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DIY Musician
6d ago
How to Promote Your Single Like a Pro You’ve recorded your song, planned the release, and now it’s out in the world. But dropping a single isn’t enough—promotion is what …
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DIY Musician
1w ago
The Best Strategies for Releasing a Single Now that you understand why singles are so important in today’s music industry (see Part 1), it’s time to focus on the strategy …
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DIY Musician
2w ago
Releasing a single song might seem simple—record it, upload it, and wait for streams to roll in. But in today’s fast-moving music industry, a strategic approach to singles is essential …
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DIY Musician
2w ago
The world of music marketing is always evolving, and as a DIY musician, it’s important to stay in-the-know about new ways to gain listenership and fans for your music. If …
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DIY Musician
3w ago
The world of music marketing is always evolving, and as a DIY musician, it’s important to stay in-the-know about new ways to gain listenership and fans for your music. If …
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DIY Musician
4M ago
We’re so excited to share that six CD Baby artists and projects snagged nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards!
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DIY Musician
4M ago
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 …
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DIY Musician
5M ago
Booking shows as an indie artist can be a tough nut to crack, but with the right strategies, you can create opportunities that help you grow your audience and sharpen your craft. Here are some “best practices” to guide you.
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DIY Musician
5M ago
Now, when someone hears a song they like in an Instagram Post or Story, they can instantly add it to their Spotify playlist with one tap.
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DIY Musician
5M ago
If you want a career that lasts beyond social media, building a solid release strategy that includes distributing your music to all platforms is still essential.
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