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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...
Jul 5, 2025


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...
Jul 3, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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
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