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Music Business Newsletter w/ Matthew Rix

Music Business Newsletter w/ Matthew Rix

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 Music industry veteran Matthew Rix, with over 25 years of experience in marketing and A&R roles for top record labels, is back with something new to help you, the artist, achieve ultimate success: The Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix.

After working closely and helping artists from all over the world with his Music Business audio series “Mattrix Minute” achieving over 25 million sales and streams on platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and more, Matthew has turned his focus to empowering artists through his free music business newsletter.

Now, you can receive insider knowledge and expert advice in his brand-new video and audio podcast, where he answers your burning questions about the music industry. Whether you're struggling with marketing, strategy, or navigating the industry’s complexities, let Matthew be your coach. Best of all, it’s completely free to submit your question! Tune in, get answers, and take your music career to the next level.

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Episodes
  • Music Business Education

    Music Business Education
    Feb 24 2026
    In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I read an email from a 20-year-old college student who is currently finishing his second year of college. He has been leaning hard toward switching his major to music business. He loves music, but he is realistic enough to know that being an artist isn’t the only way to be involved in the music industry.
    #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicindustrysecrets #matthewrix #upcomingmusician

    Listen to Mattrix Minute for daily Music Business insight without the music industry hype.
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    15 mins
  • This is the laziest Artist in Music

    This is the laziest Artist in Music
    Feb 10 2026
    Today on the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I received an email from the laziest artist in music.
    If you have a question in the Music Industry that you would like me to answer, go to https://MatthewRix.com and give me as many details as possible.
    #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicindustrysecrets #matthewrix #artists


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    15 mins
  • What Actually Makes an Artist Legendary?

    What Actually Makes an Artist Legendary?
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I read an email from a nu-metal band asking a question most artists are afraid to say out loud:
    How do you become a legendary band not just another act that had a moment?
    They’re not looking to be a throwback.
    They’re not chasing nostalgia.
    They’re not satisfied with being “pretty good.”
    They want longevity, impact, and a legacy especially in a genre many people think already peaked.
    In this episode, we talk about:
    • What actually separates legendary bands from successful ones
    • Why talent alone never creates legacy
    • The role of identity, culture, and mythology in heavy music
    • How bands stay relevant without chasing trends
    • Why some genres never really die — they just evolve
    • And what artists misunderstand about longevity
    This isn’t about streams or virality.
    It’s about building something that lasts beyond cycles and algorithms.
    If you’re in a band that wants more than momentary success this episode is for you.
    Have a question about the music industry or building a career?
    Go to https://MatthewRix.com and include as many details as possible.
    #musicbusiness #musicindustry #upcomingmusician #musicindustrytips #matthewrix


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    18 mins
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