We connect artists and music professionals with information and a network of people that can help them develop a successful music career.
Market your music everywhere! Develop your brand and promote your releases, merch and live experiences. No fees.
We provide free tools and strategies that make it simple to understand exactly what your personal marketing, branding and business strategy needs to look like to get you to the next level of your music career.
GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY EXPERTS & NETWORK WITH FELLOW MUSICIANS DIRECTLY, ANY TIME, ANYWHERE.
You Could Be Next
You Could Be Next
At No Labels Necessary we are committed to being the go-to source for discovering and promoting emerging talents, staying ahead of the curve in discussing groundbreaking marketing strategies, and providing in-depth insights into the business aspects that drive the music industry.
No Labels Necessary is a weekly podcast hosted by ContraBrand Agency’s co-founders Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of music marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. With 15+ years of experience, Sean and Kohrey provide insights on new and established marketing practices specific to the ever-changing industry while also providing commentary on the latest news and pop culture events affecting the music business.
Also operating as a music marketing agency, ContraBrand, we challenge the status-quo. Our agency provides premium services helping artists, labels and brands achieve business goals through custom marketing strategies. We connect brands to culture through social media by taking control of their own brand growth and professional development while introducing them to strategies and a network of people that help them get their music in front of millions of listeners and turn them into fans.
The ContraBrand Agency team is made up of musicians, marketers, statiticians and storytellers. We use our collective creativity and ingenuity to connect artists with listeners and turn them into raving fans that show long term support through content consumption, product purchases and real-world engagement.
Learn to create content that works best with the current social media landscape so you can stop overthinking and focus on what you love - the music. Get personal feedback from artists and influencers with millions of followers.
NEW: TikTok Trend Reports, analyzed with hooks, examples and pointers to make your next TikTok go viral!
We also host weekly in-depth artist strategy calls and more!
NEW: TikTok Trend Reports, analyzed with hooks, examples and pointers to make your next TikTok go viral!
We also host weekly in-depth artist strategy calls and more!