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
10 things you’ll learn at the DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby’s first-ever DIY Musician Conference is really taking shape. Unlike many music industry events, this one is centered entirely around YOUR needs as an independent musician, and it’s all … Continue reading
You don’t want people saying THIS about your music online
Pretty frustrating when you’re first introduced to a band and you really like their music but you can’t find any background information… — #ProudOfLouAndHaz (@Laravd_S) April 27, 2015 I found … Continue reading
How to record killer vocals on your next album
Nothing leaves your vocal calling card like an album. People expect that you will sound your best on a recording and they will judge your voice from what they hear, … Continue reading
5 common studio mistakes you can easily avoid
[This article was written by Joey Sturgis, a music producer and recording engineer who’s worked with bands like Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, Attila, and more. He is offering … Continue reading
5 music career lessons I learned from gardening
I finally get gardening. I mean the appeal of it, not the green thumb part. Over the past few months I’ve been building and tending to my very first vegetable … Continue reading
Follow These 4 Steps to Make a Great YouTube Video
[This article was written by Dave Kusek, founder of the New Artist Model, an online music business school for independent musicians, performers, recording artists, producers, managers, and songwriters. He is … Continue reading
A strolling tour of Apple Music
I’ve been looking forward to the interactive streaming aspect of Apple Music with excitement for a while now. As for the radio (Beats 1) and social networking (Apple Connect) features … Continue reading
Apple Music has launched: how to download it!
The 3-month free trial of Apple Music is now available Apple’s new music streaming service is here, but in order to start listening, you need iOS 8.4 on your device … Continue reading
How to write a pop song
What do you get when you put the hits of Justin Timberlake, Kesha, Psy, Mumford & Sons, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Black Eyed Peas in a blender? Something like … Continue reading
The importance of watch time and subscribers to your YouTube Channel
[This article was written by Gray Gannaway. To make the most money from your music and videos on YouTube, check out Illustrated Sound.] Watch time is one of the most … Continue reading