#362: Igniting Your Music’s Potential with CD Baby Boost 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 industry from the […]
#362: Igniting Your Music’s Potential with CD Baby Boost
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 […]
Releasing Your Music During the End-of-Year Holiday Season
Releasing Your Music During the End-of-Year Holiday Season The end-of-year holiday season is just around the corner, and you’ve got some serious jingles to spread! Whether you’re planning to drop a festive track, an entire holiday album, or just some good old-fashioned winter vibes, this is the perfect time to share your music with the world. But hold on, buddy, […]
5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising In the realm of music marketing, artists often hold misconceptions that hinder their adoption of advertising as a powerful tool. In episode #340 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Chris Robley engages in an insightful conversation with Kyle “Circa” Lemaire from Indepreneur. Together, they debunk five statements commonly heard from musicians and set the […]
Distribute Your Music in Time for the Holiday Season
Distribute Your Music in Time for the Holiday Season Here’s your friendly reminder to get your holiday tracks ready to distribute now! Platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have advanced deadlines for holiday distribution, AND you’re gonna need time to get the word out too. Go HERE to see how long it takes to get your music live during the […]
5 Crucial Things to Know Before You Release Music
5 Crucial Things to Know Before You Release Music I have a neighbor who’s a clever and hilarious songwriter. Though he plays local gigs, he has a career outside music and has never released his own songs. But he wants to. So last night we sat on the porch talking about how to release music. His questions reminded me that […]
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 […]