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
“Musicians: Get a REAL Job!”
[This article was written by Wade Sutton of Rocket to the Stars.] This is a very personal article. I’ve been blessed with working with independent artists from all over the … Continue reading
Everything you need to know about your music on YouTube
How, why, and when you can earn money from your music and videos on YouTube If you’re distributing your music through CD Baby, we can help you earn money from … Continue reading
An easy way to design your own cover art for your next digital album or single
Have you ever uploaded a new song to CD Baby, SoundCloud, or Bandcamp, and then felt stumped when you’re asked to upload artwork? You’re a musician, not a designer. You … Continue reading
Notes from an Independent Record Producer, Pt. 2: “Sound Different!”
The world doesn’t need more of what it’s already got Full disclosure: I have an adventurous and wide-ranging sonic palate, as a producer and also as a listener. It’s probably … Continue reading
DIY Musician Stories: Chad Lawson reaches #1 on Billboard Classical
Chad Lawson is a fantastic pianist and a creative composer/arranger. Pair that with a mind for marketing and it’s no wonder this Steinway artist is at the forefront of independent … Continue reading
CD Baby’s 2015 DIY Musician Conference (highlight video)
CD Baby’s first-ever DIY Musician Conference was a huge success, with more than a thousand independent artists, songwriters, producers, and bands (from over 44 states and 14 countries) coming together … Continue reading
Notes from an Independent Record Producer, Pt. 1: a thought on artist-producer communication
Being clear on who you are as an artist When I’m considering working with a new artist, I generally suggest that we do one song together first to see whether … Continue reading
Good things can happen when you put a mini bar in your kick drum (or why you need to CREATE a vibe at your shows)
Unknown variable: the performance space When you pull up to perform at a venue you’ve never played before, what’s going through your mind? Maybe the set list. Maybe you’re stressing … Continue reading
Pandora buys Rdio. Will they soon offer their own on-demand streaming service?
Pandora, the online radio giant, has acquired the assets of subscription music streaming service Rdio for $75 million — and plans to shut it down. According to Variety: The $75 … Continue reading
5 ways to promote your new holiday single
Christmas songs are a lot of fun to record. You can put a new spin on an old classic, or write your own holiday-themed tune. Either way, it’s a pretty … Continue reading