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
You no longer need 250 followers on Spotify to get verified
Spotify Verification, now open to all Spotify artist verification — which previously required that you have at least 250 followers on the streaming platform — has been a hot topic … Continue reading
Big, huge, giant changes with Spotify for Artists
Spotify for Artists — available to ALL Spotify just changed things pretty dramatically in terms of how to claim your artist discography on the platform, edit your profile, and more. … Continue reading
CD Baby Pro Publishing now available in 22 more countries and territories
CD Baby Pro Publishing expands into 22 new countries & territories, with many more to follow in the coming months. CD Baby Publishing now represents the single largest collection of … Continue reading
Nashville Hotel Guide — DIY Musician Conference 2017
A list of Nashville hotel options within walking distance of the DIY Musician Conference. CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference will be happening August 25-27 in Music City (Nashville, TN)! To … Continue reading
Why you should be as active on Spotify as you are on Facebook
10 small steps you can take to maintain and grow your presence on Spotify Most musicians understand by now that a Facebook page is like a garden. It needs to … Continue reading
Want to play Nashville?
We’ve got three amazing venues lined up for attendee performances during the DIY Musician Conference this August. Want priority access? Buy your early-bird ticket today! From August 25-27, 2017, we’ll … Continue reading
I asked Jack Conte about success… here’s what he shared with me
Jack Conte is one-half of the band Pomplamoose, an act that initially found a following on YouTube with the video song, and quickly expanded their efforts to include music releases … Continue reading
Ten things I’m still learning about being in a band
[This article was written by Jay Rutherford of the band Los Colognes. It was originally published on the blog of Artist Growth, a service that helps musicians and managers streamline … Continue reading
5 things to think about for your next cover song
Stop me if you’ve heard this one… “How does AC/DC (or insert some other legacy band) clear out the first 5 rows at their concert?” Punchline: “When the band announces, ‘Here’s … Continue reading
Instagram Live for musicians
Why, how, and when a musician should stream using Instagram Live. Social media platforms are constantly rolling out new features. And if you’re using a few different ones to promote … Continue reading