Making music has never been easier, but building a music career today is altogether different. Finding the right audience for your music takes an entrepreneurial mindset, a lot of hard work, and a willingness to experiment. The DIY Musician Podcast features interviews with artists of all styles and backgrounds who’ve found a unique but authentic pathway to success, as well as in-depth discussions with music publicists, promoters, lawyers, publishers, talent buyers, and more. This podcast is ...
CD Baby Top Sellers Podcast: A weekly dose of the music our customers LOVE, with extra tidbits about the musicians that created it! Join us weekly to catch these rising stars of independent music!
Power pop? Twee pop? Britpop? Folk pop? Jangle pop? Punk pop? Post pop? We're not big on labels. CD Baby's Indie Pop Podcast is the place for you to discover the best new independent pop music, regardless of style, origin, or influence.
With an incredible sense of melody and a love for grit driven distorted guitar, Pavel Bowman has been perfecting his sound for over 15 years. He has molded his craft into a fusion of rock and pop coated with inspired thoughts from personal experiences. This is his podcast! Bowmans first full release album is schedule for January 24, 2013. Fans will help shape the album to become a socially driven work of art! Become a fan and input your thoughts on the songs being presented here! Everything ...
UK weekly Internet & DAB radio show on Starpoint Radio - Bringing you the very best in Upfront Modern Soul, R&B and Gospel. Catch the show every Wednesday 7pm on www.StarpointRadio.com - DAB - TuneIn The Shows are available here on Podomatic as well as iTunes as a Podcast, remember to subscribe. Stay blessed, Jai www.sosoulful.co.uk
Kickin' like a kick drum, the CD Baby Hip Hop Podcast is an all-encompassing look–or listen, if you will–at some of the best hip hop and rap music CD Baby has to offer. Our catalog represents a diverse mix of styles from around the globe, so each episode will take aim at a specific genre, sub-genre, or uniting theme (regional sounds, etc.) that ties the music together. CD Baby hip hop editor Brad digs through the crates, hosting each installment and helping you find some great new music.
Swing your 8th notes with some of the finest independent Jazz being made today. Each episode explores the best cuts from CD Baby's extensive Jazz catalog.
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.
The Marketing Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and entrepreneur, Robin Zander, explores the tools and tactics marketers employ to bring brand stories to life. Learn the ins and outs of purpose-driven storytelling from today’s most forward-thinking companies.
Up In Arms Recordings is home to MC and Producer/DJ duo Touch and Nato. How does a virtually unknown Albertan group reach number one on Chart Attack's top 10 hip hop albums? The answer is by making incredible music, something recognized by campus radio stations across Canada as Touch and Nato's "Intelligent Design" snuck into the number one spot this past summer, topping efforts by well-known artists like Dizzee Rascal, Moka Only and Madlib. Their hilarious video for "Adult's Story", a Slick ...
Sprinkling entertainment into every subject, the Mayor of Storyville inspires children to explore their creative talents. Filmed LIVE before 300 K-5th grade students, it instills a sense of “I can do that,” in students. Teachers love it, stating, “What is amazing is the respect you have for your audience and they eagerly return that to you.” Which is why the Mayor remains a hero to each audience. Thousands of teachers and students have used this to kick off their Young Authors' Events. And, ...
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My guest today is Jeremy Liew, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Jeremy heads up investments in consumer technology at Lightspeed, a well-known Silicon Valley venture capital firm, and has invested in iconic and culturally relevant companies, including Snap, Giphy, Rothy’s, Affirm, Honest, Cheddar, and many more. Jeremy is willing to embrac…
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#273: 6 Music Trends that are wasting your time
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As musicians, our most valuable resource is time. Yet we often spend that time on things that don't matter. Or that won't help us achieve our actual goals of growing and engaging with our fanbase. In this episode, Chris and Kevin discuss six common or trendy things that musicians waste their time on. Plus, answers to listener calls and emails. Dist…
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Sonic Branding is the Future of Storytelling with Forest Pond of Never Home Music
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Hello, and welcome back to The Marketing Podcast. In this conversation, I sit down with Forest Pond, the founder of Never Home Music. Never Home’s tagline is “Never stop moving, never stop making.” They have made sound for some of the biggest brands in the world. If you go to neverhomemusic.com, I guarantee that you will be blown away by the qualit…
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Meredith Kendall Maines, Marketing Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, on Founders, Venture Capital, and Finding Focus
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Hello and welcome back to The Marketing Podcast. My guest today is Meredith Kendall Maines, Marketing Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed is an institution in Silicon Valley venture capital. In today’s conversation, we discuss Meredith’s role in venture capital. She works with Lightspeed's more than 200 portfolio companies and founde…
The State of Streaming: CD Baby artist's revenue increased 26% in 2020 over the previous year. What music platforms drove the most revenue? What does today's fractured listening environment mean for your music promotion? In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss the data and the story the numbers tell. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at…
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Karen X. Cheng on launching viral content
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Hello and welcome back to the Marketing Podcast! I’m your host Robin Zander, and in each episode I sit down with a marketing leader to understand their unique approach to storytelling the modern day. There’s a method to creating and launching viral content, and Karen Cheng has done it multiple times. I got to know Karen personally when she launched…
