Fuegostine's Music Club
Fuegostine’s Music Club is a deep-dive conversation series hosted by music curator Matt Firestine (@fuegostine), spotlighting the artists shaping today’s most meaningful music. Each episode goes beyond the surface — into the stories, heartbreaks, creative struggles, breakthroughs, and real-life moments that fuel the songs we love.
From breakout songwriters to touring veterans, the Music Club brings you honest conversations about artistry, mental health, career pivots, creative identity, and what it really takes to make music in the modern world.
If you love discovering new artists, understanding how songs are made, or hearing musicians in their most human moments, this podcast is your new home.
Featuring guests from indie, folk, country, alt, and beyond.
New episodes weekly.
Fuegostine's Music Club
Touring, Trauma & Therapy: The Reality of Artist Wellness with Backline’s Terra Lopez | Fuegostine's Music Club
In this episode, Matt speaks with Terra Lopez, artist and Community Manager at Backline, the nonprofit delivering free mental health and wellness services to musicians and music industry workers.
Terra shares powerful insights about the realities of touring, the emotional and financial barriers artists face when seeking help, and how social media has intensified the mental health challenges within the music world.
We discuss Backline’s case-management system, their partnerships with venues and festivals, the Music’s Mental Health Fund, and why the industry needs systemic changes to truly support artist well-being. Terra also reflects on her personal story and why this work has become her mission.
Whether you’re an artist, crew member, fan, or anyone interested in mental health, this episode highlights essential resources and a growing movement to make the music industry a healthier place.
Learn more or get help: backline.care
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