In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I read an email from a 24-year-old from North Dakota who aspires to become a music interviewer.
He didn’t find me through the Mattrix Minute he discovered my work through my artist interviews and now he wants to follow a similar path. He’s been reaching out to artists and managers, trying to land his first interviews, but so far… crickets. No replies. No callbacks.
Now he’s wondering:
1. Should he move to Nashville, New York, or L.A. to actually make this happen?
2. How do you get artists or their teams to take you seriously when you’re just starting?
3. And when’s the right time to start reaching out for interviews now, or later?
In this video, I break down:
-The truth about networking in big music cities
-How to start interviewing artists from anywhere
-The best way to get responses from managers and publicists
-Why persistence, professionalism, and preparation always win
If you’ve ever dreamed of working in music without being a musician this one’s for you.
Got a question about the music industry or your own creative path?
Head over to https://MatthewRix.com and send it in.
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