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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
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.
In an era dominated by singles, playlists, and algorithms, the album remains the ultimate artistic statement—and no one understands its resilience better than Keith Jopling. In a rare and illuminating interview, Keith Jopling, author of Body of Work: How the Album Outplayed the Algorithm and Survived Playlist Culture, joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for an exclusive deep dive into the fate and future of albums in the music business.
Jopling, whose experience spans two decades in industry strategy, analyzes how albums have survived multiple technological ‘deaths’ from Napster, iTunes, and Spotify shuffle, to the contemporary commodification by platform economics. He shares powerful insights into why art “bucks the market," why albums build legacy and identity like playlists cannot, and how the vinyl resurgence has reignited cultural appreciation for music as both artifact and experience.
The episode explores:
The role of iconic artists like Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Beyoncé in reviving album culture for new generations
Why younger fans listen to albums only by artists they’ve built deeper relationships with—and what this means for breaking new acts today
How streaming, technology, and algorithms threaten musical subcultures, but also offer new tools for creators to control their narrative
Strategic wisdom for artists and industry professionals committed to building sustainable, meaningful careers in an oversaturated digital landscape
Jopling brings exclusive stories from his Art of Longevity podcast and opens up about the genesis of his acclaimed book, offering inspiration for emerging talent and industry pros alike.
Discover why albums are more than just collections of songs—why they are cultural milestones, legacies, and vehicles for timeless storytelling. Join us on Tuesday, February 24th for Album Culture Reborn: The Keith Jopling Interview, exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast.
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Website: www.mubutv.com
Ritch Esra & Eric Knight are available for interviews across all media.
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MUBUTV™ | Music Business Television is an online music business channel featuring news, original programming, and interviews with leading experts in the music industry. Its mission is to educate, empower, and engage musicians and industry professionals of the twenty-first century.
About MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Video Series:
The video series takes a deep dive into the many challenges and nuances of building a viable and sustainable career in today’s new music business. Guests have included music attorney and author Donald Passman, producer Mike Clink [Guns N’ Roses], A&R legend John Kalodner, independent artist Ari Herstand, and more. Hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, co-founders of the platform.
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