Can musicians succeed on YouTube if they're not "YouTubers?" Yes, though there are many lessons musicians should learn from creators who use YouTube as it's intended — managing a video channel with consistent programming. In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss those best-practices, YouTube promotion tips, and how audio content is monetized on the…
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Derek Sivers, Author and Former CEO of CDBaby, on how to be an Effective Entrepreneur
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Welcome back to the Marketing Podcast. I’m Robin Zander, and this podcast is about understanding effective tools and approaches for marketing. In each new episode, I sit down for an in-depth conversation with a chief marketing officer, creative director, or founder, and distill the essence of their work and business into tactics you can use. My gue…
Every musician's path is unique, but a lot of times we're all wondering the same thing. How to reach new listeners during a pandemic? How to make sure our single releases build towards the album? What's the best way to brand our music? Etc. In this episode, Kevin and Chris tackle some common listener questions at the start of 2021. Distribute, mone…
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Culture Amp founder and CEO, Didier Elzinga, about intrinsic motivation and the craft of storytelling
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Welcome to the Marketing Podcast, where each episode consists of a condensed conversation with a luminary from the world of marketing. Today’s guest is the founder and CEO of Culture Amp. Culture Amp’s tagline: the People & Culture platform that makes it easy to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback. This company has spearheaded the imp…
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Best-selling author Ryan Holiday on creating memorable marketing stunts and wisdom through work
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Hello, and welcome back to the Marketing Podcast. I’m your host Robin Zander and this podcast teaches marketing tactics from the best in the world. Today’s guest is my friend Ryan Holiday, the New York Bestselling Author of 10 books, including Trust Me, I’m Lying; The Obstacle Is The Way; and Ego Is The Enemy. Ryan saw early success as the Director…
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#269: Getting your music promotion in order for 2021
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It's a new year with many challenges still facing artist as they try to connect with music fans during a global pandemic. Take heart! Indie artists have always lead the charge when it comes to music promotion innovation and adapting to tough circumstances. In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss what you'll need in order to make 2021 your best yea…
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Simon Lowden on leading change as PepsiCo’s President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Sustainability Officer
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Hello, and welcome back to the Marketing Podcast, a show designed to help you learn the ins and outs of purpose-driven storytelling from today’s most forward-thinking marketers. Today’s guest is Simon Lowden, who has spent more than 20 years at PepsiCo, including the recent roles President and Chief marketing officer of Pepsi Global Snacks, and now…
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Tinuiti CEO, Zach Morrison, on Winning AdAge’s “Best Place to Work”
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Hello and welcome back to the Marketing Podcast. Each episode I sit down with Chief Executive Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, and many more, to talk about the nuances of the modern world of marketing. My guest today is Zack Morrison, the CEO of Tinuiti, one of North America’s largest independent digital marketing agencies. Tinuiti manages more …
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The Importance of Leadership and Employee Experience with Blueboard Marketing Director Morgan Chaney
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Hello, and welcome to the Marketing Podcast! I’m your host Robin Zander, and in each episode of this podcast, I talk with different leaders that are shaping the world of media, advertising, and sales. Our guest is Morgan Chaney, Senior Director of Marketing at Blueboard. Blueboard is an organization that helps companies like Pinterest, Eventbrite, …
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Designing Memorable Experiences with Mitchell Yee of 15Five
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Hello, and welcome to the Marketing Podcast! I am your host Robin Zander, and in each episode of this podcast, I sit down with business leaders at the most progressive companies in the world to understand their unique perspective and the tactics and tools they use to create an impact. Today, I have a conversation with Mitchell Yee, Senior Marketing…
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Donors Choose CMO Katie Bisbee on Crowdfunding, Transparency, and How to Market Non-Profits
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Hello, and welcome to the Marketing Podcast! I’m your host Robin Zander, and each episode, I sit down with marketers, brand directors, and strategists from around the world to talk about the tactics and tools they use to build the best organizations - and stories - in the world. Katie Bisbee is the Chief Marketing Officer of one of the most innovat…
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CMO of Buffer, Kevan Lee, on Marketing and the Future of Work
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Hello, and welcome to the inaugural episode of the Marketing Podcast. I’m your host Robin Zander, and each episode I sit down with Chief Marketing Officers, Creative Directors, Brand Executives, and Founders to understand the tactics and tools that make for timeless storytelling and very timely impact. Today, I’m thrilled to sit down with the Chief…
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#268: How to release your music in 2021
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The way artists release music completely changed in 2020. As we approach 2021, artists are asking what is the right balance between singles and albums? How do you target and engage new listeners in the streaming world? Kevin and Chris answer these questions and more.
