How to Keep Going When You’ve Been Burned in the Music Industry

In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I read one of the rawest, most honest emails I’ve ever received.A musician in his 30s tired, disappointed, and skeptical wrote in to vent.He doesn’t believe I can help him. He barely thinks anyone can help him at this point.After years in music, he’s been:• Betrayed by close friends• Let down by bandmates who walked away• Ghosted by producers and managers• Fed promises that never turned into anything• Burned enough times that hope feels dangerousNow he’s jaded. He’s bitter. He’s exhausted.And he’s asking a brutally real question:“Why should I even keep doing music anymore?”If you’ve ever felt burned by the people around you, or like the industry has taken more than it’s given back, this episode is going to feel uncomfortably familiar in a good way.Got your own story or question?Go to https://MatthewRix.com.Tell me everything the details matter, and your story could help someone else survive this industry too.Listen to Mattrix Minute for daily Music Business insight without the music industry hype.SpotifyApple MusicAmazon MusicYouTube