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DIY Musician Stories #3 : Mary Gauthier

Mary Gauthier is a Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter who has struck a balance between her own artistry and penning songs for singers such as Blake Shelton and Jimmy Buffett. In 2017, Mary was the keynote speaker at CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference, and had 1000 attendees wiping tears from their eyes after her talk about the transformative power of songwriting to heal trauma. In this episode, Mary conveys that power, while discussing her songcraft, and her new memoir “Saved by the Song,” the way her life has changed since the pandemic, and much more.

If you’re a songwriter, or want to be, this episode is a must listen.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/diymusicianstories/DIYMS_-_E3_-_Final.mp3

#259: 10 Strategies for releasing a single in 2020

It’s time to rethink the way you release singles. Standalone tracks are no longer SOLELY tied to larger album promo efforts. In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss 10 strategies for releasing single songs so you can grow your audience, build algorithmic momentum on streaming platforms, and stay inspired. Plus listener questions!

Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/diymusician/DIYMusicianPodcast_Episode259.mp3

DIY Musician Stories #2 : Amythyst Kiah

EPISODE 2: Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah is a solo artist, and can be heard alongside Layla McCalla, Allison Russell and Rhiannon Giddens in the Grammy nominated project Our Native Daughters. In this episode of the NEW DIY Musician Stories podcast, Amythsyt talks openly about overcoming trauma and pain and how music was her emotional vehicle to process deep feelings. She speaks on the transition of music in her life from an escape into a career, on being a part of the Grammy nominated project Our Native Daughters, and how she’s been leaning into live streams during this time.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/diymusicianstories/DIY_MS_E2_-_Amthyst_Kiah_-_Final_-_Intro__Ep.mp3

DIY Musician Stories #1 : Misty Boyce

DIY Musician Stories delves deep into the struggles, triumphs, process, and inspiration of trailblazing musicians and songwriters. Hosted by Montse Andrée Carty, this CD Baby podcast also gives you a chance to sit in the interviewer’s seat, as listener questions are solicited for the artists before every episode.

The first few episodes of this brand new podcast will appear in the feed of our established DIY Musician Podcast, just to be sure people know about it. But please subscribe to our DIY Musician Stories podcast separately on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. In case you’re worried, the DIY Musician Podcast isn’t going anywhere; we now have TWO awesome podcasts to inspire your creativity and music marketing.

EPISODE 1: Misty Boyce is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She is part of Sara Bareilles and Lord Huron’s band, and has an incredible solo career to boot! Misty talks about what it’s like being a “sideman” vs. a solo artist, the artist/manager relationship, and her recent collaboration with Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/diymusicianstories/DIYMusicianStories-Episode001.mp3

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