M3 Studios News

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

band breakupJul 27, 2026

Who Owns the Band Name and the Songs When a Band Breaks Up? Texas Law Already Decided

arts fundingJul 27, 2026

Texas Arts Grants for Musicians: How the Touring Roster and Performance Support Pay Houston Artists in 2026

Creators & ArtistsJul 26, 2026

Stage Plots, Input Lists, and Tech Riders: The One-Pager That Gets You Booked Again

1099 musician taxesJul 26, 2026

Gig Musician Taxes in 2026: The New $2,000 1099 Threshold and What You Still Owe

Cactus Music HoustonJul 25, 2026

Record Store Shows Still Sell Music: Houston In-Stores and the Cactus Music Stage

artist fundingJul 24, 2026

Royalty Advances in 2026: How Artists Borrow Against Royalties Without Selling the Catalog

Film & VideoJul 24, 2026

How Much Does a Music Video Cost in 2026? Real Budget Tiers From Indie to Major

HoustonJul 24, 2026

Recording Studio Memberships: How They Work and When They Beat Hourly Rates in 2026

artist legal aidJul 23, 2026

Free Legal Help for Texas Musicians and Creators: TALA and What It Covers in 2026

book a recording session onlineJul 23, 2026

Booking a Recording Session Online in 2026: How It Works From Click to Session Day

does genre still matterJul 22, 2026

Does Genre Still Matter in 2026? The New Data on Hybrid Sounds, and What It Means for Your Next Release