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HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, July 6, 2026 – Marc Caruso, CEO and Co-founder of Angry Mob Music, one of the music industry’s most influential and forward-thinking independent publishers, joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for an in-depth and eye-opening conversation in the latest episode of the groundbreaking Music Business Insider Podcast. This must-hear interview unpacks how indie publishers are successfully challenging the majors, the extraordinary rise of sync licensing, new international opportunities, and exactly how artists and songwriters can take control of their creative and financial destinies in 2024 and beyond.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, June 29, 2026 – What does it truly take to carve out a lasting, fulfilling career in music—beyond the charts, the labels, and the fleeting hype? In a revealing new episode, MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight go deep with acclaimed Nashville singer, songwriter, guitarist, and podcast creator John Martin Keith. Known for his 25+ years in the industry and as the voice behind “You Can Make a Living in the Music Industry,” Keith brings a fresh lens to the timeless—and rapidly changing—question of music industry success.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, June 22, 2026 – The music industry has lost its most towering architect. Legendary music industry executive, starmaker, and five-time Grammy Award winner Clive Davis passed away peacefully today at his home in Manhattan at the age of 94. His publicist, Aliza Rabinoff, and his family confirmed that he passed from age-related illnesses following a brief hospitalization for an upper respiratory infection in late May.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, June 22, 2026 – How do today’s artists build sustainable, successful careers without relying on traditional record label deals? What pitfalls must they avoid as the music industry landscape rapidly evolves? On the next episode of MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast, airing Tuesday June 23rd, renowned entertainment attorney, educator, and host of the Break the Business podcast, Ryan Kairalla, sits down with Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for a wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation every emerging and established artist must hear.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, June 15, 2026 – Kim Buie, one of the most respected and influential A&R executives in modern music, joins Ritch Esra and Eric Knight of MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast for an exclusive, in-depth interview releasing Tuesday, June 16th. Drawing on a 40-year career working alongside pioneers like Island’s Chris Blackwell and Capital’s Jimmy Bowen, Buie details the profound changes and enduring core values that define the art and business of talent discovery and development.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, June 8, 2026 – In an era where anyone can release music but few can build a career, MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes Ed Poston, Head of A&R at fast-rising Symphonic Distribution, for a candid, revealing conversation with hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, launching Tuesday, June 9th.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, June 1, 2026 – As the music landscape becomes more complex and competitive than ever, artists face unprecedented challenges in breaking through. On the next episode of MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast, Ritch Esra and Eric Knight sit down with Michael Epstein—acclaimed Head of Marketing at Good Talk and creator of the highly regarded “hey Mike” music industry newsletter—for a deeply candid discussion on what it truly takes to succeed in today's music business.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, May 25, 2026 – As the music industry undergoes historic transformation, Medallion’s CEO Matt Jones sits down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for a candid and trailblazing conversation exploring the new frontier of direct artist ownership and sustainable careers in music. With a résumé including the groundbreaking work of Songkick and Crowdsurf, Jones is renowned for creating tools that empower artists—in data, community, and creative freedom.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, May 18, 2026 – In one of the most cutting-edge and practical interviews of the year, Chordal’s Grayson Sanders joins Ritch Esra and Eric Knight on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast to demystify the rapidly evolving world of music licensing and sync in the digital age.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, May 11, 2026 – In an electric new episode, celebrated strategist, brand builder, and hardcore scene veteran Dan Goldberg joins MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast for a candid, actionable conversation with hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight premiering Tuesday, May 12th. Together, they pull back the curtain on the transformational role of merch as a foundation for building meaningful communities, lasting brands, and powerful fan identities in today’s music business.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, May 4, 2026 – Few musicians have successfully navigated both the creative pulse of hitmaking and the unrelenting demands of managing top-tier acts. Paul Koehler—drummer of Silverstein and co-founder of Tandem Management—sits down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for a uniquely candid interview in the latest episode of the Music Business Insider Podcast. Koehler shares the behind-the-scenes realities of what it takes to sustain a 25-year international career in today’s fast-evolving music industry—while simultaneously guiding acclaimed acts like The Devil Wears Prada and Senses Fail.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, April 27, 2026 – What separates raw talent from household names? In a compelling, wide-ranging interview, acclaimed artist manager and former A&R executive Nick Groff joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight to decode the art and business of modern artist development.