DIY Musician Blog

During every GRAMMY Awards season, artists campaign for support on their submissions from Recording Academy Voting Members — often referred to as “For Your Consideration” (FYC) campaigns. These efforts can help bring eligible releases to voters’ attention, but they also come with important rules and best practices. Artists who employ tactics or promotion information that viol...

In July, a broad coalition of music creators and companies around the world called for a unified approach to voluntary track labeling to give fans clearer information about the use of generative AI in...

The GRAMMY Awards are changing for 2027 with five new award categories and several eligibility updates designed to better reflect the changing landscape of artist development and release strategies. 

For independent artists, some of these changes are particularly notable. The Recording Academy is creating more opportunities for recognition across genres, making its def...

Haley Joelle is a singer-songwriter from Oregon. Her intimate pop sound blends authentic storytelling with ethereal vocals to create cinematic melodies that make songs feel like worlds unto themselves. 

Can you describe your music in three words or less?

I’d say delicate, timeless, and honest — and it has a lot of yearning in it.

What are some t...

Welcome to the CD Baby Artist Release Roundup — our monthly series celebrating standout releases from our artists around the world. 

From Haley Joelle’s long-distance heartbreaker to The Frst’s gnarly deathcore, slam metal mashup, it was an incredible month packed with variety. 

Listen to all the top releases from August and more in our