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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

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English


Episodes
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#165 | Concert Ticket Price Rises Are Outpacing Inflation... Here's What It Means For Artists

5/2/2024
Sign Up For Too Lost & Use Our Promo Code NOLABEL https://www.toolost.com/ Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod165 Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:18:27

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#164 | What Artists Are Getting Wrong About Music Lawyers

4/30/2024
Episode 164 Ryan Schmidt is a Music Business Lawyer helping artists win! As a professional musician, he experienced firsthand the cutthroat nature of the business and the restrictive contracts creatives are too often asked to sign. Answering the call to be a fighter for his fellow artists, Ryan knew he needed to pursue a career in law. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod164 Check out Ryan Schmidt: https://bowenschmidt.com/contact-us/ https://www.instagram.com/ryanschmidt.esq/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:10 Who Owns the Master?? 9:12 Explaining Artist Options for Deals 13:20 Different Types of Artist Managers 16:20 Manager's Flat Fees vs Percentages 20:24 Music Lawyer's Role Explained 24:58 What Artist Are Getting Wrong About Music Lawyers 29:02 Artist Trademark and Copyright Advice 31:24 Bad Bunny Sues Fan Over Concert Footage 37:07 Sony Sues Trefuego for $800K (Get your samples CLEARED) 54:40 Who Should Be Leading Music Industry Legal Changes? Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:58:07

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#163 | Artists Have A New Boogeyman... (and it's not the record labels)

4/25/2024
Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod163 Timestamps: Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:20:32

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#162 | First Step For Indie Artist Growth, Publishing Royalties EXPLAINED, Why Early Labels FAIL Artists

4/23/2024
@MusicMoneyMakeover has been in the music business for 20 years—starting as a producer and engineer before moving into artist management as a record label owner and then finally deciding it was time to start his music publishing company. He's worked with some of the best and brightest in the industry so he can tell you firsthand what it takes to succeed. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod162 Follow @MusicMoneyMakeover on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/musicmoneymakeover/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:34:28

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#161 | From Regular Job To Full-Time Indie Artist, Managing $20K in Paid Ads, Spotify Payouts Ft Nate Rose

4/18/2024
Learn From The Music Industry and Join Too Lost's Office Hours Every Monday: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcumorjouE9FwTbjLjpOoCa5cirveEHYZ For more information on Too Lost, visit their IG: https://www.instagram.com/toolost/ Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod161 Follow Nate Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naterosemusic/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:30 The Beginning of Nate Rose's Music Career 4:30 You Don't Need A Viral Moment 7:40 From Soundcloud to Spotify 9:14 The Reason to Rebrand Nate Rose 12:11 My Spotify Payout Baseline 18:58 Best Time To Go Full Time in Music 23:48 The Problem with Major Labels 25:23 Starting a Writing Camp 32:15 The Story Behind "Level up" Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:36:33

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#160 | How Dax Turned Himself Into An Indie Music Superstar (INTERVIEW) Ft. @Thatsdax

4/16/2024
Dax, who found his passion for writing while on a bus with his basketball team, transitioned into music, gaining recognition with his mixtape "2pac Reincarnation Vol 2: As Told By Dax" in 2017. He continued to release music, with notable singles like "Cash Me Outside" and "Dear God". Dax's career further expanded with the release of his debut studio album "Pain Paints Paintings" in October 2021, followed by successful singles like "Dear Alcohol" and a collaboration with Elle King. With his success, he was able to build 2.3 million Instagram followers, 6.34 million YouTube subscribers, and 3.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Dax has established himself as an indie music superstar. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod160 Follow Dax on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thatsdax/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 00:02:01 - Setting Goals as an Indie Artist 00:05:39 - Viral Poetry and Indie Music Journey 00:12:59 - The Power of Asking 00:21:00 - The Struggle of a Small Town Artist 00:22:48 - The Unplanned Release of "Dear Alcohol" 00:26:31 - The Power of Songwriting 00:31:45 - How to Embrace Artist Failure 00:43:31 - Understanding Human Psychology in Music Creation 00:49:13 - Open Verse Challenges 00:51:00 - Creating Songs with Longevity 00:53:02 - Staying disciplined and focused in the industry 00:54:57 - Creating Yourself through Direction Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:57:53

