Having a Long Career in the Music Industry (Kevin Breuner from CD Baby)

Kevin has been with CD Baby for over 16 years and is currently Senior Vice President of Engagement and Education. He is also the host of the DIY Musician Podcast.

In this interview we discuss how he got involved with CD Baby, progressing within the company, and how the podcast saved his career. We also discuss how he got involved with the band Smalltown Poets leading to a single that charted, and then got signed to EMI.

Plus, we have lots of conversations about release distribution and strategy.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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