{"id":2056,"date":"2021-02-11T04:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T04:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/"},"modified":"2021-02-11T04:00:26","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T04:00:26","slug":"the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/","title":{"rendered":"The indie musician\u2019s guide to Apple Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>When distributing your music, it\u2019s important to not put all your streaming platform eggs in one basket. While Spotify is a popular streaming platform, there are plenty of other platforms you should be distributing to in order to maximize your revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Case in point: Apple Music is often right alongside Spotify as the two major competing streaming giants in the world. That\u2019s because as of 2020, Apple Music is second to Spotify in overall subscribers. The numbers from our friends at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/musically.com\/2020\/02\/19\/spotify-apple-how-many-users-big-music-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>MusicAlly<\/span><\/a><span> break down like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Spotify: 130 million paid subscribers<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Apple Music: 60 million paid subscribers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>So, why would you want to be on Apple Music if Spotify has more overall users? We\u2019ll get to that soon. But first, a little history.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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to Apple Music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#How_do_I_send_my_music_to_Apple_Music\" >How do I send my music to Apple Music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#How_do_I_claim_my_Apple_Music_artist_profile\" >How do I claim my Apple Music artist profile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#Can_I_make_my_music_available_to_pre-save_on_Apple_Music\" >Can I make my music available to pre-save on Apple Music?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#How_is_Apple_Music_pre-add_different_from_Spotify_pre-save\" >How is Apple Music pre-add different from Spotify pre-save?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#How_do_I_submit_my_music_for_Apple_Music_pre-add\" >How do I submit my music for Apple Music pre-add?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#How_do_I_create_a_playlist_on_Apple_Music\" >How do I create a playlist on Apple Music?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#How_do_I_share_my_Apple_Music_playlist\" >How do I share my Apple Music playlist?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#What_is_Apple_Music_Radio\" >What is Apple Music Radio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#How_do_I_send_fans_links_to_my_music_on_Apple_Music\" >How do I send fans links to my music on Apple Music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/02\/11\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/#Did_iTunes_disappear\" >Did iTunes disappear?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Apple_Music_start\"><\/span><span>How did Apple Music start?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>As its name suggests, Apple Music is the music streaming branch of Apple, the tech company responsible for the Macintosh computer, iPhone, iPad and other various gadgets with hundreds of millions of users the world over. You might also remember an old program called iTunes. Apple Music is a spiritual successor to that too, but we\u2019ll get to that in a bit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The genesis of Apple Music began with Apple\u2019s purchase of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre\u2019s company Beats Electronics \u2014 and with it Beats Music \u2014 in May 2014. Beats Music had launched as a streaming service earlier that year and had amassed a library of more than 20 million songs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>One year after its purchase of Beats, Apple merged Beats Music\u2019s library with its own Internet radio service iTunes Radio. Apple announced its new music streaming service in early June 2015, and officially launched Apple Music at the end of that month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Within its first six months, Apple Music had surpassed 10 million users. By mid-2019, it had reached its latest major marker of 60 million users, beating Spotify in paid subscribers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_I_distribute_to_Apple_Music\"><\/span><span>Why should I distribute to Apple Music?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>That last milestone is significant because unlike Spotify, Apple Music only offers paid subscriptions. Any paid subscription service will pay more for streams compared to a platform that offers a free streaming option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The other major reason to get your music on Apple Music is simply a numbers game: since it\u2019s pre-installed on all Apple devices, Apple Music has a built-in potential user base. Considering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2020\/01\/28\/apple-hits-1-5-billion-active-devices-with-80-of-recent-iphones-and-ipads-running-ios-13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Apple CEO Tim Cook\u2019s report<\/span><\/a><span> in early 2020 that there are 1.5 <\/span><i><span>billion<\/span><\/i><span> active iOS devices, that\u2019s a lot of potential Apple Music users! Especially since Apple offers a free three-month trial to entice new users into subscribing. Don\u2019t ignore that huge market of users. Get your music on Apple Music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_send_my_music_to_Apple_Music\"><\/span><span>How do I send my music to Apple Music?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Okay! Now that we\u2019ve convinced you why you should be on Apple Music, how do you go about doing it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Just like getting your music on any other music streaming platform, you\u2019ll need to use a music distributor to send your music to Apple Music. CD Baby does the job here. Along with dozens of other streaming platforms, we deliver your music to Apple Music, all for the same one-time fee. And it\u2019s easy to do. Just follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Click Add New Title on your Dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>When you reach the Distribution Options page, select Downloads and Streaming<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Make sure Apple Music is checked on the list of partners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span>And that\u2019s it! CD Baby will distribute your music to Apple Music along with the other platforms you selected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"co-button\" href=\"https:\/\/members.cdbaby.com\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DISTRIBUTE NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_claim_my_Apple_Music_artist_profile\"><\/span><span>How do I claim my Apple Music artist profile?