Many artists write to ask me how they can get their songs to blogs, DJs, and music companies without breaking the band promo budget. I get it; band budgets are … Continue reading
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How an indie songwriter charted on folk radio
An interview with Monica Rizzio I met songwriter Monica Rizzio last year at the 1st DIY Musician Conference in Chicago, where we shared some ideas about crowdfunding (I’d just wrapped … Continue reading
The college radio DJ’s dilemma
[Editor’s note: This article was written by Michael Corcoran of MusicSUBMIT. I’m posting it here because I think it illustrates not only the benefits of a service like MusicSUBMIT, but because it … Continue reading
Why indies should still care about radio
[This article was written by Erica Sinkovic, CD Baby’s Web Product Manager and general music enthusiast.] Whether you’re an independent artist or signed to an independent label, you’re sure to have … Continue reading
How to Get Your Music Played on Internet Radio
Internet radio play for indie artists Let’s be honest; as a DIY musician you’re probably not going to get sudden and sustained airplay on the giant terrestrial radio stations. You … Continue reading
Jango Airplay is Now Radio Airplay!
One of CD Baby’s favorite partners, Jango Airplay, has gone through a minor metamorphosis, including a change to their branding. Their name is now Radio Airplay. Why the name change? Well, on … Continue reading
Charting the Course: A Radio Promotion Discussion w/ CD Baby's Kevin Breuner
Our friends at Cyber PR just posted the first in a 7-part series called “Charting the Course: A Radio Promo Discussion.” In part 1, they interview our very own Kevin … Continue reading
Music Promotion Basics: A 10-Point Checklist for Musicians
Promoting your music the independent way It’s no secret that digital technology has enabled independent artists to successfully run their own careers. The real secret is HOW! Here are 10 ways … Continue reading
My Album is Finished — Now What?
Ten cardboard boxes arrive in the mail containing a thousand shrink-wrapped CDs. You’re feeling pretty proud. All those precious hours writing, practicing, scrimping & saving, recording… All for NOTHING!!! … … Continue reading
Getting Played on Podcasts, Pandora, Satellite and Internet Radio
This article is an excerpt from CD Baby’s free PDF “Getting Radio Airplay: a step-by-step guide to DIY radio campaigns.” Podcasts, Pandora, satellite, and internet radio have a powerful reach! … Continue reading