“Cdbaby are crooks and scammers” They never actually set it up and never provided the service. I've sent multiple emails and even a bbb complaint, but no response. Basically they stole my money and didn't even pretend to provide the publishing device. These people are complete crooks and scam artists.
What is going on with CD Baby?
“In order to provide the tools and services you need to succeed in an evolving music ecosystem, we've made the decision to retire the CD Baby retail store on March 31st, 2020. We're going to focus on what is making a difference for musicians today: our distribution, monetization, and promotion services.”Feb 18, 2020
Submission Type CD Baby Standard
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Limitations/Benefits Worldwide digital distribution Worldwide CD distribution Make money on YouTube Sync licensing for TV, film, and games
CD Baby Commission $4 cut of physical sales 9% of Download & Streaming Revenues 30% of YouTube, Facebook & IG collection
Should I use CD Baby?
CD Baby can be as beneficial for an unsigned musician as a record label is for its clients. It is an easy route to distribution for artists who are just starting out, or ones who don't want the bureaucracy of a record label.Aug 19, 2020
Should I use CD Baby or DistroKid?
While DistroKid is a great choice for artists who frequently release music and aren't interested in any additional services, CD Baby is better for musicians with a slower song rollout. CD Baby charges per release, and most of the add-ons are included in the price of a release.Jul 26, 2021
Can you use both DistroKid and CD Baby?
Your agreement with CD Baby is non-exclusive. You are able to use multiple distribution companies at once, but please make sure that your content is not being distributed to the same partner more than once.Nov 30, 2020
Which music distributor is the fastest?
Which Music Distributor is Fastest? Distrokid has the fastest music distribution times out of all the music distribution companies. They push your music to stores 10-20 times faster than any other distributor. They are also listed as preferred distributors by Spotify, so you can expect times to be faster.Dec 14, 2020
What is the best distributor for Spotify?
The best music distributor in 2021 as recommended by Spotify is DistroKid. DistroKid is at the #1 position in Spotify's list of preferred music distributors and is a very popular choice for artists because, for a small annual fee, artists get fast unlimited song uploads while getting to keep 100% of their income.Jun 1, 2021
Is CD Baby one time fee?
We charge a ONE-TIME fee per release with NO annual fees. Beyond our initial setup fee, we only make money when you do, so you can continue to release music worry-free.
Does CD Baby pay monthly?
How often do you pay my royalties? CD Baby Pro Publishing Administration distributes royalties quarterly. We pay as quickly as possible after receiving distributions from all collection societies.Nov 30, 2020