FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BeatBread’s Head of Artist & Industry Development Matthew Tilley Gives a Deep Dive into Disrupting Music Financing with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, July 27, 2026 – MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes BeatBread’s Head of Artist and Industry Development, Matthew Tilley, for an exclusive, eye-opening industry conversation premiering Monday, June 10th. With music funding often shrouded in confusion and myth, this empowering episode reveals how BeatBread is revolutionizing the way independent artists access capital—without giving up ownership or creative control.
Tilley candidly shares the origin story of BeatBread, highlighting the “light bulb” insight that major labels often function less as creative partners and more as banks—a wake-up call that prompted the company’s founders to create a radically different funding solution for today’s musicians. Listeners will get a rare, transparent look behind the scenes at how BeatBread deploys advanced, AI-driven algorithms to predict streaming income, the flexible funding options it now provides for both catalog and new work, and how artists can access funds with unrivaled speed and accuracy.
Key topics include who qualifies for music advances, the habits and infrastructure that distinguish successful artists from those who struggle, the real responsibilities that come with retaining full ownership, and the growing role of data science and AI in music business decision-making. Tilley also shares essential advice for emerging and established artists alike—urging education, planning, and self-management for those seeking a sustainable, self-driven music career in today’s rapidly-changing landscape.
Tune in on July 27th for a must-listen episode for any artist, manager, or entrepreneur interested in the cutting-edge of music finance, artist empowerment, and the technology defining the future of the industry.
For more information on MUBUTV, contact:
John Sanders at:
Phone: 424.245.0416
Website: www.mubutv.com
Ritch Esra & Eric Knight are available for interviews across all media.
ABOUT MUBUTV
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 Podcast:
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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