Mt. Joy’s Matt Quinn on Consistent Growth Vs. Overnight Success (And Which Is Sweeter)
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4.5 • 5.3K Ratings
🗓️ 9 November 2024
⏱️ 75 minutes
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Summary
In the age of virality and trending TikTok songs, Mt. Joy rose to fame through the band’s authentic storytelling and community building within the indie music scene. On today’s episode, Mt. Joy’s lead singer Matt Quinn makes his return to the Daily Stoic studio to discuss the band’s surge in popularity since his first appearance a couple years back.
Ryan and Matt also talk about how Matt manages performance anxiety before going on stage, the evolving perception of success in the music industry, and the band’s recent world tour that included performances at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden.
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You can follow Matt at @MattQuinnMJ on Instagram and on TikTok @MtJoyBand
If you want to see Matt and the band in concert, head to mtjoyband.com and you can check out their upcoming tour schedule
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