[This article was written by Tyler Allen, and it originally appeared on the SonicBids Blog.] Facebook is like that best friend that you had in high school, the one that … Continue reading
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7 common mistakes musicians make on Instagram
[This article was written by Amy Sciarretto. It originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog.] Instagram is a terrific tool to connect bands and artists with their fans. It’s the direct … Continue reading
“No matter what you think about Facebook, you have to market your music there”
As a musician, do you NEED to be on Facebook? And if so, how often? A couple months ago we posted an article written by singer-songwriter Eric Eckhart called “Time … Continue reading
Instagram for Musicians: how to use the social photo platform to promote your music
More than a thousand artists are now using HostBaby’s Instagram tool to display awesome photos on their websites, and it reminded me… we’ve written quite a few articles over the … Continue reading
Fans can now stream your Rhapsody tracks on Twitter
Rhapsody’s integration with Twitter Your Twitter followers can already watch shared YouTube videos and listen to music via SoundCloud without having to leave the Twitter platform. Now you can add … Continue reading
The #1 reason you should NEVER pay for fake likes, fans, views, or subscribes
When MySpace was the dominant social media platform for independent musicians (remember George W. Bush’s second term?), people got obsessed with numbers. How many friends do you have? How many … Continue reading
Time to stop marketing your music on social media?
Why social media marketing isn’t the answer for indie musicians [This article was written by Eric Eckhart, an American indie singer-songwriter and producer based in Berlin, Germany.] I’ve been part … Continue reading
Does anyone actually discover music on Twitter?
Hip hop blogger Mike Trampe wrote an interesting article you might want to check out about online music promotion called “5 Things Rappers Shouldn’t Be Doing on Social Media.” It’s … Continue reading
What do teens really think about the big social networks?
How are teens using the big social platforms when it comes to building relationships, sharing media, and discovering music? Well, maybe a better question to ask yourself first is: do … Continue reading
Sell your music on Facebook with CD Baby’s MusicStore!
CD Baby’s MusicStore on Facebook is a customizable music player and store for your Facebook Band or Artist Page. You can sell MP3s, FLAC files, CDs, and vinyl — and … Continue reading