Music Business Insider Podcast

Leverage Over Record Deals: The New Music Business Rule
From Major Labels to DIY—What Every Musician Should Know
Join the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast as Neal O'Connor reveals the real value of major labels, why building unique artist worlds is essential, and how you can develop leverage for your career. Learn about live music challenges, fan connection, and the evolving qualities artists and managers need now. Don't miss these must-have music business insights! 🎸🌍 #MusicCareer #MusicBranding #MusicIndustryTips

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com

MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/neal-oconnor-slush-management
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Why managers have more power than ever in today's game
👉 When it's really time for an artist to find a manager
👉 How to build die-hard fans (and why that matters now more than ever)
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja
📒 Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike  -  https://amzn.to/4dtZ03L
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


Our latest MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast explores the crucial decision for independent artists: DIY or Major Label? We dive into essential strategies for success in the music business , covering topics from effective music marketing to understanding music publishing . Discover how to navigate the complexities of the music industry and make informed choices for your career. 🚀🎧
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Copyright © 2026 MUBUTV™ Media. All Rights Reserved

AI Will Replace Your Mixing Engineer Here's Why Dave Ronan Says Don't Panic 
Unlock the future of music production with the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast with Dave Ronan from RoEx. In this episode, ROEX Founder Dave Ronan explains how AI-powered tools like Automix are breaking down technical barriers for artists while preserving their unique artistry. Dive deep into the differences between generative and assistive AI, remixing older catalogs, and the opportunities AI creates for today's music makers. Essential listening for anyone looking to thrive in the evolving music industry! 🚀🎧 #AIMusic #MusicTech #MusicBusiness

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com

MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/dave-ronan-roex
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 The real difference between generative and assistive AI
👉 How ROEX is helping artists breathe new life into old recordings
👉 Why today's musicians no longer need to fear production tech
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja
📒 The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution  -  https://amzn.to/4sG7idh
🎧 Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us!
https://amzn.to/3RB2nu4
Recommended Audio Software
⚡Castmagic - 10x Audio Content & Supercharge Your Media With AI
https://link.mubutv.com/castmagic
 
Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


Explore how AI is revolutionizing music production with Dave Ronan, founder of ROEX, on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast. Learn about assistive AI, breaking creative barriers, and new opportunities for artists in today's evolving industry. 🚀🎶
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Copyright © 2026 MUBUTV™ Media. All Rights Reserved

Is AI About to Revolutionize How We Find Music for Movies and TV? Einar Helde AIMS API
Explore the future of music discovery and sync licensing with Einar Helde, co-founder of AIMS API—the cutting-edge AI music search platform revolutionizing how the industry finds and selects music. 🎶 Dive into emotional AI, music supervision, prompt search, and lyric sentiment analysis. Get exclusive insights on how technology is reshaping creative workflows for directors and music supervisors. This episode is essential for anyone passionate about music tech, sync, and digital innovation! #AIMusic #MusicDiscovery #SyncLicensing #MusicBusiness 💡✨

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com

MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/einar-helde-aims-api
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 How AI is making music supervision easier than ever
👉 What it takes to translate emotional nuance from humans to machines
👉 The story behind AIMS' rapid growth and industry adoption
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja
📒 Leading: Learning from Life and My Years at Manchester United - https://amzn.to/41odOJL
🎧 Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us!
https://amzn.to/3RB2nu4
Recommended Audio Software
⚡Castmagic - 10x Audio Content & Supercharge Your Media With AI
https://link.mubutv.com/castmagic
 
Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with Einar Helda, co-founder and CCO of AIMS API, discussing how their platform is transforming music discovery. We explore the evolution of AI search technology and how it addresses the challenges of large music catalogs for music production . This episode highlights how AIMS's innovations are impacting the music industry, particularly in the realm of ai generated music , offering a deeper understanding of artificial intelligence and what is ai for professionals and ai for beginners alike. 🚀🎶
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Copyright © 2026 MUBUTV™ Media. All Rights Reserved

