FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Michael Goldstone: Inside the Mind of a Visionary Record Man – MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra Reveals the Journey Behind Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, and Mom + Pop Music
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, January 26, 2026 -- MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast presents a powerful, career-spanning conversation with renowned A&R executive and Mom + Pop Music founder Michael Goldstone. Hosted by Ritch Esra, this compelling episode delivers candid revelations, personal experiences, and hard-won insights from one of the most influential architects in modern music.
From his formative years sneaking into legendary Los Angeles clubs to his bold decisions that launched epoch-defining acts, Goldstone recounts pivotal moments at Chrysalis, Polygram, Epic Records, and Warner Brothers. Listeners are invited into the boardrooms and studios where decisions defied consensus and shaped the future of alternative rock through signings of Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, and Regina Spektor.
Goldstone details his intuitive leap from marketing to A&R, guided by advice to “always take a job you’re not ready for,” and a steadfast commitment to artist empowerment and creative trust. He explores the evolving landscape of music discovery—contrasting the “scarcity” of the old guard with today’s boundless opportunities for artists—while reflecting on the role of resilience, originality, and authenticity both in his own journey and in building Mom + Pop Music into a beacon for independent artistry.
The episode also uncovers the inner workings of independent label success, Goldstone’s philosophy on transparent artist deals, team-building, and fostering a new generation of creative leadership. With stories spanning the genesis of Pearl Jam’s “Ten,” the impact of culture-shifting records, and the personal triumphs and tragedies that shaped his ethos, Goldstone’s interview is essential listening for anyone passionate about music’s past, present, and future.
Join us Wednesday, January 28th for the “Michael Goldstone Interview” – an unmissable new episode exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Video Series.
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 Video Series:
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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