No Labels Necessary
No Labels Necessary is a weekly podcast about marketing in the music industry, from independent artists to major labels. It is hosted by Sean 'Brandman' Taylor and Jacorey 'Kohrey' Barkley, founders of ContraBrand Agency. The show explores how digital content and marketing can help artists impact culture and build their careers.
Episodes
#222 | Home Studio vs $1M Studio Tour: Do Artists Still Need Recording Studios?
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 grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing
#221 | The Biggest Artist Fumble: Ignoring Streamers (How BabyChiefDoIt Got It Right)
Get a CUSTOM Music Strategy and work with us 1:1 HERE:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/brand-blueprint?el=YoutubeThis 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 grow your music career
#220 | Lifestyle Doesn’t Build a Fanbase.. (The REAL Truth)
Get a CUSTOM Music Strategy and work with us 1:1 HERE:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/brand-blueprint?el=YoutubeThis 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 grow your music career
#219 | NEW Music Release Strategy 2025 (Use Albums To Grow Your Hardcore Fanbase)
Get a CUSTOM Music Strategy and work with us 1:1 HERE:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/brand-blueprint?el=SpotifyArtist Branding: The Halloween Theory https://youtu.be/lr2JLHWJNBY?si=ZFqGR4p3PrILoO69This 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 artist
#218 | Grammy Award Winning Engineer Why Artists Should Stop Mixing Their Own Music
Follow Biz on IG:https://www.instagram.com/jacobbizmorrisTimestamp:1:03 Building a Team vs. Handling it AllBiz emphasizes the benefits of artists building a team from the outset, highlighting that it reduces stress, allows for shared workload, and enables everyone to grow financially as the artist succeeds. He notes that while some artists can do everything themselves, it often leads to burnout.2:
#217 | How a Substitute Teacher Went Viral & Made His Music Career FULL TIME w/ Jayo
Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyFollow Jayo on IG:https://www.instagram.com/jayo/Timestamps:0:00 – How It All Started (First Viral Video) 0:40 – From Teacher to TikTok Star 1:26 – Rapid Growth and Inner Conflict 2:11 – First Successful Music-Comedy Hybrid 3:06 – Turning a Skit Into a Music Series 4:27 – Burnout and Mental Health Crash
#216 | How To Get Famous Doing Cover Songs On Social Media (AND GET PAID)
Check out Landr & Get 20% Off: https://glnk.io/5wllp/seanThis 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 grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessa
#215 | The Music Industry in 40 Minutes...
Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyTimestamps:0:51 The Music Industry Killed Creativity?9:00 Too Many Artists ARE TRYING TOO HARD19:12 Its Not Your Music Marketing Thats Bad.. 27:50 WHAT WILL SAVE ARTISTS33:46 STOP DOING SHOWSThis channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohre
#214 | The 9x Grammy-Winning Producer Playbook: The Secret to Creating Timeless Hits w/ Bryan-Michael Cox
🎙️ Bryan-Michael Cox: The Genius Behind R&B’s Greatest HitsIn this exclusive interview, Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox sits down with the No Labels Necessary Podcast to talk about his legendary career, the power of collaboration, the evolution of R&B, and what it takes to create timeless music. From Mariah Carey’s comeback to early sessions with Bow Wow, Chris Bro
#213 | Social Media Strategy: Get Your Music Heard Without Relying On Your Own Page (Whop Breakdown)
Want us to run a Clipping/Marketing Campaign for you? Apply to HERE! https://contrabrand.typeform.com/to/WWcw8JCYWhop Explained.https://youtu.be/fjTNvChFpgQTimestamps: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 digi
#212 | New Way Indie Artists GET Paid Without Going Viral or Signing Label Deals (Wallstream Strategy)
Check out Wallstream:https://wallstream.com/l/bnListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This 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 marke
#211 | The New Music Marketing Strategy To Go Viral Without Being On Social Media
Managers, Record Labels & Agencies Interested in Who and Clipping Campaigns:https://contrabrand.typeform.com/to/XsJqbDvHArtists Interested in getting access to WHOP and learning how to do your own clipping campaigns:https://fvr.fan/nln/whop-signup?tags=whopListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063Timestamps:This channel is ran by the fou
#210 | 10 Tips To Crowdfund Your Next Music Project: Seed & Spark Strategy
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 grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing
#209 | Artist TURNED Label CEO: How to Avoid Industry Traps & Build Your Music Empire w/ Derek Minor
In this episode of No Labels Necessary, we sit down with artist-turned-label-CEO Derek Minor to break down how to build your music empire — and avoid the traps that ruin most careers. From bad label deals to shady management, Derek shares the real lessons that helped him take full ownership of his career. Whether you're an artist, manager, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with the
#208 | UNORTHODOX Music Marketing Strategies That Builds A REAL FANBASE w/ SilkSoSmart