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#159 | Hip Hop IS NOT DEAD (The Royal Rumble Rap Beef of 2024)

4/15/2024
Want to grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/ Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency Chapters: Chapters: 0:00 - Hip Hop's Royal Rumble 00:01:34 - Drake's Ability to Take on Multiple Artists 00:10:38 - Rick Ross Responds to Drake 00:19:38 - Protecting Your Image in the Industry 00:22:38 - The Impact on J. Cole and Being On Brand 00:24:05 - Under Radar Beef in Hip-Hop 00:25:41 - The Culture Always Wins 00:32:57 - Rick Ross' Response to the Drama 00:35:46 - Metro Boomin and the Beef Tracks 00:40:09 - Drake's Achilles Heels 00:43:05 - Twists and Turns in the Music Industry #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:44:52

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#158 | Indie Artist Bully: Music Attorney Exposes DSPs For Stealing Artist's Money? Ft. Top Music Attorney

4/11/2024
Learn From The Music Industry and Join Too Lost's Office Hours Every Monday: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcumorjouE9FwTbjLjpOoCa5cirveEHYZ For more information on Too Lost, visit their IG: https://www.instagram.com/toolost/ Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod156 This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:50:55

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#157 | Why J. Cole Apologized and Removed His DISS Track on Kendrick Lamar

4/9/2024
Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 This channel is run, by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/ #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:34:27

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#156 | Growing A Profit-Sharing Label With Russ, Monetizing Your Fanbase, The Artist Economy Ft. Bugus

4/4/2024
Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod156 Follow Bugus on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/bugus/?hl=en https://twitter.com/bugusdiemon Timestamps: This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:48:12

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#155 | 6 Easy Social Media Post To Break An Artist in 2024 (Part 1)

4/2/2024
Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod155 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 03:07 6 Different Post Styles 03:22 Post Style #1: Music Driven Post 09:09 Post Style #2: Narrative Driven Post 14:04 Post Style #3: Cultural Moment Post 17:21 Post Style #4: Brand Perception Post 23:13 Post Style #5: Association Post 32:48 Post Style #6: Lifestyle Coverage Post This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:39:07

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#154 | Monetize Your Music Career: How Indie Artists Can Control Their Royalties ft. Rameen Satar

3/28/2024
Take control of your music career: https://www.joinbands.co/ Learn From The Music Industry and Join Too Lost's Office Hours Every Monday: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcumorjouE9FwTbjLjpOoCa5cirveEHYZ For more information on Too Lost, visit their IG: https://www.instagram.com/toolost/ Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod154 This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:15:05

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#153 | Why Are These Artists Going Independent? (New Indie Artist Platform?)

3/26/2024
Learn From The Music Industry and Join Too Lost's Office Hours Every Monday: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcumorjouE9FwTbjLjpOoCa5cirveEHYZ For more information on Too Lost, visit their IG: https://www.instagram.com/toolost/ Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod153 This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:29:59

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#152 | Indie Artist Grew 3,000,000 MONTHLY Streams, Hooking Spotify Listeners, + TikTok w/ Chaz Bademan

3/21/2024
Get direct 1:1 access to the team that has been responsible for launching over 100 indie artist careers.👇🏽 https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=nln152 Chaz Bademan Socials: https://www.instagram.com/chazbademan/ Chapters: 0 Intro 00:06:18 - TikTok: A Shift in the Music Industry 00:13:02 - Finding Your Authentic Style in Short Form Content 00:19:34 - His Artists Success on TikTok 00:27:23 - Spotify Release Strategy 00:38:35 - The Importance of Data and Alignment in Creative Work 00:44:44 - Finding Flow in Music Creation 00:47:46- Tapping into Artist Frequencies This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:01:09:51

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#151 | This is About to Make A LOT of Artists Money...

