M3 Studios News

HoustonSep 7, 2026

Texas Taxes the Hoodie on Your Merch Table at 8.25 Percent in Houston. It Does Not Tax the Master.

ACL FestSep 7, 2026

What Is a Radius Clause? The Festival Contract Line That Can Black Out Houston for Months.

HoustonSep 7, 2026

Who Owns an Artist's Name After Death? In Texas It Is a 50-Year Asset, and Year One Goes to Whoever Files First.

Creators & ArtistsAug 21, 2026

Houston Music Venues Are Changing Hands. What It Actually Does to a Local Artist's Pay

Creators & ArtistsAug 20, 2026

The Split Sheet: The One Page Signed in the Session That Decides Who Owns the Song

Creators & ArtistsAug 19, 2026

Sync Licensing for Independent Artists: The Upfront Fee, and the Term That Costs You Later

HoustonAug 11, 2026

Independent Artists Now Take Nearly Half the U.S. Music Market. The Leverage Flipped.

Film & VideoAug 11, 2026

The Cue Sheet: The One Page That Decides If Your Song Earns TV Money.

Creator EconomyAug 11, 2026

YouTube Doubled Its Monetization Requirements. Here Is the New Bar to Get Paid.

HoustonAug 4, 2026

The Houston Mariachi Festival Returns to the Wortham August 28

City's InitiativeJul 31, 2026

Houston Arts Grants: Two Rounds Open August 28

amplified sound permitJul 28, 2026

Houston Amplified Sound Permit: The Decibel Rules That Decide Whether Your Show Gets Shut Down

AFM Local 65-699Jul 27, 2026

Should You Join the Musicians Union in Houston? What AFM Local 65-699 Actually Does for Independent Players