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#165: Are exclusive blog features worth it? Mar 14, 2016

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Blog premieres and exclusives have become a ubiquitous way of promoting new music, but are they WORTH it? Some blogs are putting an end to the practice on their own sites, and many musicians are... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#164: Is “marketing” destroying your music career? Feb 29, 2016

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Music Marketing: it’s either the art of effectively communicating your story to potential fans or it’s an utter waste of time spent staring at computer monitors and smartphone screens.... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#163: Justin Evans – How LANDR instant mastering works Feb 23, 2016

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Audio mastering is often the last, mysterious step in preparing a new song or album for mass consumption. That’s if you’re lucky. A lot of artists skip the mastering process for various reasons... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#162: Becky Yee – Are your artist photos a barrier or gateway to your music? Feb 17, 2016

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Like it or not, photography plays a huge part in how people HEAR your music. Yep, it’s true. Visuals are often the introduction to your artist story, and to the story of your music too. In this... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#161: How to double your merch sales overnight! Feb 09, 2016

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Want to move twice as many CDs at your next show? Hear all about the merch-table makeover that happened for Chris Robley during his seven-night residency last month, and how switching a few simple... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#160: Budi Voogt – How to market your music on SoundCloud Jan 19, 2016

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SoundCloud provides artists with a unique ecosystem in which to promote music and build an audience. But like with most online tools, the more musicians that use SoundCloud, the harder it is to cut... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#159: Musical goals and predictions for the biz in 2016 Jan 12, 2016

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What are your music goals for 2016? Do you work best when other people can hold you accountable? We do too. That’s why in this episode, Kevin and Chris each list a few things they hope to accomplish... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#158: Top 5 album release mistakes Dec 18, 2015

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Putting out a new album is a rare opportunity to rally fans, the press, and other segments of the industry around your music and your story. It took a lot of work to get your album ready for release,... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#157: The Star Wars Episode – What artists can learn from epic mistakes! Dec 11, 2015

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With Star Wars, George Lucas built an epic cultural touchstone, and then later left fans feeling betrayed by a series of epic fails. What can musicians learn from his creative mistakes? Lots! Travel... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

#156: Annie Lin – How to legally sell a cover song Nov 20, 2015

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You’ve recorded a really unique cover version of your favorite song and you can’t wait for your fans to hear it. But hold on a second! Have you secured the proper license to release that tune? In... So what's it take to be Indie anywho? www.cdbabypodcast.com

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