The Marketing Podcast with Robin Zander Storytelling is the heart and soul of marketing. The Marketing Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and entrepreneur, Robin Zander, explores the tools and tactics marketers employ to bring brand stories to life. Learn the ins and outs of purpose-driven storytelling from today’s most forward-thinking companie…
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#267: Cheryl B. Engelhardt - Organizing your fans to reach a goal
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Whether you're launching a new album, promoting a livestream, or trying to shoot for something bigger like a Grammy nomination, getting your fans onboard can be a challenge. In this episode you'll hear how Cheryl B. Engelhardt organized her fans to feel ownership in her quest for a Grammy nomination.…
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#266: Preparing for the 2020 holiday release season
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Releasing music before the end of 2020? Listen to this episode, where Kevin and Chris talk about distribution deadlines, holiday music promotion, which Christmas favorites you can record without paying a mechanical royalty, and more. Plus, listener calls and questions. Distribute, monetize, and promote your music at cdbaby.com…
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#265: How artists make money from sync licensing
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Sync licensing has grown into a huge opportunity for indie musicians to gain listeners and earn money. That's increasingly true for thousands of CD Baby clients whose songs have been licensed to numerous projects on almost every major and cable network, streaming networks, film studios, and more. What do the tracks that we place in film and TV have…
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#264: Live-streaming on Facebook (Musicians, DON’T panic!!!)
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The internet exploded with news that Facebook was no longer going to allow artists to livestream on the platform. Fortunately, that information was completely false. However, on this episode of the podcast Kevin and Chris help define the mysterious "listening experience" issue that has Facebook muting some artists videos. Plus, we take some amazing…
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#263: How to deal with failure and rejection
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Let’s get real for a sec: Musicians are well acquainted with rejection and failure. But we don’t want to admit it, do we? In this podcast episode, Kevin and Chris talk about the kinds of rejections you’ll inevitably encounter as a musician, how to deal with it, and maybe even transform it into something positive. Plus listener questions. Distribute…
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 05: Birds of Chicago
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Birds of Chicago are a husband and wife folk/soul duo based in Nashville, TN. In this episode of the DIY Musician Stories podcast, Alli and JT chat with Montse about their origin story, writing process, and what it’s been like to pause and pivot from a life on the road. They also talk about collective grief, the rejection every artist encounters, f…
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#262: Getting attention with online advertising
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Few people are going to notice your music simply because you've made it. You have to do something ELSE to get attention, and online advertising opens up an affordable way to create awareness, stir interest, and build a fanbase as an independent musician. In this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about advertising for musicians, the power of a new inter…
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#261: What musicians need to know about Instagram Reels
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Musicians, it's time to get Reel. Instagram Reels — Instagram's answer to TikTok — is now available, and your music can be there too! In this episode, Kevin and Chris discuss the features of Instagram Reels, why it matters for your music career, and what it means for TikTok. Plus, gossip and rants about Spotify's Daniel Ek, listeners calls, and mor…
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 04: Maya de Vitry
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Maya de Vitry is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. In this episode Maya tells us about releasing her beautiful album How To Break a Fall just as the pandemic started to hit. Maya and Montse also chat about holding day-jobs as an artist, self-forgiveness, and social media breaks.
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#260: Creating videos for 2020 and beyond
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When it comes to creating videos to promote music, most artists and labels are still operating under that old paradigm of one “Official” music video, which drastically limits their reach and potential impact they get from video. In this episode of the podcast, Kevin is joined by Diarmuid Moloney, the CEO and Co-Founder of Rotor Video to discuss how…
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 03: Mary Gauthier
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Mary Gauthier is a Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter who has struck a balance between her own artistry and penning songs for singers such as Blake Shelton and Jimmy Buffett. In 2017, Mary was the keynote speaker at CD Baby's DIY Musician Conference, and had 1000 attendees wiping tears from their eyes after her talk about the transformative po…
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DIY Musician Stories Ep 02: Amythyst Kiah
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Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah is a solo artist, and can be heard alongside Layla McCalla, Allison Russell and Rhiannon Giddens in the Grammy nominated project Our Native Daughters. In this episode of the NEW DIY Musician Stories podcast, Amythsyt Kiah talks openly about overcoming trauma and pain and how music was her emotional vehicle to process…