Latest Cdbaby Podcast Episodes
#364: Mastering File Organization for Independent Artists
DIY Musician Podcast - June 26, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina, Rachel, and Via delve into the labyrinth of file organization for independent musicians. They tackle the complexities of managing computer files, spreadsheets, lyric and chord sheets, finances and more, while offering invaluable insights in...
#363: Breaking In: Finding, Building, and Captivating Audiences in The Bahamas
DIY Musician Podcast - June 12, 2024 21:41 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this captivating episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, host Cristina delves deep into the tropical realm of The Bahamas alongside CD Baby' Erika Parr, and Lyndera Pinder, the founder of Music With a Twist. Together, they unravel the secrets of success for independent artists yearning to make ...
#362: Igniting Your Music's Potential with CD Baby Boost
DIY Musician Podcast - May 29, 2024 17:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina sits down with CD Baby Artist Services Manager, Austin, to discuss CD Baby Boost. Together they dive into the various royalties collected by Boost, registration with the MLC and SoundExchange, sync licensing opportunities, and how this servi...
#361: So You Want to Win a GRAMMY? with Kaytee Long Becker
DIY Musician Podcast - May 15, 2024 19:22 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina delves into the intricacies of pursuing a GRAMMY with Kaytee Long Becker from DIY PR Group. Together they celebrate Carla Patullo, a CD Baby independent artist and composer who won her first Grammy this year! They explore essential topics su...
#360: Know Your Rights: Copyrights 101 for Independent Artists with Somara Jacques, Esq.
DIY Musician Podcast - May 03, 2024 16:13 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, join Cristina as she engages in an enlightening conversation with Miami-based entertainment lawyer, Somara Jacques, Esq. Together they dive deep into the intricacies of copyright law, and explore the most frequently asked questions pertinent to indepe...
#359: Put Your Fanbase Growth on Autopilot with Megh Vakharia - Symphony OS
DIY Musician Podcast - April 23, 2024 17:19 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina engages in a conversation with Megh Vakharia, CEO and co-founder of Symphony OS, exploring the necessity for artists to streamline their marketing efforts. Megh sheds light on Symphony's innovative solutions tailored to ease artist marketing ...
#358: Hitmakers Live - Songwriting Secrets with Industry Pros Judy Stakee + Mike Meiers
DIY Musician Podcast - April 03, 2024 19:29 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina sits down with two titans of the music industry: the renowned songwriting coach and music publisher, Judy Stakee, and the Emmy award-winning songwriter, producer, and coach, Mike Meiers. Together, they delve into the intricacies of songwritin...
#357: The Truth(s) About Being "Female" Musicians
DIY Musician Podcast - March 26, 2024 17:45 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina and Rachel welcome Via to the show. Together, they delve into the intricacies of being categorized as a "female" musician within the industry, exploring their personal perspectives on this label. While some express frustration at the persiste...
#356: Exploring Short Form Video Trends in 2024
DIY Musician Podcast - March 14, 2024 19:50 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, hosts Cristina and Rachel dive deep into the dynamic world of short form video trends dominating the internet landscape in 2024. From viral challenges to captivating storytelling techniques, they unravel how independent artists can leverage these tren...
#335 How to Get Into Sync Licensing - Insider Tips to Get Your Music Featured Now with Chris SD
DIY Musician Podcast - March 08, 2024 19:57 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack engages in a compelling conversation with Sync Songwriter Chris SD, delving into the intricacies of succeeding in the realm of Sync Licensing. Tune in as Chris shares valuable insights into crafting sync-friendly tunes, understanding licensing de...
#354: Mental and Physical Health Hacks for Touring Musicians
DIY Musician Podcast - February 09, 2024 19:24 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsHeading out on tour our can introduce a range of stressors, spanning from confined living spaces to an inflexible (or non-existent) schedule, limited food choices, feelings of isolation and detachment from your people back home, free booze at every turn, and less-than-ideal sleeping conditions. ...
#353: Artist Spotlight: Exploring Shannon Curtis's Creative Universe
DIY Musician Podcast - February 01, 2024 02:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn Episode 353 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack delves into a riveting conversation with the seasoned musician and author, Shannon Curtis. This episode unveils the fascinating story behind Curtis's viral hit, offering a glimpse into the magic that propelled her into the spotlight. Beyond the mu...
#352: 2024's DIY Musician Creative Resolutions and Tidal's Collabs Revolution
DIY Musician Podcast - January 17, 2024 00:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina sits down with DIY Musician regulars Rachel and Jack to delve into their New Year's creative resolutions, share insightful songwriting goals, and reflect and celebrate their artist triumphs from 2023. As a bonus, Rue joins the conversation to...
#351: Artist Spotlight - Navigating a Dynamic Creative Career with Abigail Fierce
DIY Musician Podcast - January 02, 2024 23:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn this episode the of the DIY Musician Podcast, Jack sits down with Abigail Fierce and discusses her dynamic career between being an LA-based indie-pop songstress, her songwriting process, to her growing acting resume!
#350: Forecasting the Musical Trends of 2024
DIY Musician Podcast - December 22, 2023 05:22 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn Episode 350 of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina and Rachel share their personal predictions for the future of the music industry in 2024. While these predictions are purely for fun and not grounded in data, their enthusiasm and insightful banter make for an entertaining exploration of what ...
