Home to more than 1 million artists and 9 million tracks, CD Baby has paid out over $1 billion in artist royalties since its founding in 1998. Our complete artist-services platform simplifies and streamlines the complexities of global music distribution, publishing, and promotion—connecting independent musicians with new audiences and revenue streams so they can enjoy creative autonomy and thrive on their own terms. Founded and run by artists for artists, CD Baby exists to make success in the music business accessible to all. A Downtown company.
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You just released your song. You're constantly checking streaming platforms by the hour, hoping for a spike. Our #SongtrustAmplified partners CD Baby know better than anyone that the success of a release always comes with a plan. It's time to shift your strategy from surveilling your streams to anticipating them. Check out CD Baby's 5-step guide to reach 1,00 streams: https://songtr.st/4oQiEK5
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That early stretch between 0 and 1,000 Spotify streams is one of the most defining phases in an artist's journey. It's slow, deliberate work, building trust with listeners, experimenting with marketing, and learning how to advocate for your own music in a crowded ecosystem. If you're guiding artists through this phase or experiencing it first hand, this roadmap from #SongtrustAmplified partner CD Baby breaks down clear steps to reach 1,000 streams and start generating royalties. Read the full article on our blog: https://songtr.st/48jdQH8
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The secret to getting paid (and growing)? The details! CD Baby shared some tips on how the small stuff can directly impact your growth and revenue as an artist: 🧼 Check your metadata before release. Accurate song titles, artist names, and songwriter splits ensure royalties go to the right people. Bad metadata can lead to delayed, or lost, payments. 🌐 Think globally from the start. Even if your audience feels local now, digital distribution and publishing administration can unlock revenue streams in markets you might not even realize you’re reaching. 🔍 Tell your story clearly. Share the “who” and “why” behind your music so fans connect with your work on a deeper, more authentic level. Learn more about #SongtrustAmplified partner CD Baby: https://songtr.st/4p2sgRn
We're thrilled to share that five releases distributed through CD Baby have been nominated for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards by The Recording Academy. Join us in raising a glass to these incredible artists!
We’re proud to partner with Bandsintown Group for the launch of the new Bandsintown for Artists Marketplace! CD Baby artists can use Bandsintown for Artists to build their audience, boost sales, and publish tour dates on their websites and across DSPs like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Together, we're giving artists the tools they need to grow their careers on their own terms. Get started at https://lnkd.in/g2464SSH
The waterfall strategy is a great way to create buzz around an album or EP and keep directing traffic back to previously released music. Swipe ➡️ to learn how the waterfall strategy works with CD Baby, and read more on the CD Baby blog: https://bit.ly/3KRlrUd
Songtrust has launched Songtrust Amplified, a new rewards program designed to elevate career opportunities for music creators at every stage of their journey. We’re proud to be a Songtrust Amplified partner—helping music creators access tools, savings, and real opportunities beyond publishing. Explore #songtrustamplified: https://songtr.st/3KtAumP
Reaching 1,000 streams on Spotify is a big milestone. But how do you get there? Swipe to navigate the path to 1,000 streams through thoughtful and strategic building of your fanbase ➡️ Dive deeper on the CD Baby blog: https://bit.ly/481CX1r
⚠️ New feature alert! ⚠️ CD Baby users can now make their release artwork ~move~ on Apple Music, thanks to our partnership with Rotor Videos by LyricFind. Read more: https://bit.ly/4l62glM