FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Legendary A&R Executive Kim Buie Sits Down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight for an Unfiltered Conversation on Four Decades of Discovering and Nurturing Iconic Talent
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, June 15, 2026 – Kim Buie, one of the most respected and influential A&R executives in modern music, joins Ritch Esra and Eric Knight of MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast for an exclusive, in-depth interview releasing Monday, June 17th. Drawing on a 40-year career working alongside pioneers like Island’s Chris Blackwell and Capital’s Jimmy Bowen, Buie details the profound changes and enduring core values that define the art and business of talent discovery and development.
From discovering artists in the gritty, smoke-filled clubs of the pre-digital era to navigating today’s fast-paced world of streaming, social media, and AI-driven metrics, Kim Buie has continually broken ground. Her keen instincts and relationship-driven approach have launched the careers of celebrated artists such as Ryan Bingham, Sturgill Simpson, and Caroline Rose, and shaped both major and independent record labels alike.
In this candid conversation, Buie shares:
The three creative pillars she believes every great artist must possess—and why securing all three is rarer than ever before.
How the shift from major labels to independent models empowered artists with ownership and control, fostering both commercial growth and creative freedom.
Unfiltered stories of early belief in unconventional talent, including why she fought for artists like William Burroughs and took pivotal meetings with future legends NWA and Sturgill Simpson.
The biggest obstacles that hold artists back today—and why self-trust and openness to honest guidance can make the difference between obscurity and success.
The critical role of effective artist teams, from managers to publishers and booking agents, and why building “the right wheel” is essential to a sustainable career.
The inspirational films and books that have helped guide her unique vision and approach to nurturing talent.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, manager, or music professional, this conversation offers actionable wisdom and a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to break and sustain an artist’s career in today’s tumultuous industry.
Tune in Tuesday, June 16th for the stories behind the music—and the unspoken truths about what drives real, lasting success. The Kim Buie Interview, 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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