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Once your music is available on Apple Music, you can claim your artist profile on Apple Music through their feature called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/claim-your-apple-music-for-artists-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Apple Music for Artists<\/span><\/a><span>. This is similar to verifying your artist page on Spotify. Both features allow you to customize your artist profile and view stats and data, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Plays from on-demand streaming<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Average daily listeners<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Song purchases on iTunes<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Radio plays on Apple Music<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-news\/apple-music-for-artists-mobile-app-with-shazam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Shazams (yes, Shazams!)<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Insights and milestones for your music worldwide (for instance, \u201cYou passed 10,000 all-time plays in Canada\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Plays from playlists<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Most played songs<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Popular countries (with heat maps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Demographic and geographic information about your listeners (by song, album, playlist, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The really cool thing is that you don\u2019t even need to go through the rigamarole of claiming your profile with Apple Music if you\u2019re distributing with CD Baby. You can claim your Apple Music for Artists page right in your CD Baby account!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To claim your Apple Music for Artists profile:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Click Tools and Promotion on the Dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<span>Click Apple Music for Artists <\/span><span>Request Access Now<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<span>Or just head <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/auth.cdbaby.com\/account\/login?returnUrl=%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3DAC68A4B0-552C-4576-8356-32D5D2625100%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fmembers.cdbaby.com%252Fsignin-oidc%26response_mode%3Dform_post%26response_type%3Dcode%2520id_token%26scope%3Dopenid%2520profile%2520email%2520cdbAPI%2520cdbAuthApi%2520cdbMembers%26state%3DOpenIdConnect.AuthenticationProperties%253Dn1Wq4tivHT5TsRVmWqwDC5MDmXaJi69pvDCSWuVocFcjBzfGGlb97GoOzjyBuGWik8nGt9wIbqvAnU9VUY6nq2sWhxWc3YySedg5sCAfQf9pXJ4FACoiJ9RhF7n2z2oCm63QSr74IIQmP0YpHdZjTZHx1MCeA7zHNyDLpoMcwl6dM5d7pX5jkAhh25HnJzMt2fXgtTqNmEtMo-qHQ5VLW6M9LsEacoATZhgSMCp-miLz4sWMgWAfzYMYsqDLwg3l%26nonce%3D637479735851573037.YTU4NGYyZmEtMDhhYy00YjMxLTkxMTUtMGRlNGUwYWM3ZTQzOTA2YzM1N2ItODA4YS00ZWJlLTgwMGQtY2EyNmNlMzkxMjY0%26x-client-SKU%3DID_NET451%26x-client-ver%3D5.2.1.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>here<\/span><\/a><span> to be taken to the page<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_make_my_music_available_to_pre-save_on_Apple_Music\"><\/span><span>Can I make my music available to pre-save on Apple Music?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>In another parallel to Spotify<\/span><span>, Apple Music offers a feature similar to pre-saves. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/do-a-pre-add-pre-save-for-your-new-album-on-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>\u201cPre-adds\u201d<\/span><\/a><span> on Apple Music allow listeners to save an album that is available for pre-sale on iTunes to their Apple Music Library. On the sales start date, the album will automatically be available in the listener\u2019s Apple Music Library.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Pre-adds can also include an \u201cinstant gratification\u201d track if the artist chooses to make one available. This means when a listener saves an album, they can hear one song from that release right away. They are then notified when the full album launches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Apple_Music_pre-add_different_from_Spotify_pre-save\"><\/span><span>How is Apple Music pre-add different from Spotify pre-save?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>The only major <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/music-presave-differences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">difference between Spotify pre-saves and Apple Music pre-adds<\/a> is that only albums are eligible for Apple Music pre-adds. Single-song releases cannot be opted in for Apple Music pre-add.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_submit_my_music_for_Apple_Music_pre-add\"><\/span><span>How do I submit my music for Apple Music pre-add?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>You can opt in your album for Apple Music pre-add during the submission process with CD Baby. Follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<span>Select a release date far enough ahead of time to qualify for pre-add (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/release.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>use CD Baby\u2019s Release Generator<\/span><\/a><span> to plan it!)<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Opt in for distribution to both iTunes and Apple Music<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Select iTunes pre-sale<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Choose your pre-sale date<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Choose your instant gratification track<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_create_a_playlist_on_Apple_Music\"><\/span><span>How do I create a playlist on Apple Music?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Since Apple Music is a bit more exclusive in its membership thanks to its subscription-only approach, functions like playlist creation aren\u2019t as transparent as they are on other platforms. But <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT207542\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>making a playlist on Apple Music<\/span><\/a><span> is actually pretty easy once you know the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Open the Apple Music app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>At the bottom of your screen, tap Library.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Tap Playlists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Tap New Playlist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Give your playlist a name, then tap Add Music.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Search for music that you want to add, tap it, then tap Done.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span>You can also make your playlist public by selecting \u201cShow on My Profile and in Search.