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How Indie Publishers are Thriving in the New Era: MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight Welcome Angry Mob Music’s Marc Caruso for an Inside Look at Music’s Most Disruptive Sector
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 2026 and beyond.
Caruso shares why the independent sector has reached a tipping point, revealing insider strategies for collaboration, collective power, and what it truly means to “put the songwriter first” in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. Listeners will learn how innovative applications of AI—from advanced metadata tagging to data-driven decision making—are allowing small companies to punch far above their weight, empowering a new generation to compete head-to-head with industry giants.
Ritch Esra and Eric Knight guide the conversation into the nuances of sync licensing, exploring why it now comprises half of Angry Mob’s business, and how independents can secure high-value media placements by understanding both the creative and business realities of the sync world. Additional topics include concrete advice for emerging writers & publishers navigating international markets, the critical importance of reputation, and why “starting at yes” is the number one habit that leads to career-defining breakthroughs.
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone seeking success and independence in music: Caruso unpacks the essential role of relationship-building, emotional resilience, and the need to unite for greater industry leverage. He also tackles the obstacles preventing songwriters and publishers from forming the kinds of alliances—like a Merlin-style collective—that could finally tip the power balance in their favor.
Join us Monday July 7th—whether you’re an aspiring songwriter, a growing publisher, or simply passionate about the business of music—for a conversation packed with inspiring lessons, practical strategy, and a vision for what’s next. Marc Caruso and Angry Mob Music, exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast.
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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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