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Protect Your Music, Your Royalties, and Your Future—Even from AI. Music Attorney Miss Krystle Walks Through Copyright Registration
For independent artists looking to protect their music and establish legal proof of ownership, copyright registration is an essential—and...
2 days ago
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Andrew Southworth Talks Ad Tactics, Artist Growth, and Data-Driven Success for Indies on the One More Time Podcast
Andrew Southworth didn’t plan to become one of the most trusted resources for independent artists navigating the digital music space—but...
3 days ago
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The Connector Behind the Curtain: Ray Daniels' Industry Playbook
In a revealing episode of The Manager’s Playbook , Ray Daniels shared a blueprint for building an impactful music career—one rooted not...
5 days ago
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Inside the Venice Music x No Name Studios Event: Legacy, Lessons and Live Mixes
Walking into No Name Studios for the Venice Music collab event felt less like entering a studio and more like stepping into hip-hop...
7 days ago
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CapCut’s Terms Say You Can’t Really Sue Them (Well, Maybe for $50)
Top music attorney Miss Krystle is sounding the alarm on CapCut’s newly updated terms of service. In a recent video, the Arizona-based...
Jun 24
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Cabrea Casey Pulls Back the Curtain on Publishing: Essential Lessons for Independent Artists
In the music industry, the creative magic of songwriting often collides with the cold, calculated world of rights management and...
Jun 23
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How Indie Artists Are Winning Big with Whop: Brandman Sean Breaks Down the Clipping Campaign Strategy
In today’s ever-shifting digital music landscape, independent artists face more opportunities—and more challenges—than ever before. With...
Jun 23
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6x Grammy Winner Derrick Milano on How the Music Business Really Works for Songwriters
Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Derrick Milano knows how to turn life lessons into hit records. Sitting down for an in-depth...
Jun 20
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Suno, Udio Lawsuit Update: AI Firms Admit to Copying Tens of Millions of Songs
Top music attorney and longtime independent artist advocate Miss Krystle is leading a major class action lawsuit against AI music...
Jun 19
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Top Music Attorney Files Class Action Lawsuits Against AI Platforms Suno and Udio
Music attorney and artist advocate Miss Krystle has filed class action lawsuits against generative AI music companies Suno and Udio,...
Jun 17
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AI Can Make a Pop Star—But It Can’t Fake a Rap Story
Grammy-winning producer Timbaland is placing a major bet on artificial intelligence with the launch of Stage Zero, a new entertainment...
Jun 13
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The Vibe Must Be Right: Inside Bryan-Michael Cox’s Creative Process with "NLN"
Music producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox joined hosts Sean and Kory on the "No Labels Necessary" podcast for a wide-ranging...
Jun 3
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Top Music Attorney Miss Krystle, Weighs Legal Action for Independent Artists in Wake of AI Copyright Report
A leading music attorney says the U.S. Copyright Office’s recent report on artificial intelligence and copyright law could become a game...
Jun 2
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Major Labels in Talks With AI Music Startup Suno Amid Controversy
Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment are in licensing negotiations with artificial intelligence music...
Jun 2
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Former Capitol Records President Talks Industry Shifts on The Manager’s Playbook
In a candid conversation on The Manager's Playbook  podcast, the former president of Capitol Records UK opened up about a deeply personal...
May 27
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From the Inside Out: A Former Label Exec Talks Culture, Contracts, and the Cost of Success
"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."...
May 15
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No Labels Necessary Shares 10 Essential Tips for Crowdfunding Your Next Music Project
No Labels Necessary, the music business YouTube channel hosted by Brandman Sean and Kory, dropped a valuable guide for independent...
May 13
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From South Central to CEO: G Perico’s Business Blueprint
Los Angeles rapper G Perico has made a name for himself with a slick, throwback West Coast sound—but his moves off the mic are becoming...
May 8
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How Live Nation Took Over Live Music — and Locked Everyone Else Out
The average price of a concert ticket has nearly doubled in the last decade — and no company is more deeply embedded in that change than...
May 5
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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
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