For independent artists looking to protect their music and establish legal proof of ownership, copyright registration is an essential—and...

In the music industry, the creative magic of songwriting often collides with the cold, calculated world of rights management and...

Top music attorney and longtime independent artist advocate Miss Krystle is leading a major class action lawsuit against AI music...

"Nobody gets handed a seat at the table. You build your own chair, drag it in, and hope someone doesn’t pull it out from under you."...

No Labels Necessary, the music business YouTube channel hosted by Brandman Sean and Kory, dropped a valuable guide for independent...

In a rare, reflective conversation with Curtiss King, Terrence "Punch" Henderson, president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), traced the...

The playing field on Instagram has changed—again. And for independent artists navigating the blurred lines of creativity, culture, and...

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...

In an era where artists struggle to turn streams into sustainable income, sync licensing is proving to be one of the most reliable...

For independent artists trying to break into the industry, budgeting for promotion can be tricky. A $1,000 marketing budget might seem...

Ashley Ventura has built her name in the world of touring, navigating the high-stakes, fast-moving industry as one of the most...

Independent artist Kennedy Ryon is rewriting the playbook for rising musicians. In a time when touring costs are skyrocketing, the...

Rakim, a name synonymous with hip-hop royalty, is breaking new ground in the world of finance.  The legendary MC, known for...

Complex, a brand once synonymous with the pulse of hip hop, streetwear, and youth culture, is now in a pivotal stage of evolution. In a...

Twitch is making waves in the music world with its newly announced DJ Program, giving DJs a legal avenue to livestream mainstream music...

In a recent move that caught the industry’s attention, Kendrick Lamar chose to conduct an in-depth interview outside the traditional hip...

Sean Brandman Taylor, co-founder of No Labels Necessary, a music-first marketing agency, recently shared his insights on how artists...

West Coast rapper Dom Kennedy recently opened up about the ongoing struggle to get his 2012 Yellow Album  on streaming platforms like...

Tommy Richman’s viral TikTok hit Million Dollar Baby  is set to compete in the rap categories at the 2025 Grammys, despite the artist’s...