Artists that are new to a particular music scene ask us all the time, “How can I get any traction when we’re just starting out and don’t have any accolades … Continue reading
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Making an impressive show flyer, DIY style!
You spend a lot of time making music right? Weeks, months or even years of practicing, and now it’s time for you to premier your hard work to the world! … Continue reading
Podcast Spotlight – Episode #76: Corey Smith
The grass roots approach to success Corey Smith made headlines when his independent music career slowly grew into a multi-million dollar business, selling out large venues normally reserved for those … Continue reading
CD Baby Tip: Get in on the $5 sale!
The folks here at CD Baby have been working harder than ever to get the CD Baby customer base exposed to more great independent music. Consistent email newsletters have definitely … Continue reading
Podcast Spotlight – Episode #71: Allison Weiss
The Kickstarter Effect Allison Weiss is a true DIY artist. As a college student, touring beyond her local scene proved to be a real challenge. Eager to get her music … Continue reading
The Secret to Building an Audience for Your Music – Be Interesting!
I hear artists and musicians asking all the time, “Is it possible to build a bigger fan base just through the web?” I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, … Continue reading
Radio Promotion – Why You Won’t Get Commercial Airplay
Do-it-yourself radio promotion tips for independent musicians Here is my diatribe on Radio Promotion. Please take it with a grain of salt. Absorb some of the ideas, tailor it to … Continue reading
Musicians and Bands: Touch as Many of their Senses as You Can
The more senses you touch in someone, the more they’ll remember you. BEST: a live show, with you sweating right on top of someone, the PA system pounding their chest, … Continue reading
Musicians and Bands: Target Your Audience!
On CD Baby, there is a great musician who made an amazing heavy-progressive-metal record. When we had a “search keywords” section, asking for three artists he sounds like, he wrote, … Continue reading
Your Music’s Not For Everybody: Proudly Exclude Some People
Proudly say what you’re NOT: “If you like Celine Dion, you’ll hate us.” …and people who hate Celine Dion will love you, or at least give you a chance. You … Continue reading