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Silverstein’s Paul Koehler Shares Rare Insights Into the Double Life of Band Success and Band Management with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, May 4, 2026 – Few musicians have successfully navigated both the creative pulse of hitmaking and the unrelenting demands of managing top-tier acts. Paul Koehler—drummer of Silverstein and co-founder of Tandem Management—sits down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for a uniquely candid interview in the latest episode of the Music Business Insider Podcast. Koehler shares the behind-the-scenes realities of what it takes to sustain a 25-year international career in today’s fast-evolving music industry—while simultaneously guiding acclaimed acts like The Devil Wears Prada and Senses Fail.
Koehler discusses his journey from burning CDs in basements at the dawn of the emo boom, to balancing the dual pressures of artistry and business in one of this generation’s most enduring rock bands. He breaks down the pivotal moments when artistic passion collides with business reality, the sacrifices required to keep both alive, and how he compartmentalizes skyrocketing creative ambition with the responsibility of architecting career strategies that work.
Beyond his personal journey, Koehler delivers critical insights for emerging artists and future managers—including his criteria for signing new talent, the qualities he believes separate breakthrough acts from those that never quite make it, and the essential role of self-motivation and collaboration in an artist’s career longevity. He also tackles the changing role of record labels, the rise of AI, and the exciting trend toward direct fan empowerment.
Listeners will learn directly from Koehler’s lived experience navigating endless industry disruptions—from the piracy panic of the 2000s, to streaming, to the current AI revolution—and get his advice for thriving through every cycle.
Catch this can’t-miss conversation with Paul Koehler on Monday, May 5th—exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast.
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Ritch Esra & Eric Knight are available for interviews across all media.
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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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