How making (and making money from) your music will change next year. “Unprecedented.” Tired of that word yet? It’s apt though. 2021 (or “2020, Part 2”) was… unprecedented. The music … Continue reading
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If you’ve ever run ads for your music, you know it’s important to focus on your goals. Starting with a goal is key. But what happens when you begin with … Continue reading
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Do you want to sell merch right from your Spotify profile? Of course you do. Especially since that’s one of the priority destinations for your fans. If you’ve looked around … Continue reading
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All CD Baby artists get free access to Show.co—a suite of cool music promotion tools that can help you build your following. These are the same tools I use for … Continue reading
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If the first thing that you thought when you read funnel was: “You mean the thing that always stops my kitchen drawer from closing?,” we’re with you! The term “funnel” … Continue reading
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Abel Capella used CD Baby’s Release Plan Generator to map a strategy for his single “Só Vem.” This strategy allowed Capella to get placed on a Spotify editorial playlist, gain … Continue reading
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CD Baby’s sync licensing service has grown exponentially over the past few years. We’ve secured song placements in major projects across all media, from streaming services like Netflix and Hulu … Continue reading
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So your music is ready. The recording is done, the mix is finished, and maybe you’ve even mastered the audio. It’s all good to go, except for one thing: the … Continue reading
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Making your own music is a true labor of love. You can pour your heart and soul into crafting the melodies and getting the words just right. Having your songs … Continue reading
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So you’ve already invested into recording at least one high quality song, you’ve released it on all of the major streaming platforms, but now what? How can you build a … Continue reading
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