SilkSoSmart is a music marketing strategist and creative coach helping independent artists grow fanbases, monetize content, and build careers without a label. Known for his sharp insights on social media growth, music promo, and brand building, Silk’s helped hundreds of DIY musicians turn content into real momentum. If you’re trying to get heard, get paid, and stay independent — he’s the guy you w
#207 | How to RELEASE Your Music With The RIGHT Distributor (7 Things to Look For)
See if @landrmusic is the Right Distributor for You:https://glnk.io/5wllp/sean1b0Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Why I Hate This Question0:44 – 7 Principles to Pick the Best DSP1:01 – Principle 1: Is It a Scam?1:49 – Principle 2: Is It Reliable?3:03 – 2025 Recommendation: LANDR3:54 – Principle 3: Artist Size & Goals4:48 – Why LANDR Might Not Fit Everyone5:13 – Warning: Scammy Distribution Platforms6:
#206 | Will Smith's Manager Reveals Why Artist Managers NEED a SHOCKING 50% SPLIT
Watch the Manager's Playbook full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VtOfpLtJncInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbuttonto start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps: 0:00 – Should Managers Get 50%?4:00 – Why Your Manager’s Cut Might Change Over Time8:00 – Manager or Business Partner? The
#205 | THE BUTTON that Actually Blows Up an Artist..
Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbuttonto start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps:0:43 – “An Artist Can’t Be a Success” – Breaking Down the Quote1:40 – Art vs. Science: The Balancing Act of Success3:04 – Buying Into the Hype: When Artists Stop Experimenting4:35 – Young Thug’s Verse Was Just a Play5
#204 | How Indie Artists ARE FALLING for the SPOTIFY TRAP ft. @KatoHipHop
Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnkatoto start your free 14-day trial!Get Access to our growth strategies and tools HERE!!! https://foreverfanacademy.com/nln?el=nlnprTimestamps:0:00 Streaming Isn’t the End-All Be-All0:28 KO Meets with Spotify3:48 Biggest Misunderstanding About Spotify5:20 Direct-to-
#203 | SOLD OUT TOUR for a SMALL ARTIST? You won't believe what this manager did (GENIUS Strategy?)
We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=managerhackInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt203 to start your free 14-day trial!This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "
#202 | Do Artists REALLY need a Music Manager in 2025?
We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=ytmanagerInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt202 to start your free 14-day trial!This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey"
#201 | How This Song Went Viral With ONE MUSIC VIDEO (Content Strategy)
We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.contrabrand.agency/?el=jinterviewFull Interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y-hOf-hcUILooking to build a website that matches the quality of your content? 🔥 Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com/new-website-musicians-need/?el=nlnyt201 to discover the best type of websites for musicians this year.This channel is ran by the found
#200 | The Most Underated Artist Content That Actually Gets You Streams
Timestamps:0:44 Viral Content Trap – Why Organic Views Don’t Equal Conversions2:08 Conversion Gap – The Hidden Cost of Clicks and Engagement2:29 Album Covers Matter – Simple Visuals That Drive Streams3:48 Cover Art Options – Still Covers, Moving Covers & Lyric Videos7:18 3 Design Tools – Photoshop AI & Cover Art Market Insights9:11 DIY Editing – Leveraging Canva for Quick, Unique Covers15:
#199 | How SMART Artists Can Promote A Song For $1000
Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=1kTimestamps:1:24 Why ads are essential in every strategy1:50 Finding three clips for ad content2:17 Album covers vs. music videos for ads3:58 Importance of multiple creative assets4:41 Choosing an audience & targeting the right market5:55 Ad spend breakdown: $10/day per ad6:54 Eva
#198 | We Got Over 3 Billion Views With Influencer Marketing (Here's How) - Masterclass
Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=influenceranalysisTimestamps:0:29 Understanding Influencer Pricing1:31 Calculating Cost Per View (CPV) for Your Budget3:42 The Hidden Costs Influencers Consider6:05 Why Views Don't Always Equal Impact7:52 Finding the Right Influencer for Your Music10:45 Leveraging Influencer Trends
#197 | This Artist Strategy Will Help You Blow Up in Any City (Without Getting Trapped)
Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=ytcityInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com to start your free 14-day trial!This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkl
#196 | 4 Ways Artists Start Explosive Social Media PR Campaigns
Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com to start your free 14-day trial!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 an
#195 | Timbaland Reveals How He's Using A.I To CHANGE The Music Industry FOREVER
Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps:0:06 Transform Any Loop into a Hit1:05 Boom Bap is Back: Reviving Classic Styles2:11 Nailing the Early 2000s Vibe4:46 Remix Magic: Comparing Versions5:10 Why Fans Love Multiple Versions of One Song6:10 The Game-Changer: Sampling Yoursel
Predicting the Music Industry's Trends, Trials & Tribulations in 2025
In this special episode of No Labels Necessary, we're trying something unique talking to multiple individuals around the industry in 3 different roles. An A&R, a renowned IG music curator, and a Director of communications at a thriving distribution platform.
