{"id":2906,"date":"2021-06-15T22:08:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T22:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/"},"modified":"2021-06-15T22:08:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T22:08:04","slug":"10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things you should do as soon as you sign up for music distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 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\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#Preparing_your_music_for_a_successful_release\" >Preparing your music for a successful release.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#10_ways_to_make_the_most_of_your_next_release\" >10 ways to make the most of your next release<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#1_Claim_or_update_your_artist_profiles_on_streaming_platforms\" >1. Claim or update your artist profiles on streaming platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#2_Get_your_guaranteed_Spotify_Release_Radar_placement\" >2. Get your guaranteed Spotify Release Radar placement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#3_Upload_a_Spotify_Canvas_ahead_of_release\" >3. Upload a Spotify Canvas ahead of release<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#4_Market_your_music_with_Showco_for_FREE\" >4. Market your music with Show.co (for FREE)<\/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\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#5_Enter_your_lyrics_with_MusixMatch\" >5. Enter your lyrics with MusixMatch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#6_Professionalize_your_music_publishing_rights\" >6. Professionalize your music publishing rights.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#7_Monetize_your_music_across_YouTube_Instagram_Facebook_and_more\" >7. Monetize your music across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#8_Register_with_SoundExchange\" >8. Register with SoundExchange<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#9_Create_or_update_your_web_presence\" >9. Create or update your web presence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/15\/10-things-you-should-do-as-soon-as-you-sign-up-for-music-distribution\/#10_Plan_to_promote\" >10. Plan to promote!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparing_your_music_for_a_successful_release\"><\/span>Preparing your music for a successful release.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Whenever you release new music, you don\u2019t want it to just be AVAILABLE on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. You want people to care. Every new release should be a building block in your career, something that helps you reach more listeners and generate more royalties.<\/p>\n<p>So there\u2019s a big difference between releasing new music and having that music actually make an impact. Pressing \u201cfinalize\u201d in your CD Baby dashboard is just the start.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/common-cover-art-mistakes-that-will-get-your-music-removed-from-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designed your cover artwork<\/a>, gotten your <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/what-is-music-mastering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music mastered<\/a>, and signed it up for distribution, it\u2019s time to promote and monetize that new music.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_ways_to_make_the_most_of_your_next_release\"><\/span>10 ways to make the most of your next release<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Claim_or_update_your_artist_profiles_on_streaming_platforms\"><\/span>1. Claim or update your artist profiles on streaming platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Storefronts are important. You often decide to walk into a store (or not) based on your impression of a store\u2019s signage, window display, and lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Same with music platforms. Given that most people will be listening to your music on one of the big streaming services, you need to claim and customize your profiles to make the best impression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CD Baby helps you instantly claim your profiles with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/spotify-for-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify for Artists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/the-indie-musicians-guide-to-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Music for Artists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/amazon-music-for-artists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon Music for Artists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/youtube-official-artist-channel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube Official Artist Channel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>We also recommend you get verified with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/creators.deezer.com\/user\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deezer Backstage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/pandora-radio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pandora AMP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these artist dashboards have slightly different features, but your goal is the same: Brand your music, upload visuals to match your music\u2019s vibe, use any available promo tools, and look at the data to make smarter music marketing decisions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Get_your_guaranteed_Spotify_Release_Radar_placement\"><\/span>2. Get your guaranteed Spotify <em>Release Radar<\/em> placement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As long as you\u2019ve distributed your music well enough in advance, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/submit-a-song-directly-for-spotify-playlist-consideration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify\u2019s playlist pitching tool<\/a> to get your music onto all your followers\u2019 <em>Release Radar.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This same process also flags your music for editorial consideration and gives you the opportunity to provide additional <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/why-you-cant-afford-to-get-your-music-metadata-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music metadata<\/a> such as genre, instrumentation, mood, and \u201csounds-like\u201d artists, improving your music\u2019s chances of being recommended to the right listeners.<\/p>\n<p>Given that there are thousands of other releases being pitched to Spotify every day, though, the real dependable benefit is <em>Release Radar<\/em>!<\/p>\n<p>Spotify says your music needs to be delivered to them at least seven business days before your release date. But given that it takes a little while to process on both Spotify and your distributor\u2019s side, we recommend that you sign up for distribution long before that.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, many experts in music management, PR, and A&amp;R recommend you pitch your music 30 days in advance.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, give yourself plenty of time.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you need help planning, get <a href=\"https:\/\/release.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a FREE customized music release plan<\/a> to make sure you\u2019ll qualify for opportunities like Release Radar.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Upload_a_Spotify_Canvas_ahead_of_release\"><\/span>3. Upload a Spotify Canvas ahead of release<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Canvases are vertical videos that loop while tracks play in the Spotify app. Because we\u2019re drawn to visuals, the format has proven to boost all kinds of streaming engagement metrics.<\/p>\n<p>Since a Spotify Canvas is a maximum of 8-seconds long, it doesn\u2019t have to be a big commitment in terms of video production. What\u2019s really great is you can now upload them through Spotify for Artists well in advance of your release date.<\/p>\n<p><em>Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/spotify-canvas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to create and upload a Spotify Canvas<\/a> for your next song.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Market_your_music_with_Showco_for_FREE\"><\/span>4. Market your music with Show.co (for FREE)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.show.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Show.co<\/a> is an impressive suite of music marketing tools used by major labels and giant acts such as Maroon 5 and Tove Lo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With Show.co you can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grow your Spotify following<\/li>\n<li>Drive streams and saves on Spotify<\/li>\n<li>Grow your email list<\/li>\n<li>Boost YouTube video views<\/li>\n<li>Run fan contests<\/li>\n<li>And much more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a CD Baby artist, you get to use those same tools for FREE!