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Fresh Pressed: Summer Fiction

by Disc Makers November 30, 2010

Summer FictionHot off our presses this week is a CD from Summer Fiction, the new band by Philly pop song-smith Bill Ricchini. The songs on the self-titled debut record were written to flow into one another and feel of a certain whole piece of work, yet ranging stylistically from late 60s baroque pop to torch songs to folk rock ballads to old time waltzes to country duets. Read more…

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: October 2010

by Disc Makers November 1, 2010

Michael GrimmDan Kirby BluesRyan KellyCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby! Here are the 10 best-selling albums in October: See all 10…

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: September 2010

by Disc Makers October 1, 2010

Michael GrimmMichael GrimmMichael GrimmCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby! Here are the 10 best-selling albums in September: See all 10…

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Why You Shouldn’t Post YouTube Links on Facebook

by CD Baby June 21, 2010

FacebookWhen you place a link to a YouTube or Vimeo video in your Facebook feed, viewers will have the ability to “like” and “share” that particular post. However, when they share it with their friends, there are no guarantees that all those folks out there enjoying the content you created will actually visit YOUR Facebook page. But thanks to a little-known Facebook feature, you’ll ensure that every person who watches it (no matter whose profile or page they’re looking at) will have the opportunity to “like” (become a fan) your Facebook page. Read more…

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The Self-Released Album – A Four Part Series

by Disc Makers June 11, 2010

Cameron Mizell, freelance guitarist, producer, and consultant in Brooklyn, has written a four part series about self-releasing an album. Filled with helpful information and resources on everything from your production schedule to digital distribution to copyrights and cover songs, it is a must-read. Read more…

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Want to Make a Living? Be Everywhere.

by Disc Makers April 19, 2010

Selling OutThe visually-oriented blog Information is Beautiful just posted some interesting stats and graphs displaying how much independent artists must sell through various channels online in order to earn the US minimum wage. It didn’t come as any surprise to us to see CD Baby’s name come up for ALL the channels through which you can sell music to your fans, but it is nice to see what we already knew confirmed by an outside study. Read more…

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11 Ways to Increase Your Sales on CD Baby

by Chris Robley and Andre Calilhanna February 25, 2010

There are conflicting fundamental truths when it comes to success in the indie music universe.

It’s true, of course, that tools and opportunities exist now that did not in the past. Legitimate worldwide distribution is available through the web, shattering the barriers that existed a scant 10 years ago. Read more…

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CD Baby Introduces the Classical Music Podcast

by Disc Makers February 11, 2010

Explore the best in independently-released Concert Hall music from the Baroque era through modern Avant Garde. CD Baby is home to thousands of fine Classical recordings and each month we’ll share some highlights from our collection in this podcast. We’d love for you to check it out on itunes and give it a good rating. The debut episode features the work of Brahms, as performed by cellist David Requiro with the highly respected pianist Elizabeth DeMio. The San Francisco Chronicle has said of David’s playing “Young lion tames old masters.” The duo’s elegant and charming sound is winning fans worldwide. You can check out their album at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/requirodemio. Read more…

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David Pastorius: It’s not what you think

by Disc Makers December 15, 2009

David PastoriusWhen your last name is Pastorius and you play the bass, it only stands to reason that people will draw some immediate conclusions.

In the case of David Pastorius, they’d probably be wrong.

David, the nephew of the late, great bassist Jaco Pastorius, may share the same last name and instrument of choice as his uncle, but that’s where the similarities end. Read more…

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Artist Showcase: Hardcoretet

by Disc Makers October 14, 2009

HardcoretetDisc Makers client Hardcoretet performs music inspired by the desire of its members to write compositions with enough depth to satisfy the musically obsessed and a groove everyone can nod their head to. With years of formal jazz study and performance combined with a set of diverse influences from Robert Glasper to Soundgarden to Hermeto Pascoal, the band has built a singular sound reminiscent of early Return to Forever, Chris Potter Underground and Dave Douglas and Keystone, focused more on group vibe and concept than on individual flash and fireworks. On stage, Hardcoretet represents a departure from your average unrehearsed solo-centric jazz. Read more…

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10 Major Milestones In Modern Music Marketing

by Hypebot August 12, 2009

In no particular order:

1. Seth Godin writes “Permission Marketing” way back in 1999 pointing the way towards a new era of artist and fan relationships.

2. CD Baby offers indie and d.i.y. artists a home to reach a wider audience on the net. Read more…

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