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
Here’s what a PR checklist looks like for established vs. developing bands (from a music publicist)
[This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] PR campaigns for established bands are obviously different, by nature, than PR campaigns for developing bands. Boiled down to base parts, bands … Continue reading
Improve your live sound with these 6 tips
[This article was written by guest contributor Alex Andrews of Ten Kettles Inc.] Have you ever been to a concert where you could hear the singer loudly, but somehow still … Continue reading
15 ways on how to make it in the music industry
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
Music Memos: Apple’s new, free app for demoing your song ideas
For years I’ve been using the Voice Memos app on my iPhone to record crude demos, or just to get bits of song ideas down while they’re fresh in my … Continue reading
5 ways for musicians to make money without leaving home
[This article was written by Jennifer Newman Sharpe, entertainment attorney and COO & Co-Founder of Sparkplug, the sharing economy marketplace where musicians rent their instruments, gear, and space to and from other musicians.] … Continue reading
How (and when) to make a Spotify playlist to promote your music
Spotify playlists: a simple way to get creative, curate a music collection, and promote your music to new and existing fans [This article is about promoting your music through Spotify … Continue reading
CD Baby’s 29FOR29 (Part 1): the deal, the drama, the documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Cte6C4gts Years from now you can tell your friends you were there when it happened, CD Baby offering $29 standard album distribution for the 29 days of February!
Notes from an Independent Record Producer, Part 5: Knowing When to Stop
[This article is written by guest contributor and music producer Jamie Hill.] Okay, quick show of hands. Do any of the following describe you? * You’ve been working on your … Continue reading
How to double your merch sales overnight
Last month I played a seven-night residency in Portland, Oregon. It was a blast. A marathon. Exhausting. Exhilarating. Each night I had a different featured guest play their own music … Continue reading
Get Spotify trending reports in your CD Baby account
Find out which tracks are trending, where your listeners live, and more. CD Baby’s new trending reports for Spotify are available right now in your Members dashboard. Log in, take … Continue reading