Laura & Burnout
Laura
I’ve been looking into how the pressure of instant viral hits in music is quietly draining artists—ever feel like the chase itself is a kind of hidden exhaustion?
Burnout
Yeah, it’s like everyone’s got this invisible stopwatch glued to your wrist and every new beat has to outshine the last one. The chase feels like running on a treadmill that only speeds up when you’re already halfway to the finish line. It drags the spark out of the creative part of you before you even get a chance to hit a chord. You end up paying the price in sleep, motivation, and a little piece of your soul each time you chase the next viral wave. And let’s be real—most of those hits burn out faster than you can hit repeat. So yeah, it’s exhausting, but it’s also the price you’re paying for being a damn artist.
Laura
You’re spot on— the whole “next hit” loop feels like a relentless treadmill. It’s a tough game, and a lot of those quick bursts of fame come with a steep price. It’s a good reminder that the real art has to survive beyond the viral spike. Keep digging for the stories that matter and watch that invisible stopwatch, but make sure it’s pointing to something worth chasing, not just a next headline.
Burnout
Sounds like a plan. Keep hunting those deeper riffs, and remember, the best tracks are the ones that outlast the headlines. And hey, if the stopwatch starts ticking too fast, just hit pause and find a new beat to grind on.
Laura
Sounds like a solid strategy—pause, regroup, and keep looking for the beats that actually stay in the mix. Trust the process, and let the headlines fall away.
Burnout
Yeah, that’s the vibe. Keep grinding on the real stuff, let the noise fade, and you’ll still have the fire in the right place.