#287: The new rules for cover art
Contrary to the old idiom, people DO judge a book by its cover. And the same goes for music. If your release’s cover artwork is blurry, unnecessarily cluttered or just downright ugly, it could put…
#263: How to deal with failure and rejection
Let’s get real for a sec: Musicians are well acquainted with rejection and failure. But we don’t want to admit it, do we? In this podcast episode, Kevin and Chris talk about the kinds of…
DIY Musician Stories #6 : Birds of Chicago
Birds of Chicago are a husband and wife folk/soul duo based in Nashville, TN. In this episode of the DIY Musician Stories podcast, Alli and JT chat with Montse about their origin story, writing process,…
#262: Getting attention with online advertising
Few people are going to notice your music simply because you’ve made it. You have to do something ELSE to get attention, and online advertising opens up an affordable way to create awareness, stir interest,…
#261: What musicians need to know about Instagram Reels
Musicians, it’s time to get Reel. Instagram Reels — Facebook’s answer to TikTok — is now available, and your music can be there too! In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss the features of Instagram Reels, why…
DIY Musician Stories #5 : Maya de Vitry
Maya de Vitry is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. In this episode Maya tells us about releasing her beautiful album How To Break a Fall just as the pandemic started to hit. Maya and Montse…
#260: Creating videos for 2020 and beyond
When it comes to creating videos to promote music, most artists and labels are still operating under that old paradigm of one “Official” music video, which drastically limits their reach and potential impact they get…
DIY Musician Stories #4 : Sunny War
Sunny War is a Folk-Punk musician based in LA. In this episode, Sunny talks about moving from addiction into music, on the perils of social media, on her experiences busking, on finding meaningful ways to…
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…
#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…
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 #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…
#258: Taking your live-stream to the next level!
With so many artists turning to live-streaming, it’s time to ensure you stand out from the rest and take yours to the next level. In this episode Kevin and Chris share more tips on presenting…
#257: Live-stream success pt 2 – Henry Invisible
On this episode of the podcast, Kevin chats with Henry Invisible to discuss how he’s using live-streaming to make his music go further and reach a broader audience. Henry had been live-streaming before COVID-19, but…
#256: Live-stream success pt 1 – Dawn Beyer
Like many artists, Dawn set her sights on Nashville in order to pursue her musical dreams. When things hit rock bottom, she randomly notice the “go live” button on Facebook and everything changed. In this…
#255: The truth about live-streaming!
Is your social feed crowded with seemingly every musician on the planet “going live” at once? How many of those livestreams feel like genuine, engaging events? In this episode, Kevin and Chris dig into a…
#254: Important news you may have missed
You might have missed some important music industry news during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s catch you up! In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about recent music biz developments that could impact your music career….
#253: What’s the difference between This and That?
There are seven things that many musicians get mixed up — publishers and PROs, cover songs and Public Domain tunes, UPCs and ISRCs, etc. In this episode, Kevin and Chris clear away the confusion. What’s the…
#252: What to do when your tour gets canceled
What do you do when a gig or tour is cancelled? Touring musicians are facing a time of uncertainty and financial sacrifice as the Coronavirus pandemic has lead to many public gatherings being postponed or…
#251: 7 tips for pitching your music
Whether you want a gig, playlist placement, or press opportunity, you’re going to need to sell someone on your music — and that means “pitching.” In this episode, Kevin and Chris dissect successful music pitches…
#250: Social media marketing hacks
Promoting your music on social media can eat up a lot of your time. Sadly, most artists waste that precious time using social media in ways that are rote and uninspired. In this episode, Kevin…
#249: Evolving with the music business
The music business is constantly evolving. Streaming dominates. Markets are truly global. The way people promote & monetize music shifts every year. And videos are growing shorter and more important than ever before. In this…
#248: TikTok 101 for musicians
TikTok has more than half a billion active users, it’s the most downloaded app in the world, and the entire platform runs on music! Now that CD Baby is delivering YOUR music to TikTok, Kevin…
#247: Dave Cool – Building a compelling artist website
Having your own pro website is even MORE important in an age where fan relationships are often owned by anyone but the artist. In this episode, Bandzoogle’s Dave Cool talks about creating a good experience…
#246: Starting your music career from the beginning
First time releasing music? Returning to music after a hiatus? Where do you even start? With a plan — then you build the foundation. In this episode, Kevin and Chris outline the basic steps artists…
#245: Merch sales and your music career!
What kind of merch is selling in the streaming era? How do you experiment with t-shirts and other kinds of band merch without going broke? In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk through some of…
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