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Derek Minor on ‘No Labels Necessary’: Clout Ain’t Cash, Ownership Is
On a recent episode of the "No Labels Necessary" podcast, co-hosts Brandman Sean and Kory sat down with artist-turned-label-owner Derek...
May 5, 2025


UnitedMasters, EVEN Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Indie Artist Earnings
UnitedMasters and EVEN have entered a formal partnership designed to help independent artists monetize their music and connect more...
Apr 25, 2025


No Labels, No Limits: SilkSoSmart Breaks Down the Blueprint for Independent Music Marketing
On a new episode of the No Labels Necessary podcast, hosts Brandman Sean and Corey welcomed a guest whose insights are shaping the new...
Apr 23, 2025


How to Choose the Right Music Distributor, According to Brandman Sean
When it comes to choosing a music distributor, Brandman Sean of No Labels Necessary says artists are asking the wrong question. “I hate...
Apr 17, 2025


Instagram in 2025: What Artists Need to Know to Stay Visible and Paid
The playing field on Instagram has changed—again. And for independent artists navigating the blurred lines of creativity, culture, and...
Apr 17, 2025


“Good Enough Ain’t Good Enough”: RushDee on Nipsey Hussle’s 150% Hustle
Multi-platinum producer and industry executive RushDee delivered a compelling look behind the curtain of music business success during...
Apr 16, 2025


Inside Kato’s Private Briefing With Spotify: What Indie Artists Need to Know
In a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Spotify engages with creators, producer-entrepreneur Kato the Producer joined the No Labels...
Apr 9, 2025


At SXSW, Industry Leaders Break Down the Future of Music Monetization
At the 2024 SXSW festival, a group of industry insiders gathered for a timely conversation on the evolving role of technology in...
Apr 6, 2025


From Piracy to the Metaverse: Napster Plots Its Crypto Comeback
Napster, the notorious peer-to-peer file-sharing service that once upended the music industry, has been acquired by digital media and...
Apr 1, 2025


UnitedMasters’ Blueprint AI Helps Artists Plan, Promote, and Perform
Independent artists are taking more control of their careers than ever before, and UnitedMasters is making that process even more...
Mar 22, 2025


Streaming Success or Industry Scam? Spotify Exec Talks Royalties, Playlists, and AI
In an era where streaming dominates the music industry, transparency around artist payouts and platform policies remains a hot-button...
Mar 21, 2025


SXSW: From Streaming to AI: Legendary Music Lawyer Donald Passman on Music’s Evolution
At this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, one of the most anticipated discussions in the music sector was the featured session,...
Mar 19, 2025


Snoop Dogg Walks Away from Spotify, Embraces Web3 with Tune.FM
Snoop Dogg has never been afraid to shake things up, and his latest move proves just that. The hip-hop mogul and tech-savvy entrepreneur...
Mar 3, 2025


Blacc Sam Talks Nipsey Hussle’s Unreleased Music & the Marathon’s Next Chapter
Blacc Sam, brother of the late Nipsey Hussle and co-founder of The Marathon brand, sat down with Power 106 LA to discuss major business...
Feb 28, 2025


How Social Media and Streaming Keep Some Songs Alive Forever
The world of music streaming has brought some unexpected surprises. While fans might assume that Michael Jackson or Prince dominate...
Feb 25, 2025


How to Promote Your Song for $1,000: No Labels Necessary Breaks It Down
For independent artists trying to break into the industry, budgeting for promotion can be tricky. A $1,000 marketing budget might seem...
Feb 21, 2025


SpaceyMusic.com Just Launched, and It’s Redefining the Way Artists Buy Beats
In an industry where producers and artists are constantly looking for ways to connect and monetize their work, a new platform is changing...
Feb 20, 2025


How Ashley Ventura Builds Superstars, One Tour at a Time
Ashley Ventura has built her name in the world of touring, navigating the high-stakes, fast-moving industry as one of the most...
Feb 15, 2025


DJ Mustard: No Gimmicks, Just Music—Inside His Biggest Year Yet with BigBoyTV
DJ Mustard sat down with BigBoyTV to discuss his role in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, the meteoric rise of “Not Like Us,”...
Feb 13, 2025


Editorial: Why Suno’s CEO Doesn’t Get Musicians—And Why That Matters
When I first heard Suno CEO Mikey Shulman’s comments about music-making not being enjoyable, my first thought was: this guy has never...
Feb 12, 2025
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