CD Baby Unveils ‘Stages Selects’ Program to Aid Independent Artists

CD Baby, Downtown Music’s direct-to-creator platform, has introduced its Stages Selects program, designed to provide “high-level” support to 10 emerging independent artists.

How it works:

• The program offers select artists priority distribution, targeted DSP marketing, paid digital campaign support, and strategic guidance around release planning and rollout.

• While CD Baby is an artist-direct digital music distributor, Stages Selects is “designed as a full-service partnership that gives independent artists the resources and support needed to reach new audiences,” as per the company.

• The launch comes as Downtown enters a new chapter following its acquisition by Virgin Music Group earlier this year.

First up:

• Stages Selects launches with Morgan Nagler’s debut album, I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It.

What they said:

• Molly Neuman, President of CD Baby: “Morgan Nagler’s debut album is a testament to the power and passion of human creativity in this complicated time. The purity of her voice, musicianship and songwriting make this album the perfect way for us to launch Stages Selects. CD Baby has always stood for artistry and providing direct access for the musicians we work with. We could not be more proud to kick off with Morgan Nagler and her team at Little Operation Records.”