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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 12 MIN

Artist has 312 Followers and Wants a Record Deal? Let’s Talk…

from Music Business Newsletter w/ Matthew Rix · host Soho Artistry

In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter, I respond to an email from a viewer, and let’s just say… It’s one of those emails that makes you shake your head and laugh a little.This artist has been making music for six months, has 312 followers, and one TikTok that hit 1,100 views and he wants to know why record labels aren’t paying him a salary to sign him. Yep, you heard that right.It’s funny, but it’s also a real look at how entitlement and expectations can derail artists before they ever get started.In this episode, I break down:-Why labels don’t “pay” artists before they’ve proven anything-How real artist development actually works today-What labels look for before investing in anyone-And how to flip entitlement into genuine momentumIf you’ve ever caught yourself wondering why the industry doesn’t “see your potential” yet this one’s going to hit home.Got a music industry question you want me to answer?Head over to MatthewRix.com and send it in. Your question might not only help you it might just end up in the next Mattrix Minute.#MusicIndustry #ArtistDevelopment #RecordDeal #IndependentArtist #MusicBusinessTips #MattrixMinute #MatthewRix #ArtistAdvice #MusicIndustryTruth #RecordLabels #EntitledArtist #MusicCareerListen to Mattrix Minute for daily Music Business insight without the music industry hype.SpotifyApple MusicAmazon MusicYouTube

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