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
How to claim your Apple Music artist profile through ‘Connect’
Take control of your artist branding on Apple Music Apple just announced the launch of their new on-demand streaming service: Apple Music. If you’re including streaming services in your distribution … Continue reading
Apple announces Apple Music, the new music streaming service
Apple Music takes on Spotify Apple revolutionized the music industry with the launch of iTunes more than a decade ago. On June 8th, 2015, at their annual Worldwide Developers Conference, … Continue reading
4 ways to promote your music with the “reveal” of your album artwork
Usually when my favorite artists announce they’re working on a new album, I don’t get too excited. It could be years before they’re finished recording. But when they announce that … Continue reading
How WALK OFF THE EARTH used YouTube to get a record deal
An interview with Ryan Marshall from WALK OFF THE EARTH [This interview, conducted by Megan Liscomb, originally appeared on the TakeLessons blog.] From going viral on YouTube to touring the … Continue reading
How to get your music on 8tracks internet radio
CD Baby has partnered with 8tracks, the indie-focused online radio service 8tracks is an indie-focused, non-interactive internet radio service that offers handcrafted playlists from curators (rather than algorithms) based on … Continue reading
75 tips and tricks to get your music out of the bedroom
Sometimes you need a little inspiration to kick start the process. Here are 75 light-bulb inducing ideas. 1. Ignore every obstacle anyone has ever put in front of you. 2. Make music … Continue reading
Why would I need a publishing administrator if I already work with ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC?
[This article is the 2nd in a series by Rob Filomena, CD Baby’s former Director of Music Publishing. To start from the beginning, check out “What is music publishing administration, … Continue reading
How to form your band as an LLC
[This article by Dave Kusek originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] You’ve put a lot of time and effort into your band. You’ve spent years working your way up, rehearsing, … Continue reading
Music publishing administration explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLyUtHi1x2U CD Baby Pro Publishing will help you collect all the publishing royalties your music generates, including: All mechanical royalties from Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming sites. These … Continue reading
CD Baby artist Sawyer Fredericks wins The Voice (season 8)!!!
Wondering who won The Voice last night? Sawyer Fredericks, the 16-year-old songwriter from upstate New York, was announced as the winner of The Voice, NBC’s popular music competition show, now … Continue reading