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
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Embrace the Madness! It’s that time of year again at HostBaby – we’re stirring the cauldron, cackling maniacally, and in the mood for October Madness. It’s your chance to get … Continue reading
How to feel miserable as an artist
Great list. It’s part of Keri Smith’s “Artist Survival Kit.” I saw it getting shared again on Facebook and thought I’d post it here in case any of you are … Continue reading
The 3 stages of a successful music launch
[This article was written by Yann Ilunga and it originally appeared on The Jazz Spotlight.] I recently sat down with artistpreneur and Music Launch Summit founder Steve Palfreyman to talk … Continue reading
YouTube improves its de-monitization process for videos deemed non advertiser-friendly
There’s been a lot of talk lately about changes to how YouTube de-monetizes non ad-friendly content, meaning if your content isn’t “ad-friendly,” YouTube will prevent ads from appearing on those … Continue reading
10 ways to get your music in the press (besides the usual album release and tour PR)
As a musician, when are you most likely to contact the press? Probably when you’re releasing a new album or heading out on tour, right? That’s understandable, but there are … Continue reading
Learn from the legendary Lee Oskar at CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference
Come get insights from harmonica virtuoso and manufacturer Lee Oskar Legendary composer, performer, harmonica virtuoso and manufacturer Lee Oskar will conduct a dynamic educational session at the upcoming DIY Musician … Continue reading
How to release an album so people actually want to BUY it
A few simple ways to make a bigger impact at your next CD release party Many musicians look at the mastering and manufacturing of their CD as a kind of finish line. … Continue reading
7 things that could sink your songs: beware of these bad songwriting habits!
[This article is an excerpt from The Music Producer’s Handbook by Bobby Owsinski.] At the heart of every music production is its basic building block—the song. It’s the key element, … Continue reading
What’s it like at the DIY Musician Conference? Let some of our 2015 attendees show you.
We had an awesome time at the first-ever CD Baby DIY Musician Conference in Chicago last year, and we want to share the fun with YOU this time around. What … Continue reading
The 7 best countries (and 3 to avoid) for traveling musicians
[This article originally appeared on Brett Newski’s website. For more info on booking a tour in Europe, check out Brett’s online course “How to Tour Europe without an Agent or … Continue reading