How Post Precious built a big audience with just a few singles. Alex Winston, one half of the new synth-pop duo Post Precious, played a showcase of her solo material … Continue reading
promotion
The complete Facebook Live toolkit for musicians
What you need to take your Facebook Live game to the next level. Here’s the thing about Facebook Live: you can go live with nothing more than your phone! Hardly … Continue reading
How to prepare your next single or album for a successful release (The DIY Musician Live)
Don’t rush. Do your music distribution and promotion right! Whether you’re planning to release a single, an EP, or a full-length album, you’ve only got one chance to introduce that … Continue reading
Music Distribution: Understand selling your music
NOTE: The CD Baby Pro Publishing service was discontinued as of August 8th, 2023. Any paid release which was signed up for CD Baby Pro Publishing prior to August 8th, … Continue reading
How should you use your email list in between new releases or gigs?
Setting up an automated (and authentic) stream of emails that will interest your fans. Email can be a drag. I write a bit on how to make the most of … Continue reading
How to find the contact information for Spotify playlist curators
The simple 4-step process for identifying and contacting playlisters. A single song placement on a big Spotify playlist can drive huge streaming activity, earn you significant revenue, and change your … Continue reading
The REAL “secret” to success most musicians don’t want to hear about
Stop waiting for the miracle. As musicians we spend nearly countless hours creating music, only to cross our fingers and hope our latest-greatest songs will magically meet the ears of … Continue reading
Get instant access to Spotify for Artists
CD Baby artists now fast-tracked for Spotify artist verification. We’re excited to announce that CD Baby has partnered with Spotify to make it super easy for our artists to get … Continue reading
“I’m well on my way to paying off my house with streaming revenue”
How one instrumental guitarist is earning significant money from his streams on Spotify and Pandora. The music career of Lance Allen is a true DIY success story. He doesn’t tour. … Continue reading
A Letter to a Young Marketer
How to formulate an effective music marketing strategy. [This post was written by songwriter Gavin Castleton, and it originally appeared on his blog.] Hi Jordanna, So you’ve got a new … Continue reading