Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Derrick Milano knows how to turn life lessons into hit records. Sitting down for an in-depth...

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

Music attorney and artist advocate Miss Krystle has filed class action lawsuits against generative AI music companies Suno and Udio,...

Grammy-winning producer Timbaland is placing a major bet on artificial intelligence with the launch of Stage Zero, a new entertainment...

A leading music attorney says the U.S. Copyright Office’s recent report on artificial intelligence and copyright law could become a game...

Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment are in licensing negotiations with artificial intelligence music...

In a candid conversation on The Manager's Playbook  podcast, the former president of Capitol Records UK opened up about a deeply personal...

In a conversation rich with insights on music, culture, entrepreneurship, and the shifting dynamics of content creation, Troy and Rashad...

In an industry built on image, access, and often silence, Gongu “Gu” Roach steps forward as a rare voice—one not only willing to...

"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 fiery episode of The Raydar Report , music executive and cultural critic Ray Daniels offered a wide-ranging critique of the power...

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...

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...

On a recent episode of the "No Labels Necessary" podcast, co-hosts Brandman Sean and Kory sat down with artist-turned-label-owner Derek...

UnitedMasters and EVEN have entered a formal partnership designed to help independent artists monetize their music and connect more...

On a new episode of the No Labels Necessary  podcast, hosts Brandman Sean and Corey welcomed a guest whose insights are shaping the new...

When it comes to choosing a music distributor, Brandman Sean of No Labels Necessary  says artists are asking the wrong question. “I hate...

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

Multi-platinum producer and industry executive RushDee delivered a compelling look behind the curtain of music business success during...

In a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Spotify engages with creators, producer-entrepreneur Kato the Producer joined the No Labels...

At the 2024 SXSW festival, a group of industry insiders gathered for a timely conversation on the evolving role of technology in...

Napster, the notorious peer-to-peer file-sharing service that once upended the music industry, has been acquired by digital media and...

Independent artists are taking more control of their careers than ever before, and UnitedMasters is making that process even more...

In an era where streaming dominates the music industry, transparency around artist payouts and platform policies remains a hot-button...

At this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, one of the most anticipated discussions in the music sector was the featured session,...

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...

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...

The world of music streaming has brought some unexpected surprises. While fans might assume that Michael Jackson or Prince dominate...

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

In an industry where producers and artists are constantly looking for ways to connect and monetize their work, a new platform is changing...

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

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,”...

When I first heard Suno CEO Mikey Shulman’s comments about music-making not being enjoyable, my first thought was: this guy has never...

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

Getty images Kendrick Lamar doesn’t do many interviews, so when he sat down with Nadeska and Ebro Darden ahead of his Super Bowl...

Kanye West has never been one to follow the rules. Whether it’s redefining the sound of hip-hop, reshaping fashion, or challenging the...

Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) recently announced a new multi-year agreement that promises "better payouts for artists and...

Isaac Hayes III, the CEO of Fanbase, recently joined B High ATL for a candid and in-depth conversation that transcended the typical tech...

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

The No Labels Necessary team released a quick video outlining four music PR strategies for 2025. These strategies include mic drop...

Drea Jackson, Senior Manager of Artist and Label Relations at SoundCloud, recently joined the "One More Time" podcast to discuss the...

Dallas-born rapper Zillionaire Doe is making major moves, officially signing to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group (CMG). The 23-year-old...

Timbaland is no stranger to innovation. From creating iconic beats for Missy Elliott and Aaliyah to shaping the sounds of Justin...

Timbaland, the legendary producer who has crafted hits for decades, continues to redefine his career and the music industry by embracing...

With the looming potential of a TikTok ban in the U.S. and a growing focus on monetization in the creator economy, Fanbase is positioning...

Breaking an artist in today’s music industry isn’t just about getting streams—it’s about embedding the artist into the cultural...

Introduction: A Mixtape Era Staple For countless fans, DatPiff wasn’t just a website; it was a gateway to a golden era of hip-hop. I...

“The Boss” Gold Death Row Lil Bitcoin. Courtesy of Crypto.com In 2025, the intersection of music and NFTs continues to transform how...

It’s not every day that we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what goes on at a record label—even more so when it’s one as cool and...