BRANDMAN NETWORK

No Labels Necessary

Music EN ↓ 225 episodes

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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BRANDMAN NETWORK

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Latest episode

Aug 26, 2025

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Episodes

#197 | This Artist Strategy Will Help You Blow Up in Any City (Without Getting Trapped) 04.02.2025

Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=ytcity 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" Ba...

#196 | 4 Ways Artists Start Explosive Social Media PR Campaigns 28.01.2025

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...

#195 | Timbaland Reveals How He's Using A.I To CHANGE The Music Industry FOREVER 22.01.2025

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 Yours...

Predicting the Music Industry's Trends, Trials & Tribulations in 2025 20.01.2025

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 when...

#194 | Timbaland: BEATING Imposter Syndrome, Producing w/ Aaliyah & Ye, Indie Success, EMBRACING AI 14.01.2025

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...

#193 | How We Break Artists Into Culture with Just One Post.. (Step by Step) 07.01.2025

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 digita...

#192 | 7 Music Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 01.01.2025

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 di...

#191 | DEBATE: What Makes Music “GREAT” in The Music Industry 24.12.2024

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

#190 | How Artists GET PAID EVENTS Without A Manager or Team (PLAY ORIGINAL MUSIC) 12.12.2024

Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 EVA Booking: https://bookwitheva.com/ EVA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookwitheva/ Chapters: 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 Event G...

#189 | DEBATE: What Makes Music “GREAT” in The Music Industry 06.12.2024

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 grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽 http...

#188 | The Power of Media Hacking 11.11.2024

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 grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽 http...

#187 | 4 Ways Artists Can Rollout An Explosive Social Media PR Campaign 04.11.2024

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 grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽 http...

#186 | What Small Artists Get Wrong About Social Media ft. Wendy Parr 25.09.2024

Get a Free Scholarship & Have your music heard by The Parr Method + No Labels Necessary: 👇🏾 http://wendyparr.com/nln 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 P...

#185 | Vocal Coach Explains How Social Media is Ruining Artists Performances (how to fix it) Ft. Wendy Parr 23.09.2024

Get a Free Scholarship & Have your music heard by The Parr Method + No Labels Necessary: 👇🏾 http://wendyparr.com/nln 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 P...

#184 | How This Songwriter Wrote Most of Your Childhood Songs (Beyoncé, Rihanna, Sean Kingston) Ft. Evan Bogart 05.09.2024

Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Go Follow Evan on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/kiddbogart/ Timestamps: 0:00 From Franchise to Sean Kingston 6:04 The Pressure of Following Up a Hit 8:43 The Accidental Hit: Rihanna's SOS 13:23...

#183 | How To Get Music Producers and Artists To Build With YOU | Ft. AyoWhitKane 20.08.2024

Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Go Follow Whit on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ayowhitkane/ This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No...

#182 | Is The Traditional Artist Dying in 2024?? Ft. Brandon Tory 15.08.2024

Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Check out Formless: https://formless.xyz/ Go Follow Tory on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/brandontory/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Brandon Tory’s Journey 2:03 How Formless is Disrupting the Music I...

#181 | 2x Grammy Producer Reveals What Makes a Hit Song, Songwriter Payouts, Chasing Genres | GinoTheGhost 08.08.2024

Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 Follow Gino The Ghost on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ginotheghost/  @goodluckgino  Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Aren't Producers Songwriters?? 1:48 Songwriters Should Be Credited As Producers...

#180 | Sauce Walka REVEALS How He Is TAKING OVER The Music Industry (Catalog Strategy) 30.07.2024

Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod180 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey...

#179 | Joyner Lucas's Manager REVEALS The Smart Way to Build a Fanbase (SEE RESULTS) Ft. Drew 25.07.2024

Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=joynervenuetour Follow Drew on Socials: https://www.instagram.com/drewapicasso29/?hl=en This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey...

#178 | The Fake Stream CRACKDOWN is finally happening.. 23.07.2024

Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod173 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey...

#177 | Joyner Lucas' Manager Reveals THE ABSURD LOGISTICS OF TOURING ft Drew 18.07.2024

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 grow your music career . Join ou...

#176 | The First Music Deal Small Artist and Managers Should Know 16.07.2024

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=ytpod174 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is ran by th...

#175 | Rapper Gets ROASTED by Media For Breaking Artist #1 Rule (How To Fix it) 09.07.2024

Want to grow your music career? Join our community👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/pod?el=ytpod173 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey...

#174 | Ice Spice Lost 39 MILLION Listeners (Here's why..) 02.07.2024

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=ytpod172 Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02 http://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?ref=NoLabels Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agency This channel is ran by th...

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