How Gen Z Is CHANGING the Music Business Forever With Shivam Malhotra From Malsons
Music Business Insider Podcast
Release Date: 09/09/2025
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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.
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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 📒
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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 Why being a real partner is the future of artist management
👉 The secrets behind arena-level success for indie acts
👉 How cross-continental music is changing everything
👉 and so much more...
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd
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The MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast sits down with Shivam Malhotra, founder of Malsons, to talk about building an entertainment incubator focused on connecting generation z talent. Shivam discusses the global music business, specifically the bridging of cultures between Los Angeles and Mumbai, and the rise of punjabi music. This conversation touches on the latest hindi songs and the expanding reach of indian music today.