In today’s episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I read an email from a guitarist from Orlando whose band was this close to signing with a legitimate Los Angeles management firm.
For months, everything looked real:
-The company flew them out to L.A.
-Put them up in nice hotels
-Held meetings and even a showcase
-Sent contracts to lawyers
-All the signs of a serious partnership were there
Then after their third trip, everything fell apart in one night.
He and his lead singer had a little too much to drink, ended up getting kicked out of a bar, offended the people in the group, and flew home the next day. A few days later, they received a cold email saying the firm was no longer moving forward.
No follow-up call.
No explanation.
Just silence and now, the band is being completely ghosted.
Bob’s question is simple:
Did they ever intend to work with us?
And if they did… how could one night ruin everything?
In this episode, I break down:
1. The reality of how fragile the music industry can be
2. Why professionalism matters more than talent during negotiations
3. How quickly a team can change its mind if trust is broken
4. What you can and can’t recover from
5. And what his band should realistically do now
If you’re an artist dreaming of a team, a deal, or industry support you need to hear this one.
Do you have a question or a story you'd like me to break down? Go to https://MatthewRix.com and send it in.
The more details you share, the more I can help — and your story might help someone else avoid the same mistakes.
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