#349: Celebrating 25 Years of CD Baby!
DIY Musician Podcast - December 02, 2023 21:33 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIn Episode 349 of the DIY Musician podcast, Cristina has the pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable guests, Anna Held and Christine Barnum from CD Baby, as they celebrate an incredible 25 years of CD Baby being the leader in independent music. The episode is a journey through time, delving...
#348: The Scenius Approach to Navigating Industry Changes
DIY Musician Podcast - November 06, 2023 18:52 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsJoin Cristina and Rachel as they delve into the strategies for fostering community within the DIY music market, addressing the challenges posed by industry changes. Inspired by Brian Eno's concept of "scenius," the discussion revolves around the communal intelligence that drives cultural movemen...
#347 - The Future of the Podcast & BARii's Odyssey from DIY Musician to Writing for The Proud Family
DIY Musician Podcast - October 23, 2023 17:04 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsCristina gives a little insight into what is next for the DIY Musician Podcast, and Jack interviews artist BARii about their incredible journey as a DIY artist turned pro-songwriter.
#346: 8 Friends Every Musician Needs in Their Corner
DIY Musician Podcast - September 28, 2023 19:53 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRelationships are the driving force behind a successful music career. Think of a photographer who captures your essence, a marketing expert who promotes your music, and a meticulous mentor who helps you find order in chaos. As an independent artist, you'll encounter a diverse network of supporte...
#345: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Instagram Ads
DIY Musician Podcast - August 24, 2023 12:10 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsRunning ads for your music isn't easy, no matter what the experts tell you. But it CAN be one of the best ways to reach new listeners and build a lasting audience of fans and customers. So in this episode, Chris and Cristina talk about 10 ways to streamline your ad efforts. The point of this con...
#344: Growing a Band into a Business (with Bombadil)
DIY Musician Podcast - July 26, 2023 16:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsAfter 18 years as a band AND business, Bombadil is still going strong. In this "Artist Spotlight" episode of the DIY Musician Podcast, Cristina and Chris interview James Phillips of the independent indie-folk group about their long journey as a recording and touring act, the challenges they face...
#343: A Musician's Guide to Threads
DIY Musician Podcast - July 20, 2023 17:16 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsThreads is one of the fastest growing apps in history. Can musicians benefit from adopting this "carbon copy of Twitter," or is it all hype? In this episode, we ask CD Baby's Social Media expert Rachel Bearinger all about the app, its origins, how it's integrated with Instagram, present and futu...
#342: Time as an Instrument (Carving Out More Moments for Your Music)
DIY Musician Podcast - July 06, 2023 15:01 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsAre you struggling to find the time to make and promote your music? In this episode, Chris & Cristina discuss ways to carve out MORE time for your music amidst a busy life, and how to get more productive and creative within the limited time you have already.
#341: Musicians, Don't Be THIS Person!
DIY Musician Podcast - June 28, 2023 14:01 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsAs the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Sadly, music is such a public-facing endeavor that our egos are often on high-alert, which can lead to to moments where we put our worst foot forward! What can we do about it? In this episode, Chris & Cristina disc...
#340: 5 Things Musicians Get Wrong About Advertising
DIY Musician Podcast - June 21, 2023 14:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsIF you do it right, advertising on social is one of the best ways to build an audience for your music. But so many musicians are held back by bad attitudes and misconceptions about advertising. In this episode, Chris interviews social advertising expert Kyle "Circa" LeMaire to set the record str...
#339: How to Reach Fans Beyond Social Media
DIY Musician Podcast - June 15, 2023 13:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsThere's no doubt, great social content can unlock so many doors in your music career. But “social” can also feel tired and impersonal, like you're shouting into the void. In this episode, Chris & Cristina discuss how to engage audiences without relying on big platforms or one-off posts. Check ou...
#338: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Making Music
DIY Musician Podcast - June 08, 2023 19:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsAre there common struggles most young musicians face? Can they be avoided? Whether you're a new musician just starting out, or you're an experienced artist looking for a reminder on healthier ways to maintain your music career, this episode is for you. Cristina and Chris discuss the five things ...
BONUS EPISODE: The Future of DIY
DIY Musician Podcast - May 31, 2023 20:03 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsAfter 15 years of hosting this podcast, Kevin Breuner has moved on to the next adventure in his music career — but the DIY Musician Podcast will continue! What's going to change? What's going to stay the same? In this quick bonus episode, Chris Robley previews the new format, and tells you how y...
#337: My Top 6 Pieces of Advice for Artists - Kevin’s Parting Words
DIY Musician Podcast - May 24, 2023 15:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsAfter 17 years at CD Baby and 15 years hosting this DIY Musician Podcast, Kevin Breuner has a big announcement: He's saying farewell to both and looking forward to a new adventure in his music career. Where's he headed? What did he learn from his time at CD Baby? And what's his top 6 tips fo...
#336: The INSANE Social Content Idea List for Musicians
DIY Musician Podcast - May 18, 2023 14:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 353 ratingsArtists who want to promote their music online know they have to be active on social to build an audience and engage fans, but some days you just don't know what to post! If you're stumped for social inspo, check out this episode of the DIY Musician Podcast where we run through an insane list ...