{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2026 Music Business Preview: AI, Streaming, Touring &amp; the New Artist Revolution","description":"2026 Music Business Preview: AI, Streaming, Touring &amp;amp; the New Artist Revolution Join Ritch Esra and Eric Knight as they break down the massive shifts happening in today\u2019s music business in &quot;2026 Music Business Preview: AI, Streaming, Touring &amp;amp; the New Artist Revolution&quot;. From the Suno\/Warner AI deal to the evolution of distribution, catalog sales, streaming plateaus, live performance challenges, and the rise of micro-IP artists, this episode is your annual preview of what\u2019s ahead for 2026. Get the real story behind generative AI, indie artist breakthroughs, and how the definition of music success is changing forever. #MusicBusiness #AIinMusic #Streaming #IndieArtists \ud83c\udfb6\ud83e\udd16\ud83d\udd2e  Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: \u26a1\ufe0fInsiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch &amp;amp; Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/book.mubutv.com  MUBUTV Free Music Guides: \u26a1FREE A&amp;amp;R Guide: &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/ARFreeGuide  \u26a1FREE Music Supervisor Guide: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/MSFreeGuide  \u26a1FREE Music Manager Guide: &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udc49 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.  \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f 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 &amp;amp; engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today\u2019s leading experts in the Music Industry including A&amp;amp;R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching \u201cMusic Business Insider Podcast\u201d on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.]. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcd2 Show Notes and Resources \ud83d\udcd2  https:\/\/www.mubutv.com\/blog\/2026-music-business-preview-ai-streaming-touring-the-new-artist-revolution &amp;nbsp; \u26a1\ufe0fWhat you'll learn in this episode\u26a1\ufe0f \ud83d\udc49 How generative AI is transforming how music gets made \ud83d\udc49 Why distribution deals are now rivaling record deals \ud83d\udc49 The impact of streaming\u2019s plateau &amp;amp; global shifts \ud83d\udc49 and so much more...  RECOMMENDED BOOKS: \ud83d\udcd2 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 \u26a1Castmagic - 10x Audio Content &amp;amp; Supercharge Your Media With AI https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/castmagic &amp;nbsp; Podcast Credits Produced by: Ritch Esra &amp;amp; Eric Knight Editor: Eric Knight Shownotes &amp;amp; Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd  Explore the future of the music industry in &quot;2026 Music Business Preview: AI, Streaming, Touring &amp;amp; the New Artist Revolution&quot; as Ritch Esra and Eric Knight reveal insights on AI, streaming trends, live performance, and artist empowerment on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast.  DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Copyright \u00a9 2026 MUBUTV\u2122 Media. All Rights Reserved ","author_name":"Music Business Insider Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mubutv.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39893375\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197913560"}