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
Spotify for Artists 2025 Campaign Kit is Here!
The world of music marketing is always evolving, and as a DIY musician, it’s important to stay in-the-know about new ways to gain listenership and fans for your music. If … Continue reading
Understanding Music Metadata in 2025
What is music metadata? Music metadata is data embedded in your songs and albums that gets used to display information on digital service providers (DSPs), and make collection of royalties … Continue reading
CD Baby Artists Score Big at the 2025 Grammy Nominations
We’re so excited to share that six CD Baby artists and projects snagged nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards! Continue reading
Releasing Your Music During the End-of-Year Holiday Season
Whether you’re planning to drop a festive track, an entire holiday album, or just some good old-fashioned winter vibes, there are a couple of things you need to know to ensure your holiday release goes off without a hitch. Continue reading
Instagram’s New Feature Makes It Easier for Fans to Save Your Music
Now, when someone hears a song they like in an Instagram Post or Story, they can instantly add it to their Spotify playlist with one tap. Continue reading
Your Music Deserves More Than TikTok!
If you want a career that lasts beyond social media, building a solid release strategy that includes distributing your music to all platforms is still essential. Continue reading
CD Baby Artists Nominated for the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs
We are thrilled to share that three exceptional CD Baby artists have been nominated for the 2024 Latin GRAMMY Awards! This week, the music industry buzzed with the announcement of … Continue reading
Branding for Musicians: Expert Advice from Music Curators
As musicians, we spend lots of time thinking about things like the song we just finished writing, the album we’re planning to record, the shows we’ll book, and the platforms … Continue reading
How To Start a Band the RIGHT Way
Many musicians have experienced challenging moments during band practice. First, tensions rise over chord changes or disagreements about the direction of a song. Then, someone storms out — or worse … Continue reading
Igniting Your Music’s Potential with CD Baby Boost
You’ve put out songs. You’re getting streams. You’re building a fan base. But are you making the most out of your music? You might not be if you haven’t added … Continue reading