As good as it sounds.
Major-label thinking. Underground taste. Independent control.
An independent music and creative company developing artists, original music, content, live experiences, and intellectual property.
SELECTED WORK
VN / INDEPENDENT MUSIC AND CREATIVE COMPANY
Very Necessary identifies creative potential early and brings development, production, publishing, content, live experiences, and strategic execution together under one platform.
From the first idea to the bigger picture, we build culturally relevant projects, expand audiences, and create opportunities designed for long-term value.
01 / SOUND
Recordings, production, publishing, and sync.
02 / CULTURE
Content, visual identity, live experiences, and audience.
03 / BUSINESS
Rights, strategy, partnerships, and execution.
ARTISTS AND COLLABORATORS
SXSW
PUBLISHING AND SYNC
01 / PUBLISHING
Music By Very Necessary
Catalog organization, publishing development, administration support, and opportunity for songwriters, producers, artists, and catalogs.
02 / SYNC
Music for moving images.
Licensing-ready music and synchronization opportunities across film, television, advertising, games, sports, and digital media.
CONNECT
We work with artists, producers, engineers, designers, directors, brands, venues, and organizations building strong music and cultural projects.
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COMPANY
Very Necessary is an independent music and creative company founded in Texas in 2018 by Christopher "Steelo" Auld and Roy Smith.
We believe strong creative judgment should be supported by ownership, infrastructure, and disciplined execution.
STEELO
Co-Founder and Creative Director
ROY SMITH
Co-Founder and Operations Director
MADE IN TEXAS.