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Music Business Insider Podcast

Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Music Industry
Artist Management
A&R
Music Publishing
Streaming Services
AI In Music
Independent Artists
Music Supervision
Sync Licensing
Songwriting
Mental Health
Music Production
Spotify
Youtube
Artist Development
MUBUTV
Social Media
Streaming
Digital Marketing
K-Pop

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 th... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Groff
Artist manager and former A&R executive
Rare Society / former A&R at Interscope
Episode: Breaking Artists for 10,000 Hours… Here's What He Discovered With Nick Groff [Billie Eilish, Jacob Collier]
Jordan Glickson
Vice President of Music and Talent at Vevo
Vevo
Episode: Getting Your Music Video Noticed By Vevo's Decision Makers With Jordan Glickson VP of Music at Vevo
Chris Dalla-Riva
Author
Episode: Getting Your Music Video Noticed By Vevo's Decision Makers With Jordan Glickson VP of Music at Vevo
Neil O'Connor
Founder and Artist Manager
Slush Management
Episode: Getting Your Music Video Noticed By Vevo's Decision Makers With Jordan Glickson VP of Music at Vevo
Chris Dalla Riva
Author, analyst and musician; data-driven music historian
Author of Uncharted Territory; columnist
Episode: He Listened to EVERY #1 Hit Since 1958 — Here's What He Discovered! Chris Dalla Riva [Uncharted Territory]
Neal O'Connor
Founder and artist manager at Slush Management
Slush Management
Episode: Leverage Over Record Deals: The New Music Business Rule With Neal O'Connor Slush Management
Dave Ronan
Founder and CEO of RoEx
RoEx
Episode: AI Will Replace Your Mixing Engineer Here's Why Dave Ronan Says Don't Panic With Dave Ronan from roex
Einar Helde
Co-founder and CCO of Aims (A-I-M-S)
Aims
Episode: Is AI About to Revolutionize How We Find Music for Movies and TV? Einar Helde AIMS API
Rio Caraeff
Tech entrepreneur and music executive; president of Music Match
Music Match
Episode: Lyrics Are Becoming the New CURRENCY of Music | Here's Why Rio Caraeff from Musixmatch Explains!

Hosts

Rich Esra
Co-host with extensive experience in music business media and production-focused discussions.
Eric Knight
Co-host focusing on industry trends, negotiations, and practical business guidance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • A MUST for any MUSIC PROFESSIONAL!

    This show truly stands out in aesthetics, the in-depth interviews, education, resources, and more.

    Ritch & Eric have great personalities and easy to follow. I’ve been in this game in Film & Television acting and music for decades. They have the most up to date resources, trends, and what’s new. The business is always changing and they keep up! I’m addicted to this show…

    🎸🎹🎶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elizabeth Regal
    United States13 days ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    Extremely insightful and lots of great tips and advice for anyone wanting to learn more about the music industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    billy_kidd
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • One Of The Best Music Industry Podcasts

    A great podcast on various aspects of the music business. I’ve meet some incredible people and companies through this podcast and look forward to more great episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaFingaz
    United States8 months ago
  • Gold

    These podcasts are gold. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MitchClarkDavis
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent Podcast on the Music Business

    Great podcast on the Music Business Required listening to anyone wanting to break into the music business today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4world2c.com
    United States3 years ago

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The format is praised for blending strategic business talk with authentic storytelling.
Audience views the show as a practical, high-signal resource for real-world music industry insights.
Guests are consistently described as experienced and candid, offering actionable takeaways.

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Breaking Artists for 10,000 Hours… Here's What He Discovered With Nick Groff [Billie Eilish, Jacob Collier]
Q: What non-creative qualities matter most for artists to be successful?
Drive, business mindset, willingness to learn, and the ability to coordinate across a team; you must treat your career as a company and actively manage all moving parts.
Breaking Artists for 10,000 Hours… Here's What He Discovered With Nick Groff [Billie Eilish, Jacob Collier]
Q: How do you develop a refined creative instinct if you're not a musician?
Develop it by listening with intent, studying what makes a piece resonate, and constantly analyzing why certain elements work or don't work for a given artist or song.
AI Will Replace Your Mixing Engineer Here's Why Dave Ronan Says Don't Panic With Dave Ronan from roex
Q: What advice would you give to artists about how to use AI as a collaborator rather than a replacement?
Use AI to accelerate workflows and fill gaps, but preserve the artist's voice and emotional intent; treat AI as a collaborator that handles heavy lifting while you provide direction and final creative decisions.
AI Will Replace Your Mixing Engineer Here's Why Dave Ronan Says Don't Panic With Dave Ronan from roex
Q: From your perspective, how can AI-powered tools like Automix or Mixcheck Studio help musicians stay focused on creativity while still producing release-ready tracks?
AI handles the repetitive, technical tasks and corrective mixing, keeping artists in their flow state and allowing them to quickly produce solid, release-ready foundations which they then customize with human input.
AI Will Replace Your Mixing Engineer Here's Why Dave Ronan Says Don't Panic With Dave Ronan from roex
Q: So I guess the question that we want to begin with is, how do you balance removing those barriers while still preserving the artistry and individuality that comes with mixing and mastering?
Dave explains that RoEx started by reducing the technical burden, then added user control, and finally can generate a foundational mix that users export to their DAW for finishing touches, ensuring the creative vision remains central.

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A cutting-edge look at the modern music business through candid conversations with industry leaders, producers, label founders, managers, and educators. Episodes frequently center on ownership and publishing literacy, the economics of touring, licensing and revenue streams for artists, and the role of technology—AI, streaming, and platforms—in shaping careers. Listeners get actionable guidance on contract literacy, artist development, building communities around music, and maintaining integrity while scaling a career. The show stands out for practical, entrepreneurially minded insights from experienced practitioners who emphasize ownership, financial savvy, and long-term wealth building for creators.

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Recent guests on Music Business Insider Podcast include:

1. Nick Groff
2. Jordan Glickson
3. Chris Dalla-Riva
4. Neil O'Connor
5. Chris Dalla Riva
6. Neal O'Connor
7. Dave Ronan
8. Einar Helde

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