<\/p>\n<p>To start an account, <a href=\"https:\/\/members.cdbaby.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">log into your CD Baby dashboard<\/a> and follow the \u201cfree marketing tools\u201d link. Then check out <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/music-marketing-actually-works-anatomy-successful-show-co-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these tips for creating a successful online music marketing campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Enter_your_lyrics_with_MusixMatch\"><\/span>5. Enter your lyrics with MusixMatch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Want your lyrics delivered to platforms like Instagram Reels, Amazon Music, and many more? Want your fans to create little lyric videos in Instagram Stories where the words are automatically appearing on screen in time to the music?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the beauty of a service called MusixMatch.\u00a0Make sure you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/t.musixmatch.com\/cdbaby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">verified with MusixMatch<\/a>, upload your lyrics, and then when your music is available, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/get-lyrics-on-instagram-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sync your lyrics with the audio.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Professionalize_your_music_publishing_rights\"><\/span>6. Professionalize your music publishing rights.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you write original music or lyrics, you own the <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-rights\/music-publishing-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">music publishing rights<\/a> to those songs. But do you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/members.cdbaby.com\/publishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">publishing administrator<\/a> to help you actually put those rights to use, collect all the publishing royalties that your music generates, and register your songs with collection societies around the world?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what CD Baby Pro Publishing does, and you can upgrade any release you\u2019re distributing through CD Baby for a one-time fee (no annual fees). Get started <a href=\"https:\/\/members.cdbaby.com\/publishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Monetize_your_music_across_YouTube_Instagram_Facebook_and_more\"><\/span>7. Monetize your music across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to skip a lot of the \u201cextras\u201d when you\u2019re rushing through the music release process, but go back now and make sure you\u2019re set up to make the biggest impact and earn the most money \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-rights\/how-to-monetize-your-music-on-every-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social video monetization<\/a> (which is included with all CD Baby distribution).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/members.cdbaby.com\/youtube.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">When you monetize your music on social platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, <\/a>you\u2019ll earn revenue from the usage of your track in videos on those platforms, even if they were created or uploaded by OTHER people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Register_with_SoundExchange\"><\/span>8. Register with SoundExchange<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re the owner of your own sound recording, the primary artist on the recording, or a member of the band, there are additional digital performance royalties you\u2019re owed whenever your music is played on internet and satellite radio (Pandora, SiriusXM, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>But since these royalties are associated with the recording and not the song, they are not considered publishing royalties \u2014 so your <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-rights\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-performing-rights-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">performing rights organization<\/a> (such as ASCAP or BMI) can\u2019t collect them.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where SoundExchange comes in. SoundExchange will collect that money and distribute it to performing artists and players.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soundexchange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">To collect your digital performance royalties, register with SoundExchange today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Create_or_update_your_web_presence\"><\/span>9. Create or update your web presence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not really present online? Both <a href=\"https:\/\/bandzoogle.com\/cdbaby?pc=diymusicianblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bandzoogle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hearnow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HearNow<\/a> give you great, simple options for creating a website for your music.<\/p>\n<p><em>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/musician-tips\/music-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The indie musician\u2019s guide to building a professional website.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already got a website (and a billion social profiles), it\u2019s time to refresh them with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New music announcements<\/li>\n<li>New artist photos and videos<\/li>\n<li>Updated bios<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Plan_to_promote\"><\/span>10. Plan to promote!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Want people to care about your songs? You have a wide range of options. Now is the time to set a course and produce content.<\/p>\n<p>Gonna send emails announcing your release? Write those emails in advance. Planning a bunch of social content for your launch-week? Great, create that content ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shooting videos? Think about ALL your video needs, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vertical teasers for Stories<\/li>\n<li>Music video<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-rights\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-youtube-art-tracks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Track<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Performance Video<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/creating-good-lyric-video-less-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lyric Video<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/spotify-canvas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spotify Canvas<\/a> (mentioned above)<\/li>\n<li>Behind-the-Scenes<\/li>\n<li>Video ads in vertical, wide, and square<\/li>\n<li>And on and on and on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2026 and then get to work creating those videos long before your music is out.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because you will have your hands full when your music is newly launched. Trust me. There\u2019s no shortage of things to do the week of your release, especially if you want to keep up responding to every comment, email, DMs, etc.<\/p>\n<p>So prepare as much as you can, as early as you can.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/release.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want help planning your release? Get your free, customized timeline for successful music distribution and promotion.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>That\u2019s a long list of things to do in order to make the most of your next release. Honestly, the list could be a lot longer, but hopefully these items give you a better idea of what to focus on if your music hours are limited.<\/p>\n<p>As always, if you have questions, holler in the comments!<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/releasing-music\/10-things-soon-sign-new-music-distribution\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 things you should do as soon as you sign up for music distribution<\/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>Preparing your music for a successful release. Whenever you release new music, you don\u2019t want it to just be AVAILABLE on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. You want people to care. Every new release should be a building block in your career, something that helps you reach more listeners and generate more royalties. So there\u2019s a big difference between releasing new music and having that music actually make an impact. Pressing \u201cfinalize\u201d in your CD Baby dashboard is just the start. 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