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
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
Get to know Nashville when you attend the DIY Musician Conference
Welcome to Music City: come early and stay late! You’ll have plenty to do at CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference this year: seminars, workshops, one-on-one mentoring, jam rooms, showcases, open … Continue reading
There’s no excuse for not optimizing your YouTube videos
5 simple ways to drive more video views on YouTube. Let’s assume you’ve got great music and a great music video. You worked hard on that video and you’re ready … Continue reading
10 things every musician website must have | Part 2
The importance of having your own website as a musician “Dear Talent Buyer, I play in a brostep-polka band from Houston, Texas called Accordion Wobble. We’ll be touring through San … Continue reading
Pitching your music to curated playlists on Spotify
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 your age still an issue in the music business?
Three questions with the same answer: Story #1: For a couple years I played as a sideman in a band that’d made a pretty good name for itself in “indie” … Continue reading
How to get your music on Pandora Premium
Pandora now offers an on-demand streaming service. Pandora now has an on-demand streaming service to compete with the likes of Spotify and Apple Music. Important: If your CD Baby distribution … Continue reading
Why I chose Patreon (over traditional crowdfunding)
It’s tough to make a living selling music these days. Back in the mid-90s, I’d pull in $1200 a month from CD sales, and I barely had any fans. These … Continue reading