How To Organize Your Music Files (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind) Ever felt the frustration of sifting through a digital haystack just to find one tiny needle of a file? You’re not alone! In the chaotic world of file organization, disorder can be the ultimate killer. But fear not! By mastering the art of digital tidiness, you can organize […]
How To Organize Your Music Files (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind)
Igniting Your Music’s Potential with CD Baby Boost
Igniting Your Music’s Potential with CD Baby Boost You’ve put out songs. You’re getting streams. You’re building a fan base. But are you making the most out of your music? You might not be if you haven’t added CD Baby Boost to your releases. If you’re still waiting on your streams to rack up enough to lead to a payout, […]
So You Want To Win a GRAMMY?
So You Want To Win a GRAMMY? A lot of work goes on behind the scenes before an independent artist is nominated for a GRAMMY. This year, CD Baby musician and composer Carla Patullo won the “Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album” award for “So She Howls” with Tonality and the Scorchio Quartet, and her journey was no exception. […]
#361: So You Want to Win a GRAMMY? with Kaytee Long Becker
#361: So You Want to Win a GRAMMY? with Kaytee Long Becker Cristina Cano is an internationally touring songwriter, producer, and performer under the alias Siren and the Sea. She is also an experienced music industry professional with a passion for helping independent musicians create success pathways for their craft. She is always aiming to support the evolution of the […]
#360: Know Your Rights: Copyrights 101 for Independent Artists with Somara Jacques, Esq.
#360: Know Your Rights: Copyrights 101 for Independent Artists with Somara Jacques, Esq. Cristina Cano is an internationally touring songwriter, producer, and performer under the alias Siren and the Sea. She is also an experienced music industry professional with a passion for helping independent musicians create success pathways for their craft. She is always aiming to support the evolution of […]
Release Diary: Kohla’s Debut Album “Romance”
Release Diary: Kohla’s Debut Album “Romance” Photo by Rhianonne Stone (@rhianonnestone) Planning Ahead for Success In 2023, I released my debut album, “Romance” — a cinematic neo-soul record with themes of romantic love, inner healing, and treating women with kindness and respect. For my campaign, I released four singles (one every eight weeks) through CD Baby leading up to the […]
On the Road to Well-Being: Mental and Physical Health Hacks for Touring Musicians
On the Road to Well-Being: Mental and Physical Health Hacks for Touring Musicians For most DIY Musicians, embarking on a tour is an exhilarating adventure, but let’s face it— it comes with its own set of challenges. The tight confines of tour vans, unpredictable schedules (or sometimes no set schedule at all), questionable food choices, the pangs of loneliness coupled […]
The Top 10 DIY Musician Articles of 2023
The Top 10 DIY Musician Articles of 2023 Your Guide to the Unmissable DIY Musician Highlights in 2023 As 2023 draws to a close (how did we get here already?!) we take a gander back at this year with hazy “what just happened” goggles recollecting the moments that stood out to us as artists, and as the loyal members of […]
Unlock Creative Connections with TIDAL Collabs
Unlock Creative Connections with TIDAL Collabs On the heels of the launch of TIDAL Artist Home, TIDAL’s artist dashboard, we’re excited to introduce you to TIDAL Collabs – a fantastic, free product that’s about to revolutionize the way you connect with fellow artists, expand your audience, and ignite your creativity. In the fast-paced world of independent music, collaborations are the […]
Get Ready to Shine: Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped Is Around the Corner!
Get Ready to Shine: Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped Is Around the Corner! The official Spotify for Artists blog has recently announced essential dates for its annual Wrapped event, and it’s time to get excited! This yearly occasion witnesses millions of music enthusiasts from around the globe sharing the songs that defined their year and forming connections with the artists who provided […]