3/19/2024
Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod151 This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:35:10

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#150 | Rebranding, Authentic Music & The Struggles Of A Small Town Artist w/ Lawrence Matthews

3/14/2024
Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 www.ForeverFanMusic.com/nolabels Chapters: 0:00 - The Journey of a New Artist 00:01:54 - The Desperation of Small Town Artists 00:03:45 - Starting Over and Finding Myself Again 00:05:42 - Finding Freedom through Music Production 00:07:39 - How To Change Your Career Around 00:09:31 - Creating Music To Save My Life 00:13:39 - Building a Name in the Memphis Music Scene 00:15:26 - Building a Fan Base in the Arts Community 00:17:33 - Being Known in the Memphis Scene 00:19:32 - Overcoming Your Home Town's Narrative 00:23:33 - Tapping into Dungeon Family Vibes 00:25:31 - Southern Influence in Hip Hop 00:27:43 - Authenticity in Early Hip-Hop Videos 00:29:40 - Representing My Real Life 00:31:35 - The Personal Connection to the Place 00:33:35 - Being True to Yourself as an Artist 00:35:38 - Living and Creating as Myself 00:37:33 - The Voice of the Unheard 00:39:35 - Discovering My Passion in Visual Art 00:41:27 - Pursuing a Different Path 00:43:36 - Investing in Music 00:45:42 - Focusing on Music and Growth 00:47:56 - Love for Music and the Arts 00:49:53 - The Obsession with Music 00:51:54 - The Struggle to Make Art 00:53:54 - Pursuing My Passion through Music and Art 00:55:50 - The Treacherous Road to Success 00:57:48 - The Journey of Struggle and Achievement Lawrence Matthews Socials: https://www.instagram.com/goldenboi.co/ This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:59:50

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#149 | Where The Music Industry is About To Go...

3/12/2024
Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02👇🏽 www.ForeverFanMusic.com/nolabels Chapters: 0:00 - Industry Waves and Predicting Music Trends 00:05:32 - The Rise of Country in the Hip-Hop/R&B Audience 00:11:40 - Creating Opportunities in the Music Industry 00:17:14 - The Relevance of Country Music in Different Cultures 00:23:09 - The Impact of Labels on Artistic Choices 00:39:24 - The Rise of the Country Wave This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:50:50

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#148 | Artist Who DOMINATES TikTok REVEALS Endless Fan-building Content Strategy w/ Jayo

3/7/2024
Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS👇🏽 www.ForeverFanMusic.com/nolabels Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod148 Jayo Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jayo/?hl=en This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:01:10:50

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#147 | Successful Indie Artist Reveals The Keys Making Money, Touring & Branding w/ Kota The Friend

3/5/2024
Join Kota The Friend as he visits No Labels Necessary to offer invaluable insights and guidance for fellow indie artists. Drawing from his own experiences, Kota provides a roadmap through the intricate landscape of the indie music industry, offering practical advice and inspiration to help you navigate your own path to success. Want help on what your personal strategy should look like? Join our 1k Fans in 30 Days challenge. It's ONLY $1 (for now) 👇🏽 https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/30days?el=nlnyt146 Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod143 Kota The Friend Socials: https://www.instagram.com/kotathefriend/?hl=en This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:01:01:07

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#146 | How to Blow Up Your Music in 2024 (It's Global & Cheaper)

2/29/2024
Want help on what your personal strategy should look like? Join our 1k Fans in 30 Days challenge. It's ONLY $1 (for now) 👇🏽 https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/30days?el=nlnyt146 How to Blow Up Your Music in 2024 (It's Global & Cheaper) Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod143 This channel is run by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Duration:00:31:42