CD Baby
CD Baby is a music distribution platform for independent artists, offering global distribution to 150+ streaming services with simple one-time pricing and no subscription fees.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1998
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Tracy Maddux
About
CD Baby is a globally recognized leader in the music industry and the first platform to offer artists direct distribution to their fans. Founded in 1998 by musician Derek Sivers, the company started as a way for him to sell his own CDs online and quickly grew into the largest online distributor of independent music. Today, CD Baby is home to over 2 million artists and has paid out more than $1 billion in royalties. The company is built by musicians, for musicians, and is committed to making success in the music business accessible to all. CD Baby offers a complete suite of artist services, including digital distribution to 150+ streaming and download platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and YouTube, as well as physical distribution, cover song licensing, and promotional tools. With simple, one-time pricing starting at $9.99 per release and no annual fees, CD Baby empowers independent artists to keep over 90% of their revenue. The company is part of Virgin Music Group and operates with a hybrid workforce based in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, and Portland, Oregon.