With NewsCorp trying to sell MySpace for a pittance and Facebook looking at dramatic drop-off rates for American users, Google is poised to enter (or re-enter) the Social Media game … Continue reading
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How to Claim Ownership of Your Music on Last.fm
What is Last.fm? Last.fm is one of the most prominent streaming and online radio services in the world. Through full-length previews and tailored-to-taste radio stations, Last.fm empowers their audience to … Continue reading
CD Baby Tip: Music Descriptions That Sell
“What kind of music do you play?” How many times have you heard this question and how many times have you answered: “It’s hard to describe,” “It’s a mix of … Continue reading
Les Paul-Wielding Centaur Babe Comes to the Aid of Rock Band
Thinking way outside-the-box, Boston rock band The Lights Out saw an 80% increase in web traffic and gained a legion of new fans by mixing greek mythology with –(wait for … Continue reading
Using Instagram to Promote Your Music
When you’re touring, the actual gig takes up 10-20% of your day. Your fans are going to be curious how you spend the rest of your time? Instagram is a … Continue reading
Album Release Countdown: How to Promote Your New Album
This is an excerpt from “Countdown to Maximum Exposure,” a free PDF guide written by IndieGuide.com and CD Baby for musicians who are preparing to release a new album within … Continue reading
Top 5 Promotional Wastes of Time
Here are 5 really bad (and common) promotional ideas Promotion is a risky game. You can put endless energy into it. You can burn through a big budget to support … Continue reading
How to Annoy Your Fans: The CD Baby Community Weighs In
CD Baby artists share their thoughts. We dispense a lot of advice on the DIY Musician Blog, but every once in a while it is nice to listen to our … Continue reading
TrueDIY Video Series
Adam Ritchie: Crash Course in SEO & Licensing from Indie Ambassador on Vimeo. IndieAmbassador.com has produced a nice series of videos that delve into various areas of the music industry. … Continue reading
Ready. Aim. Fire! (setting and achieving your musical goals)
Now that the Holidays are behind us, it is time to turn your mind to new year’s resolutions! And if you’re focusing on writing the next exciting chapter of your … Continue reading