By Artists, for Artists: CD Baby’s Freddy Trujillo When we say we’re a company by artists, for artists, we mean it. Almost everyone that works at CD Baby is a creator of some kind (musician, poet, designer, filmmaker, etc.). We know what it’s like to put yourself out there, and we know how important your music is to you. Every […]
By Artists, for Artists: CD Baby’s Freddy Trujillo
Want to Get Songs Placed in TV & Film?
Want to Get Songs Placed in TV & Film? Want to get your tracks placed in major TV shows, movies, or video games? There are a few common things music supervisors look for in the songs they license. There are also a few common mistakes that can turn them away. In this quick video, Brett Byrd — CD Baby’s Manager […]
Amazon Music will now notify you when your songs are added to playlists
Amazon Music will now notify you when your songs are added to playlists Amazon Music for Artists can now alert you any time your music has been added to a playlist. You just have to enable push notifications within Amazon Music for Artists. Also be sure you’ve upgraded to the latest version of the app. How to enable Amazon Music […]
10 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Sign Up for Music Distribution
10 Things You Should Do as Soon as You Sign Up for Music Distribution Whenever you release new music, you don’t want it to just be AVAILABLE on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. You want people to care. Every new release should be a building block in your career, something that helps you reach more listeners and generate more […]
Big Keynote Announcement!
Big Keynote Announcement! Yes, there are dozens of workshops and mentor sessions planned this year, each of them giving you a chance to go deep on specific strategies, platforms, or techniques. But we also think it’s crucial to explore some of the big, universal questions: How can my music make a lasting impact and emotional connection? How can I stay […]
E-commerce 101 for Musicians
E-commerce 101 for Musicians The world of e-commerce can be confusing for independent musicians. With services like Shopify and Stripe to research and terms like drop-shipping to learn, it’s tough to just get started, let alone succeed. That’s why we’re here to give you a crash course in e-commerce for artists. We’ll cover platform options, things to be aware of […]
Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba Isn’t Sure if He’s Still in Blink-182
What’s my role, again? Continue reading…
Zakk Wylde Speaks for First Time About New Pantera Lineup + Tour
He said a reunion was being planned when Vinnie Paul was still alive. Continue reading…
Songwriters & Publishers Get a Streaming Raise
Songwriters & Publishers Get a Streaming Raise In 2018, the Copyright Royalty Board made an important decision regarding songwriters and publishers in the digital age. Streaming services should raise the mechanical royalty rate from 10.5% to 15.1%. This increase would happen gradually between 2018 and 2022. However, Spotify, Amazon, Google, and Pandora contested the decision. They argued that increased payments […]
Beloved Metal Cover Artist Mariusz Lewandowski Has Died
R.I.P. to a true master of surreal metal artwork. Continue reading…