CD Baby is a music distribution and monetization platform which enables independent artists to sell their music online. The brand was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. CD Baby's mission is to help artists get their music heard, make money from their music, and build their careers as musicians.
CD Baby was founded in 1998 by musician Derek Sivers in Woodstock, New York.
In 2008, the company moved its headquarters from New York to Portland, Oregon.
In 2010, CD Baby was acquired by online music retailer and distributor, Disc Makers.
In 2013, CD Baby launched a music streaming service, which allowed artists to deliver their music to major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal.
In 2019, CD Baby announced a partnership with Audible Magic to provide music recognition services for YouTube’s Content ID program to help protect artists’ music on the platform.
As of 2021, CD Baby has helped over 675,000 independent musicians sell their music in over 150 countries.
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CD Baby Pro is a music publishing administration service that collects performance royalties for songwriters.
CD Baby Sync Licensing provides music licensing opportunities for independent artists to have their music featured in TV, film, advertisements, and video games.
CD Baby Distribution allows musicians to sell their music on all major streaming platforms and digital music stores, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
CD Baby is a music distribution and monetization platform which enables independent artists to sell their music online. They provide services such as music distribution, publishing administration, and sync licensing.
CD Baby charges a one-time distribution fee of $9.95 per single and $29 per album. They also take a commission of 9% on all digital sales and streaming revenue generated by the artist.
CD Baby distributes music to all major streaming platforms and digital music stores such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer.
CD Baby Pro is a music publishing administration service that collects performance royalties for songwriters. They register songs with performance rights organizations (PROs) such as ASCAP and BMI, and collect royalties when a song is played on radio, TV, or in public places.
It takes approximately 1-3 business days for CD Baby to distribute music to digital stores and streaming platforms. However, some platforms may take longer to process new releases.