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Daniel Glass: The Visionary Founder Behind Glassnote Records, Sits Down for an Exclusive Deep-Dive with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, January 12, 2026 – Independent music icon and industry architect Daniel Glass—founder and CEO of Glassnote Records—joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for an uncommonly candid and revealing interview. The “Daniel Glass Interview” episode, premiering this Tuesday January 13, 2026 on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, explores the lifelong philosophies, personal and professional challenges, and the enduring values that propelled Glass from Brooklyn’s club scene to the helm of one of indie music’s most successful and respected labels.
In his most in-depth interview to date, Daniel Glass pulls back the curtain to discuss the impact of family, legacy, and mentorship on his career; the foundational tenets of education, charity, and perseverance instilled in him from a young age; and how personal loss continues to shape his approach to leading, nurturing, and supporting artists and teams. Glass delves into his early days spinning records at Brooklyn College, his pivotal roles developing talent at Chrysalis and EMI, and lessons learned launching the ground-breaking Glassnote Records roster, which brought Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, Childish Gambino, CHVRCHES, and more to international acclaim.
Listeners will hear behind-the-scenes stories from Glass’s career-defining moments: the formation of Glassnote in 2007, the risks and rigor inherent in independent label-building, and the values shared by the artists who have become family. The conversation covers everything from the importance of live performance in artist selection to the nuances of patience, mentorship, and authenticity in a rapidly evolving music business. Glass grants unique access to his decision-making process, reveals why service is the highest form of leadership, and offers invaluable advice for emerging artists, executives, and future professionals striving to build lasting careers in an ever-changing industry.
Join us for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation as Daniel Glass shares timeless wisdom and stories never before told. The Daniel Glass Interview—exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast, Tuesday January 13th 2026.
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 podcast 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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