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_share_my_Apple_Music_playlist\"><\/span><span>How do I share my Apple Music playlist?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT211799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>share your Apple Music playlist<\/span><\/a><span> on social media by following these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Make sure that Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat is installed on your device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Open the Apple Music app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Find a song, album, or playlist that you want to share.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>When you find something, touch and hold it, then tap Share.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>In the apps section of the share sheet, tap Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat. If you don\u2019t see Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, swipe left on your apps, then tap More button.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Apple_Music_Radio\"><\/span><span>What is Apple Music Radio?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Earlier in this article we mentioned that iTunes Radio was merged into Beats Music to create Apple Music. So far we\u2019ve only talked about the on-demand music streaming portion of Apple Music, but the radio side still exists and is a versatile way to discover new music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT204944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Apple Music Radio<\/span><\/a><span> is divided into two separate sections:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<span>Apple Music 1, which is a 24\/7 radio station much like any traditional FM station. This radio station is further split into three stations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span>Apple Music 1: the flagship station of Apple Music 1 radio. This airs a mix of the latest songs from popular music genres like pop and rap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span>Apple Music Hits: this station airs hits from the previous three decades. Sure to cross appeal for Gen-Xers and Millennials alike.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span>Apple Music Country: Apple Music Radio\u2019s country station airs modern and classic country hits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<span>Apple Music Radio: unlike Apple Music 1, Apple Music Radio stations are not curated by DJs and can represent a broad swatch of genres. These stations are classified into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span>Semi-automated stations that are pre-created and organized by genre. So if you tuned into an \u201980s metal station you\u2019d expect to hear all the bangers from Maiden, Priest, Ozzy, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span>Custom stations are created by users. Now, these stations aren\u2019t completely customizable track-by-track. Instead, Apple Music\u2019s algorithm creates a station for you based on your taste and the song you\u2019re currently listening to.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To create a custom station on Apple Music:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Start listening to a song you enjoy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Click the ellipses (the three dots) button to the right of the song.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Select Create Station from the menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_send_fans_links_to_my_music_on_Apple_Music\"><\/span><span>How do I send fans links to my music on Apple Music?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Did you know there\u2019s a suite of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.applemediaservices.com\/apple-music\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>marketing tools<\/span><\/a><span> available through Apple Music? You can use these tools to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Create custom Apple Music links that you can share on social media and embed into Web code.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Links to your artist page, a specific album or even an individual track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Create a QR code fans can use their phone to scan that will take them directly to the page you\u2019re linking to.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>You can also use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/news\/turn-your-spotify-track-or-youtube-video-into-an-interactive-ad-that-reaches-real-music-fans-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Show.co\u2019s Ad Builder<\/span><\/a><span> to embed your songs into interactive ads on your fans\u2019 favorite websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And don\u2019t forget about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/the-most-common-mistake-artists-make-when-sharing-their-new-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>HearNow smart-links<\/span><\/a><span>, which house links to your music on platforms across the Internet, including Apple Music.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_iTunes_disappear\"><\/span><span>Did iTunes disappear?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>You may remember back in 2019 that Apple announced it was discontinuing iTunes. While this is true, they didn\u2019t completely put it out to pasture. Instead, Apple merged iTunes with Apple Music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>So yes, your fans can still buy and download your music on iTunes. They just click the iTunes Store tab in the Apple Music app. And CD Baby still distributes to iTunes, so make sure they\u2019re selected for those fans who want to purchase music instead of streaming!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\">The indie musician\u2019s guide to Apple Music<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When distributing your music, it\u2019s important to not put all your streaming platform eggs in one basket. While Spotify is a popular streaming platform, there are plenty of other platforms you should be distributing to in order to maximize your revenue. Case in point: Apple Music is often right alongside Spotify as the two major competing streaming giants in the world. That\u2019s because as of 2020, Apple Music is second to Spotify in overall subscribers. The numbers from our friends at MusicAlly break down like this: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2056","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-seo-blogs"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/author\/craig\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2056"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2056"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2056"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2056"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}