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
Your whole music career now fits in the palm of your hand
[This post is written by guest contributor Jamie Léger, creator of the Music Business Blueprint. At the end of the article you can click to download a free copy of … Continue reading
Musicians, do you NEED to be on Snapchat?
Snapchat for musicians: a beginner’s guide If you’ve been on the planet for more than a quarter century, you could be forgiven for not really knowing much about Snapchat. Though … Continue reading
10 things every musician website must have | Part 1
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
Your new website: constantly in motion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGdgu9MVj1Q&feature=youtu.be Got a favorite YouTube video of you or your band? Let’s put it to work. HostBaby is home to plenty of exclusive website themes that can give your site … Continue reading
CD Baby’s first DIY Musician Conference is SOLD OUT!!!
We’re just two weeks away from the inaugural DIY Musician Conference and we’re happy to announce that the event is completely sold out! [IMPORTANT: the discounted room rate at the … Continue reading
Mac Lethal’s got more invaluable (and NSFW) advice for aspiring musicians looking to get rich
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGHisVNUb0k (Did we mention this is totally NSFW?) Seems like every week Kansas City’s Mac Lethal reminds us why he’s the go-to, unfiltered, unapologetic straight shooter that every independent musician … Continue reading
The top 10 website mistakes musicians make
Don’t give ’em an excuse to hit the “back” button You already know the reasons why every musician needs a website. You’ve secured your domain name, launched a site, and … Continue reading
Creed Bratton at the CD Baby Office
CD Baby artist Creed Bratton, perhaps best known for his incredibly spot-on portrayal of the character of “Creed Bratton” on NBC’s long-running sitcom The Office, isn’t just the guy you … Continue reading
Musicians, do you NEED to have a website?
You’re on Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Vine, Instagram, and a handful of other platforms you barely remember signing up for. Maybe you’re communicating with fans with Snapchat, uploading videos to YouTube, … Continue reading
Who’s the real bad guy: music streaming, or the major labels?
Since its launch, Spotify has paid out over two billion dollars to rights holders. That’s a hefty sum, especially considering they’re just one player in a streaming market that also … Continue reading