Fear can come in many varieties for an artist who’s just about to release a new album or single. Everything feels heightened when this music you’ve poured so much into … Continue reading
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The Spotify checklist for independent musicians
Spotify has grand plans to solidify its position as the global streaming leader, and a big part of their efforts to win this “streaming war” against Pandora, Apple, and Amazon … Continue reading
5 branding lessons I learned from Third Man Records
A few weeks ago I was in Nashville for the Music Biz conference. On the last day I had some time to kill before my flight home so I decided … Continue reading
Why you should treat your band like a startup
Amazon. Google. CCR. Nirvana. Besides their overwhelming individual successes and influence, they all have something else in common: every single one of them started in a garage. Just like coders … Continue reading
Music marketing that actually works: the anatomy of a successful Show.co campaign
8 tips to creating an effective Show.co music marketing campaign. Last year CD Baby bought Show.co, a company that makes really great online marketing tools used by artists on Universal, … Continue reading
How to use Spotify Codes to share your music
Spotify rolls out a cool feature that makes it easier for you to get fans listening to your music on the streaming platform. Just the other day I was thinking … Continue reading
Music marketing tools the major labels use — now available to all CD Baby artists
Get free access to the same marketing tools used by Nettwerk Music Group, Sony, Universal, The Orchard, and more. Do you want to build your Spotify following, grow your email … Continue reading
How an unknown duo broke the Top 10 on iTunes for new jazz releases
Six ways that 23rd Hour amplified their success On our release day, our album Perfect Strangers was featured on the iTunes new jazz releases section at #31. After a few … Continue reading
Naming your band — in 10 easy steps
Having been through the naming process so many times, either with my own bands or ones I’ve taught, I’ve learned that trying to find THE GREATEST BAND NAME EVER is … Continue reading
3 Easy Tips to Help You Successfully Market Your Music
How to market your music the personal way [This post was written by guest contributor Anthony Ceseri.] If you want to get anywhere as a songwriter or a performer, it’s … Continue reading