combination of eagerness and preparation is … Continue reading
“You work hard or you die.” (An interview with Portugal. The Man)
How a mid-level indie-rock band became the crossover stars of 2017. Portugal. The Man works hard. Like, really hard. I mean, they create adventurous and catchy music too. But after … Continue reading
How to boost sales & build hype with pre-sales on iTunes and Amazon
Start “selling” your new music before its official release date. A pre-sale on iTunes or Amazon allows your fans to order your music anywhere from one week to six months … Continue reading
How to Collect Your Live Performance Royalties
NOTE: The CD Baby Pro Publishing service was discontinued as of August 8th, 2023. Any paid release which was signed up for CD Baby Pro Publishing prior to August 8th, … Continue reading
“Is anybody listening to my music?”
Music branding lessons for new artists. Whether we’re driving, checking email or just surfing the web, it can feel like the whole world is trying to sell us something. Digital … Continue reading
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Save big and get everything you need to distribute and promote all your music online. Now’s your chance to save $41 and get everything you need to manage your career … Continue reading