CRB sticks by initial ruling on mechanical royalty increase. In 2018, the Copyright Royalty Board made an important decision regarding songwriters and publishers in the digital age. Streaming services should … Continue reading
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READ THIS Before You Remove Your Music from Streaming
Some famous legacy artists recently removed their music from Spotify. Their boycott generated a lot of media noise. Then some independent artists wanted to follow suit. But should they? TLDR: … Continue reading
How to get verified on Amazon Music for Artists
Claiming your artist profile on Amazon Music’s analytics app Join us on 1/13/21 at 1 p.m. PST for our Insider Series on how the Amazon Music business is evolving. This … Continue reading
How to promote your next song on Spotify
How do I reach more listeners on Spotify? Gaining traction on Spotify often involves planning and effort. You shouldn’t rush to get your music released as soon as possible. Sure, … Continue reading
Your music available on Africa’s fastest-growing music service
Get your music heard in Africa! CD Baby is always looking for new avenues to get our artists heard in more markets. That’s why we’ve partnered with Boomplay Music, the … Continue reading
How to Build a Strategy for Releasing a Single Song
How to plan your next single release: promotion and distribution tips for a standalone track. It all starts with a song. You write a song, or you find a song; … Continue reading
Music industry milestones in the 2010s
A look back at the decade that was. Want to see the major developments in the music industry over the past ten years at a glance? We created a timeline … Continue reading
Your music now available in China
How to get your songs onto streaming platforms in China, the world’s largest music marketplace. Wondering if your music can be heard by hundreds of millions of streaming subscribers in … Continue reading
Apple Music for Artists mobile app now available with Shazam insights
An easy way to see your music’s performance on Apple Music. Apple Music for Artists is now available as a mobile app. When you’re at the gig, on tour, or … Continue reading
Is your music available on Spotify Stations?
Spotify launches a free listening app to compete with customizable, non-interactive streaming services like Pandora… … and your music should already be there! That is, it should be there as … Continue reading