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Music Business Insider Podcast

Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Streaming Services
Artist Management
Music Industry
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Position Music
Music Marketing
Touring
Amber Horsburgh
Entrepreneurship
Music Industry Trends
Youtube
Music Content Marketing
Audience Discovery
International Music Markets
A&R
Instagram
Taylor Bacon
Collaboration In Music
Personal Narrative In Music
Music Business

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

Terry McBride
CEO of Nettwerk Music Group, known for managing artists like Sarah McLachlan and Coldplay
Nettwerk Music Group
Episode: Music Business Legend Reveals Why Artists MUST Own Their Music in 2026. Terry McBride CEO Nettwerk Music Group [Sarah McLachlan, Coldplay]
Daniel Glass
Founder and CEO of Glassnote Records
Glassnote Records
Episode: We Sat Down With a Music Industry Legend—He Told Us How To Break Any Artist! Daniel Glass CEO Glassnote Records [Mumford & Sons, Childish Gambino, Chvrches]
Bob Ezrin
Legendary music producer
Episode: We Sat Down With Rockstar Music Producer Bob Ezrin & Uncovered Insane Secrets! With Legendary Music Producer Bob Ezrin [Alice Cooper, KISS, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel]
David Wilcox
Acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his unique storytelling in music
Episode: David Wilcox on the Unexpected Power of Creative Vulnerability
Warner Bailey
Founder of Assistants vs. Agents
Assistants vs. Agents
Episode: How to Get a Job in the Music Industry & Get Hired in 2026! With Warner Bailey From Agents vs. Assistants
Lisa Farris
Chief Marketing Officer at Soundtrack
Soundtrack
Episode: How Soundtrack Is Revolutionizing Music Licensing and Boosting Artist Revenue With Lisa Farris from Soundtrack
Holly Hutchison
Legendary A&R executive and founder of A&R Girl, known for discovering artists like Muse and Slipknot.
Episode: How Do Indie Musicians REALLY Break Through? A&R Holly Hutchison Reveals Music Industry Secrets! [Holly Hutchison AnRGirl]
Benji Stein
Founder of bookingagent.io and former artist manager
bookingagent.io
Episode: How BookingAgent IO Is Revolutionizing Live Music Booking for Indie Artists With Benji Stein
Christiana Sudano
Founder of Do Less Management, Artist Manager, and Music Industry Connector
Do Less Management
Episode: How to Build a Global Music Career: Tips From a Top Artist Manager With Christiana Sudano From Do Less Management

Hosts

Rich Esra
Co-host of the Music Business Insider Podcast. Offers experience and expertise in the music industry, focusing on artist advocacy and education.
Eric Knight
Co-host of the Music Business Insider Podcast. Brings knowledge and insights from his background in the music business, emphasizing artist empowerment and engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • 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 States5 months ago
  • Gold

    These podcasts are gold. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MitchClarkDavis
    Australia10 months 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
  • A must-listen music industry podcast!

    This show is a wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in the music industry! It offers so much valuable information, insights and practical advice from the leading industry experts. It’s an amazing resource for anyone pursuing a successful music career. Looking forward to listening to new episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellie I...
    United States3 years ago
  • Tour manager listening in!

    Hey great start and 1st time guest! I enjoyed the questions and professionally! Well done. I’ll keep an ear out for more content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Googusergps
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its in-depth exploration of the music business, describing it as a must-listen for those wanting to break into the industry.

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Music Business Legend Reveals Why Artists MUST Own Their Music in 2026. Terry McBride CEO Nettwerk Music Group [Sarah McLachlan, Coldplay]
Q: Do you think the values around music listening changed with the shift from the copy model to the access model?
McBride believes that values became more tribal and communal, with streaming allowing easier access for fans to discover and share music.
Music Business Legend Reveals Why Artists MUST Own Their Music in 2026. Terry McBride CEO Nettwerk Music Group [Sarah McLachlan, Coldplay]
Q: How has your perspective of music as a necessity influenced Nettwerk's business model in the streaming age?
McBride believes music should be viewed as water, needing a container to hold value, emphasizing emotional connections and the role of community.
Music Business Legend Reveals Why Artists MUST Own Their Music in 2026. Terry McBride CEO Nettwerk Music Group [Sarah McLachlan, Coldplay]
Q: What was the moment in those first years where you realized that Network could be more than just an indie, a local indie label?
About 10 years in, when they were finally able to pay themselves a salary, realizing they could sustain the business long-term.
We Sat Down With Rockstar Music Producer Bob Ezrin & Uncovered Insane Secrets! With Legendary Music Producer Bob Ezrin [Alice Cooper, KISS, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel]
Q: How do you see AI impacting the artistic, technical and human aspects of making records?
It depends on how it's used; as an enabling tool or as something that creates facsimiles.
We Sat Down With Rockstar Music Producer Bob Ezrin & Uncovered Insane Secrets! With Legendary Music Producer Bob Ezrin [Alice Cooper, KISS, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel]
Q: What specific qualities need to be present for you to say, yes, I'm in?
I need some personal connection with the artists and know that they have a burning desire to succeed in music.

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Focusing on the rapidly evolving landscape of the music industry, this collection features insightful conversations with key figures such as A&R executives, artist managers, and marketing professionals. Listeners can expect to gain valuable knowledge around critical topics like artist development, music licensing, and career strategies tailored for independent artists. The content emphasizes the increasing power that modern artists hold and provides actionable advice on navigating the complexities of the current music environment. Unique for its practical emphasis on empowerment, the series serves as a vital resource for anyone looking to enhance their music career, from emerging talents to seasoned industry veterans.

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Recent guests on Music Business Insider Podcast include:

1. Terry McBride
2. Daniel Glass
3. Bob Ezrin
4. David Wilcox
5. Warner Bailey
6. Lisa Farris
7. Holly Hutchison
8. Benji Stein

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