We're asking each of these individuals one question that is largely to do with the trends of 2025 to come and a major factor whe
#194 | Timbaland: BEATING Imposter Syndrome, Producing w/ Aaliyah & Ye, Indie Success, EMBRACING AI
Timbaland Interview that every artist needs to WATCH! Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps:0:00 Timbaland’s Early Struggles: “I Thought My Sound Was Trash”0:44 Build Your Business as an Artist: Timbaland’s Advice1:07 Autotune’s Journey: From Hate to Necessity1:50 Knowing W
#193 | How We Break Artists Into Culture with Just One Post.. (Step by Step)
Looking to build a website that matches the quality of your content? 🔥 Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com to discover the best type of websites for musicians this year.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
#192 | 7 Music Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
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#191 | DEBATE: What Makes Music “GREAT” in The Music Industry
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#190 | How Artists GET PAID EVENTS Without A Manager or Team (PLAY ORIGINAL MUSIC)
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0:00 Meet the Co-Founders of Eva: A Platform for Artists
0:33 How To Get Paid Gigs Without a Manager
1:10 Can Artists Without Followers Get Booked?
2:13 How Artists Make Money with Corporate Even
#189 | DEBATE: What Makes Music “GREAT” in The Music Industry
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#188 | The Power of Media Hacking
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#187 | 4 Ways Artists Can Rollout An Explosive Social Media PR Campaign
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#186 | What Small Artists Get Wrong About Social Media ft. Wendy Parr
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Wendy Parr, Holistic Vocal + Artist Development Coach, and Founder of The Parr Method, has spent 30 years in the entertainment industry empowering recording artists to develop their authentic voice with confidence and consistency under any circumstance. The philosophy of The Pa
#185 | Vocal Coach Explains How Social Media is Ruining Artists Performances (how to fix it) Ft. Wendy Parr
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Wendy Parr, Holistic Vocal + Artist Development Coach, and Founder of The Parr Method, has spent 30 years in the entertainment industry empowering recording artists to develop their authentic voice with confidence and consistency under any circumstance. The philosophy of The Pa
#184 | How This Songwriter Wrote Most of Your Childhood Songs (Beyoncé, Rihanna, Sean Kingston) Ft. Evan Bogart
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0:00 From Franchise to Sean Kingston
6:04 The Pressure of Following Up a Hit
8:43 The Accidental Hit: Rihanna's SOS
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#183 | How To Get Music Producers and Artists To Build With YOU | Ft. AyoWhitKane
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#182 | Is The Traditional Artist Dying in 2024?? Ft. Brandon Tory
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Brandon Tory’s Journey
2:03 How Formless is Disrupting the Mus
#181 | 2x Grammy Producer Reveals What Makes a Hit Song, Songwriter Payouts, Chasing Genres | GinoTheGhost
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0:24 Aren't Producers Songwriters??
1:48 Songwriters Should Be Credited As Produc
#180 | Sauce Walka REVEALS How He Is TAKING OVER The Music Industry (Catalog Strategy)
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#179 | Joyner Lucas's Manager REVEALS The Smart Way to Build a Fanbase (SEE RESULTS) Ft. Drew
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#178 | The Fake Stream CRACKDOWN is finally happening..