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, April 20, 2026 – As the Vice President of Music and Talent at Vevo, Jordan Glickson stands at the epicenter of the music video revolution, redefining how emerging and established artists connect with massive audiences worldwide.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, April 13, 2026 – What do 65 years of number one hit songs really say about us? Music historian, author, and data analyst Chris Dalla Riva joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for an eye-opening conversation on the Music Business Insider Podcast, airing Tuesday, April 14th. Together, they unravel how pop's biggest hits have shaped (and been shaped by) the evolution of our culture, technology, race relations, and even our collective memory in the digital age.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, April 6, 2026 – With a career shaping the trajectories of both rock legends and genre-defining contemporaries, Neal O’Connor—founder of Slush Management—takes center stage in a brand-new, in-depth episode of the acclaimed MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast. Hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, the conversation premieres Tuesday, April 7th, delivering an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to build, sustain, and thrive as an artist in the new era of music.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, March 30, 2026 – MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes Dave Ronan, founder and CEO of ROEX, for an exclusive interview that explores how AI-powered music production is transforming workflow, accessibility, and creativity for artists and music professionals of all backgrounds. Hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, this deep-dive conversation shatters myths, addresses ethical concerns, and unveils cutting-edge tools that are helping shape the future of music.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, March 23, 2026 – As the music industry continues to evolve at blazing speed, AI is now at the forefront of how music is discovered, selected, and placed. In a not-to-be-missed episode, Einar Helde, the visionary co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of AIMS API, joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight to reveal how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the landscape of music search for industry professionals worldwide.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, March 16, 2026 – From Vevo to Universal, Sony to Sing, few executives have shaped the evolution of music and technology quite like Rio Caraeff. Now, as President of MusicMatch—the world’s leading music data company—Caraeff joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for an inspiring and timely conversation that delivers a compelling vision for the music industry’s next chapter.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, March 9, 2026 – In a rare and insightful interview, rising manager and creative strategist Ruchir Mohan joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight to illuminate the evolving landscape of music management.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, March 2, 2026 – MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer and songwriter Yung Lan for an in-depth interview that goes far beyond the usual industry playbook. Hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, this episode offers rare insight into the evolving dynamics of the modern music business directly from a creative innovator whose credits include NBA YoungBoy, Roddy Ricch, Kevin Gates, Morgan Wallen, and many more.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, February 23, 2026 -- MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes renowned music industry analyst, author, and podcast host Keith Jopling sits down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight for an eye-opening conversation on the survival and renaissance of the album format and his brand new book "Body of Work" out now. Episode premieres Tuesday February 24th.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, February 16, 2026 -- MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes legendary hip-hop pioneer, historian and educator Tony Evans—aka DJ Groovematic—for a compelling, must-hear episode dropping Tuesday February 17th. Evans sits down one-on-one with Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, taking listeners behind the scenes of hip-hop’s birth in New York, the infamous tape era, and its transformation from a grassroots movement to a global cultural force.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, February 9, 2026 -- In a rare and inspiring interview, renowned indie label founder Louis Posen sits down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for an in-depth conversation about three decades of building Hopeless Records into a beacon of community, authenticity, and artist empowerment. The episode will premiere on Tuesday February 9th on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, February 2, 2026 -- In its latest must-see episode, MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes renowned business manager and Iconic co-founder Daniel Berrocal to discuss the critical truths behind money, touring, and financial survival for recording artists—a conversation every artist and industry pro needs to hear.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday January 26, 2026 -- Michael Goldstone: Inside the Mind of a Visionary Record Man – MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra Reveals the Journey Behind Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, and Mom + Pop Music
- Terry McBride Unveils “Music as Water, Not Wine” Philosophy and the Future of Artist Empowerment in Revealing Interview with MUBUTV
- Independent Label Pioneer Daniel Glass Shares Unfiltered Wisdom, Lessons in Endurance, and Artist Development in Exclusive MUBUTV Interview
- Legendary Producer Bob Ezrin Shares Decades of Music History, Creative Collaboration & Mental Health Insights in Exclusive MUBUTV Interview – Premieres January 6th 2026
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