From the monthly archives:

May 2011

Top 10 CD Baby Albums: May 2011

by Disc Makers May 31, 2011

The Okee Dokee BrothersRhymezwellPort ChuckCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in May: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – June Edition

by Disc Makers May 25, 2011

June Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature the cities where Disc Makers offices are located. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper.

June’s wallpaper features Puerto Rico! Click here to get yours!

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10 Music Licensing Tips: How to get your music ready for Film and TV

by Michael Gallant May 24, 2011

If you’re like many independent artists trying to get your music heard far and wide, you might dream of having your music licensed for use in movies and TV shows. Music placement can indeed be a potent career booster — when it comes to visibility, credibility, and getting paid — but it’s a tough world to break into, and many talented artists don’t know where to start. To that end, here are some tips to help you get your house in order before you ever talk to a music supervisor on the phone — so when that precious licensing opportunity comes, you’ll be ready.Read more…

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How to Land a Music Festival Gig

by Keith Hatschek and Casey Newlin May 23, 2011

From Bonaroo to High Sierra and the Warped Tour, it seems that more and more music festivals are popping up all over the world. But for emerging artists, landing a slot at a festival, even as an opening band, may seem out of reach – a goal for “later” in your career.

To find out just how feasible it is to try to land a spot on a festival stage, we spoke with a talent booker from San Francisco’s 18-year-old Noise Pop festival… Read more…

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Recording Voiceovers: Tips and Techniques From a Pro

by Lee Purcell May 11, 2011

From her perspective as owner of Voice-Over Vermont and the principal voice talent for the company, Mary Catherine Jones has a keen ear for the deadly sins that bedevil the voiceovers in many business presentations. Whether you’re producing a voiceover for a DVD video tour of your manufacturing facility, narrating a guided tour of your software product, or trying to add some expressiveness to a business presentation, attention to a few key techniques can elevate your voice work from pedestrian to professional caliber. Read more…

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Recording Your Live Gig, Pt. 2: 9 Affordable Gear Options

by Michael Gallant May 5, 2011

In “Recording Your Live Gig, Pt. 1: 8 tips to get the most out of your live recording,” we talked about strategies for making outstanding live recordings – and now we’re back with equipment recommendations to help you get the job done. From smaller and less expensive options through to inclusive, high-end rigs, here are some ideas that will introduce you to the plentiful recording options available. Read more…

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: April 2011

by Disc Makers May 2, 2011

Thomas DolbyRyan KellyMingus Big BandCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in April: See all 10…

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