

Music Business Insider Podcast
Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
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 Business including: A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring and much much more.
In today's Music Industry you the artist have more power than in any other time in the history of the Music Industry. So it's up to you, when you're ready to put your music to work.
Insiders, are you ready?
We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in depth conversations with today's leading experts in the Music Business including: A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring and much much more.
In today's Music Industry you the artist have more power than in any other time in the history of the Music Industry. So it's up to you, when you're ready to put your music to work.
Insiders, are you ready?
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Apr 25, 2023 • 37min
What Is Expected of You Today as an Artist From Music Managers in the New Music Business With Jenn Tolman Hurst CEO From Streamline Talent Group
In our episode entitled, What Is Expected of You Today as an Artist From Music Managers in the New Music Business we sit down and speak with Artist Manager Jenn Tolman Hurst CEO from the Streamline Talent Group. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'Music Business Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/jenn-tolman-hurst-artist-manager ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 How Artist Management has evolved over the last 15 years 👉 And you as an artist need to be far more savvy and knowledgeable about your chosen career path 👉 Where you need to be at before management gets involved 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE Artist Management Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/artist-management-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Apr 18, 2023 • 30min
How the Hello Group Is Revolutionizing and Breaking Acts in the New Music Industry With Phil Quartararo
In this episode, we sit down and speak with veteran music executive the one and only Phil Quartararo. Phil was the president of Virgin in the US as well as the president of Warner Bros. Records and EMI North America and is now the president & chariman of a dynamic new media company called The Hello Group. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'MUBUTV Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/phil-quartararo-president-the-hello-group ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 How the business has evolved from the old model into the current paradigm today 👉 How important your personal narrative is in connecting to your audience today 👉 What new business models he sees emerging that can help new artists create context around their music 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/a-r-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Apr 11, 2023 • 41min
Why Kobalt Music Is the Best Choice for Your Music Career as a Songwriter or Producer with Sas Metcalfe President of Global Creative From Kobalt Music
In this episode, we sit down and speak with Sas Metcalfe former President of Global Creative at Kobalt Music. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'MUBUTV Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/sas-metcalfe-president-global-creative-kobalt-music ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 The specific creative & non-creative points that have to be present when looking to sign a songwriter, artist, or producer 👉 The trusted sources she relies on when seeking new talent 👉 How you can get on the radar of Kobalt with your music 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/a-r-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 9min
Spinning Gold & Platinum with Hit Songwriter Evan Bogart
In this episode, we sit down and speak with hit songwriter Evan Bogart of Seeker Music. His career has seen him write hit songs with such artists as: Beyonce, Adam Lambert & Britney Spears just to name a few. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'Music Business Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/evan-bogart-hit-songwriter ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 what he looks for in the artists, producers and songwriters he signs 👉 what prevents artists from success 👉 the misconceptions of how artists songwriters and producers have at the very start of their career 👉 we also talk about the music for the movie Spinning Gold about his father legendary music executive Neil Bogart and how he put it together 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: NEED A&R FREE GUIDE LINK HERE ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Mar 28, 2023 • 55min
A&R Advice for Breaking Into the Music Business with Sr. VP/Head of A&R Kenny "Tick" Salcido from Red Bull Records
In this episode, we sit down and speak with with Sr. VP/Head of A&R Kenny "Tick" Salcido from Red Bull Records. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'Music Business Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/kenny-tick-salcido ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 The specific qualities he looks for when signing an artist 👉 What traits make a great A&R person 👉 And what makes Red Bull Records A unique choice for you as an artist to sign with 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/a-r-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 31min
How to Develop Your Career as a Touring Musician with Rudy Sarzo: Tales of a Journeyman from Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake
In this episode, we sit down and speak with legendary musician and bassist Rudy Sarzo. His career has seen him work with such acts as: Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne & Whitesnake just to name a few. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'Music Business Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/rudy-sarzo-touring-musician ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 The best ways for you to network and connect with other musicians in your music scene 👉 The mindset you need as a musician looking to join a project 👉 How crucial trust, honesty and dependability are even over talent to succeed 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/a-r-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 49min
Who The F**k Is That A&R Guy?: The Story of Metallica, Sobriety and Redemption with Former A&R Executive and Author Michael Alago [Metallica, White Zombie, Nina Simone]
In this episode, we sit down and speak with legendary A&R Executive Michael Alago. Michael is responsible for the signings of "Metallica" and "White Zombie. You may have seen his Netflix documentary, "Who The F**K Is That Guy". ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'MUBUTV Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/michael-alago-a-r-executive ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 How working as a booking agent prepared him to become an A&R Executive 👉 The criteria and vision he had when signing Metallica 👉 Seeing the vision beyond the initial songs presented to him from White Zombie 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/a-r-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 59min
An A&R Legends Cautionary Tale with John Kalodner: John Kalodner [AC/DC, Aerosmith, Cher, Whitesnake]
In this episode, We sit down and speak in a very rare and revealing interview with legendary A&R Executive John Kalodner. Having been one of the most successful A&R executives in the Music Industry, John has been instrumental in the careers of AC/DC, Aerosmith, Cher, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi and many others. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here 👉 http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'MUBUTV Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/john-kalodner-a-r-executive ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 What the elements are of what A&R look for in artists and hit songs 👉 What it takes to build your music career to worldwide acclaim 👉 And TONS more Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/a-r-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 14min
Don Passman on his legendary book 'All You Need To Know About The Music Business' 10th Edition
In this episode, We sit down with legendary Music Attorney Don Passman. He literally wrote the book "All You Need To Know About The Music Business". His clients have included Taylor Swift, Janet Jackson, Don Henley and many more. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here ➡ http://musicregistry.com This episode of the 'MUBUTV Insider Podcast' is brought to you by the Music Business Registry http://musicregistry.com. The Music Business Registry is the leading music industry publisher of the most up to date contact information for major and independent record label A&R, Music Publishers, Artist Managers, Attorneys, Music Supervisors and much much more. DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 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. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.mubutv.com/don-passman-music-attorney ⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 We discuss the wider diversity of recording agreements in the streaming era 👉 What you need to be doing before getting signed 👉 When do you need a music lawyer and what to look for in one 👉 and much much more... Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: ⚡️FREE A&R Guide: Download our FREE A&R Guide here: https://www.mubutv.com/contact/mubutv-free-guides/a-r-free-guide ⚡️MUSIC CAREER COACHING & CONSULTING: Learn about our music career coaching and consulting by talking to Ritch & Eric. Grab a spot on our calendar for a 15 min discovery call: https://calendly.com/mubutv

Feb 15, 2023 • 30min
Building a Successful Career in Music: What You Need to Know in 2023
Insiders! In this first episode entitled, 'Building a Successful Career in Music: What You Need to Know in 2023' of the MUBUTV Insider Podcast, we discuss our 'Origin Story' and what our mission here is at MUBUTV which is to educate, empower & engage your music career, as well as what is required of you to succeed in the Music Business in 2023 and more. The 'MUBUTV 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. In today's Music Industry you the artist have more power than in any other time in the history of the Music Industry. So it's up to you, when you're ready to put your music to work. Insiders, are you ready? Links in this Episode: Subscribe to our official YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/@MUBUTV Learn more at: https://www.mubutv.com