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#177 | Joyner Lucas' Manager Reveals THE ABSURD LOGISTICS OF TOURING ft Drew
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#176 | The First Music Deal Small Artist and Managers Should Know
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#175 | Rapper Gets ROASTED by Media For Breaking Artist #1 Rule (How To Fix it)
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#174 | Ice Spice Lost 39 MILLION Listeners (Here's why..)
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#173 | The Marketing Playbook For Breaking An Artist With A Song That Released YEARS Ago Ft. J.R. McKee & Drew De Leon
Together, J.R. and Drew were named Billboard's Indie Power Players of the Year in 2023, won a Grammy, sold over 4 million records (160M+ in previous years), and had the #1 song on TikTok in the US for the entire year.
J.R. Mckee & Drew De Leon's Digital Marketing Playbook 2024:
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2:12 How
#172 | Why Artists Usually Get Screwed In Music Industry Wars
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#171 | 6x Grammy Songwriter Nile Rodgers Reveals His Hit Song Formula
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#170 | Are you dumb if you're trying to get rich by making music?
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#169 | How This Artist Used The Song A Week Strategy to Blow Up on Spotify ft. Blvk Svm
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#168 | Music Marketing Lessons You Can Learn From The Drake vs Kendrick Beef
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06:00 What Does Winning Rap Beef Look Like in 2024
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24:05 Why Kendrick Won The Bars Battle
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#167 | The Hard Truth About Monetizing Your Fanbase & Die-Hard Fan Behavior
@DevvonTerrell is reclaiming independence in his music career by prioritizing direct engagement with his fans. Through subscription services and other platforms, he's bypassing traditional industry structures, allowing fans to have significant influence on his career trajectory!
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#166 | 3 Part UNAVOIDABLE Formula You NEED to Be A Successful Artist
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#165 | Concert Ticket Price Rises Are Outpacing Inflation... Here's What It Means For Artists
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#164 | What Artists Are Getting Wrong About Music Lawyers
Episode 164
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#163 | Artists Have A New Boogeyman... (and it's not the record labels)
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#162 | First Step For Indie Artist Growth, Publishing Royalties EXPLAINED, Why Early Labels FAIL Artists
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#161 | From Regular Job To Full-Time Indie Artist, Managing $20K in Paid Ads, Spotify Payouts Ft Nate Rose
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#160 | How Dax Turned Himself Into An Indie Music Superstar (INTERVIEW) Ft. @Thatsdax
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 "Pa
#159 | Hip Hop IS NOT DEAD (The Royal Rumble Rap Beef of 2024)
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#158 | Indie Artist Bully: Music Attorney Exposes DSPs For Stealing Artist's Money? Ft. Top Music Attorney
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#157 | Why J. Cole Apologized and Removed His DISS Track on Kendrick Lamar
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#156 | Growing A Profit-Sharing Label With Russ, Monetizing Your Fanbase, The Artist Economy Ft. Bugus
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#155 | 6 Easy Social Media Post To Break An Artist in 2024 (Part 1)
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#154 | Monetize Your Music Career: How Indie Artists Can Control Their Royalties ft. Rameen Satar
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#153 | Why Are These Artists Going Independent? (New Indie Artist Platform?)
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#152 | Indie Artist Grew 3,000,000 MONTHLY Streams, Hooking Spotify Listeners, + TikTok w/ Chaz Bademan
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#151 | This is About to Make A LOT of Artists Money...
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#150 | Rebranding, Authentic Music & The Struggles Of A Small Town Artist w/ Lawrence Matthews
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#149 | Where The Music Industry is About To Go...
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#148 | Artist Who DOMINATES TikTok REVEALS Endless Fan-building Content Strategy w/ Jayo
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#147 | Successful Indie Artist Reveals The Keys Making Money, Touring & Branding w/ Kota The Friend
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#146 | How to Blow Up Your Music in 2024 (It's Global & Cheaper)
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#145 | How This Indie Rapper Turned His 20-Year Music Career Full Time Using Social Media
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#144 | Music Marketer Reveals Why Your Music Career WON'T START UNTIL After 5 YEARS ft. @promogod33
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