Lyrics Are Becoming the New CURRENCY of Music | Here's Why Rio Caraeff from Musixmatch Explains!
Dive deep into the future of music with visionary Rio Caraeff, President of Musixmatch! In this episode, we explore how lyrics, AI, and music data are revolutionizing the global industry. Discover the hidden power of metadata, line-by-line lyric sync, and how legal and cultural translation barriers are being dismantled by technology. Learn how Musixmatch is unlocking new revenue streams, powering international music discovery, and empowering songwriters in over 250 languages. Perfect for artists, songwriters, and music business pros ready to crush it in the new music industry! 🚀🎵
#musicbusiness #aIinMusic #lyrics #musixmatch #musicinnovation #musicdata #musicdiscovery

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com

MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/rio-caraeff-co-president-musixmatch
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Why lyrics are music's "atomic kernel of truth"
👉 How Musixmatch is fueling new streams of royalties for songwriters
👉 What the future of AI and translation means for YOU as an artist
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja

🎧 Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us!
https://amzn.to/3RB2nu4
Recommended Audio Software
⚡Castmagic - 10x Audio Content & Supercharge Your Media With AI
https://link.mubutv.com/castmagic
 
Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with an inspiring conversation with Rio Caraeff as he shares how Musixmatch is redefining music discovery and royalties through advanced music data and AI analytics. Hear about the journey from Vevo to Musixmatch, the challenges of transforming raw data into real-world results, and how lyric translation is creating a truly global music ecosystem. Find out what analytical AI means for creators and why the next wave of success in music will come from international innovation! Don't miss this insider look at the next frontier of the music industry! 🎶


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Copyright © 2026 MUBUTV™ Media. All Rights Reserved

The Untold Power of Music Publishing Yung Lan Music Manager Ruchir Mohan REVEALS Insider Strategies!
Dive deep into the evolving world of songwriter and producer management! 🎧 In this episode, Ruchir Mohan—partner at 1916 Enterprises—shares his journey from young DJ to mentor, the real value of music publishing, and the impact of private equity on music rights. Get insider secrets on building a creative legacy, protecting your work, and surviving the ups and downs of the music business. This is a must-watch for anyone serious about artist management, music publishing, or developing a lasting career in today's industry. #MusicBusiness #ArtistManagement #MusicPublishing #SongwriterSuccess #ProducerLife 🎶💡

Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV:
⚡️Insiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch & Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! 👉 https://book.mubutv.com

MUBUTV Free Music Guides:
⚡FREE A&R Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/ARFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Supervisor Guide: 👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MSFreeGuide
⚡FREE Music Manager Guide:  👉 https://link.mubutv.com/MGRFreeGuide

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast
The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching "Music Business Insider Podcast" on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].
 
📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/ruchir-mohan-producer-songwriter-manager
 
⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Mastering the business: owning your masters vs. publishing rights
👉 Why humility + consistency= staying power
👉 How Yung Lan spots and develops the next superstars
👉 and so much more...

SUGGESTED & RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
📒 All You Need To Know About the Music Business 11th Edition - https://amzn.to/3sdgrja
📒 The Checklist Manifesto - https://amzn.to/4ddeSXX
📒 The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music - https://amzn.to/4roIcyq
Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us!
https://amzn.to/3RB2nu4
Recommended Audio Software
⚡Castmagic - 10x Audio Content & Supercharge Your Media With AI
https://link.mubutv.com/castmagic
 
Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with renowned manager Ruchir Mohan, partner at 1916 Enterprises, who discusses the evolution of the " artist manager " from gatekeeper to creative partner, offering essential " music career advice ". We explore the real value of " music publishing " in an era of institutional money, alongside insights into catalog deals and the importance of understanding "music royalties". This episode provides crucial lessons for creators to protect and leverage their work within the ever-changing "music business". 🚀🎶


DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Copyright © 2026 MUBUTV™ Media. All Rights Reserved