‘How I Got My Song on 37% of the Playlists I Pitched to…’ Today I want to tell you how I got one of my songs onto a bunch of cool playlists around the world. In fact, 37% of all the curators I pitched to placed the song! (I’m not sure how much experience you have pitching your own music, […]
‘How I Got My Song on 37% of the Playlists I Pitched to…’
Albums vs. Singles: Which One is REALLY Better?
Albums vs. Singles: Which One is REALLY Better? Music trends are always shifting, and over the past hundred years various formats have vied for dominance: Singles, EPs, LPs, and so forth. The ongoing question: Is it more effective to release larger or smaller collections of songs? Well let’s look at how the debate plays out in 2022. The benefits of […]
Talk Directly to Your Fans on Spotify
Talk Directly to Your Fans on Spotify This upcoming 2022 Wrapped season, give your fans on Spotify a shoutout, tell them what’s happening in your life, and let them know how thankful you are for their support. Spotify’s announcement about Artist Messages says: Record a short, under-30-second video to let fans know what their support meant to you in 2022. […]
How to Get 1,000,000 Followers on TikTok
How to Get 1,000,000 Followers on TikTok Country singer Britnee Kellogg was told “no” by every label and Nashville industry connection. Did she quit? Quite the opposite. She went and blazed her own path to success using TikTok. She began with a clear TikTok goal, diligently worked towards that goal for many months (even when the likes, comments, and follows […]
8 Kinds of Content to Create When You’re Stumped for Ideas
8 Kinds of Content to Create When You’re Stumped for Ideas Chris Robley is the Editor of CD Baby’s DIY Musician Blog. I write Beatlesque indie-pop songs that’ve been praised by No Depression, KCRW, The LA Times, & others. My poems have appeared in Poetry Magazine, Prairie Schooner, The Poetry Review, & more. I live in Maine and like peanut […]
9 Quick Things Musicians Usually Forget to Do!
9 Quick Things Musicians Usually Forget to Do! Not all music promo needs to cost you dozens of hours or thousands of dollars! There are (at least) 50 quick things you can do to move forward right now. And in the video clip above, we’ll review 9 important things that many musicians ignore or forget, including: Running a Spotify “Follow” […]
Making $200,000 From Your Artist Website
Making $200,000 From Your Artist Website The most successful indie artists aren’t just gaining attention on social and streaming platforms. They’re making the most of that attention and getting fans to follow them off-platform… to their own musician website! Having your own pro website is one of the keys to a sustainable music career, not just because you can galvanize […]
Power Up Your Music Videos!
Power Up Your Music Videos! Make your music videos go further, with less stress & lower costs. If you think you need to spend thousands of dollars shooting a professional looking music video just to get people to watch, think again: Short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels (plus trusty pillars like YouTube) have made it easier than ever for […]
The Basics of Bandsintown for Artists
The Basics of Bandsintown for Artists Music fans and frequent show-goers know Bandsintown as a one-stop hub to see when and where their favorite bands are touring. But did you know there’s much more to Bandsintown than just tour dates and ticket links? Like many other music platforms — such as Apple Music and Spotify — Bandsintown allows artists to […]
You Can Now Boost Instagram Reels
You Can Now Boost Instagram Reels Meta is really pushing short-form video these days. And the latest proof is a new BOOST button on Instagram Reels. This gives you a simple way to run Instagram Reels as ads to audiences beyond your organic reach. What kind of Instagram Reels can be boosted? You can boost Instagram Reels that: Are less […]