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Entertainment Attorney and Break the Business Podcast Host Ryan Kairalla Sits Down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight to Unpack the Realities of the Modern Music Industry
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.
Drawing from his legal practice and advocacy for independent creators, Ryan Kairalla delivers a masterclass on navigating record contracts, understanding copyrights and publishing, and why artists can no longer afford to be ignorant of the business side of their careers. He shares the single most common mistake artists make with record deals, how technology has shifted opportunities for independence, and why the “label deal” is no longer the one-size-fits-all ticket to making it in music.
Listeners will discover:
A realistic blueprint for building a sustainable artist “startup”—from company setup and contracts to hands-on entrepreneurship.
Why education and personal accountability are the defining requirements for 21st-century artists.
How the very definition of “success” in music has changed—celebrity is out, fulfillment and financial independence are in.
What today’s record labels are really looking for—and how proactive artists can maximize their leverage when the time is right.
The challenges posed by big tech platforms, diminishing royalties, and what legislative action could truly help independent musicians thrive.
Practical, actionable advice every artist should follow, from registering copyrights to cultivating relentless creativity.
“If you’re an artist looking to break through or just want to understand the realities of the music business today, you can’t afford to miss this conversation,” says Kairalla in this revealing episode. Hear why artists must think like CEOs and how every musician can take serious control of their career—without waiting for a label’s permission.
Join us on Tuesday June 23rd for a candid and essential exploration into what it truly takes to succeed in today’s music business—with Ryan Kairalla, exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast.
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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