@ OP:
I don't think you can continue producing music (as you have been) and simply expect to get paid for it.
That's not a very realistic approach.
You need to find a specific area where you offer a needed skill/product.
This is true with any business endeavor (not just music).
Finding your niche can take time.
Life throws curve balls. Your ultimate niche may not be exactly what you expected.
Way back in the day, I (as many others) had the dream of being a rock-star.
As my life progressed, it was becoming more and more clear that the rock-star dream was just that (a dream).
But... as that door was closing, the technical side of music opened up in a big way.
I don't regret it at all...
I'm not a rock-star, but I get to work with them.
I've met music industry folks who I would never have imagined knowing (when I was a kid).
I get to spend every day helping other folks make music.
The music industry has changed radically over the past 20 years.
Many established acts no longer put emphasis on making records... as there's not much/any money in it.
Wonder why concert ticket prices are thru the roof?
Touring and Merch are how the bands (now) make money.
Playing live on a local level doesn't pay much, but you can make some spending money playing clubs/bars.
If it's all original music, it's a tougher path than being in a cover band.
In any business, networking is super important.
The bigger your network of friends/associates/colleagues, the greater the potential for business.
Though I don't have a specific answer for you, I know this...
It's going to take a lot of effort on your part.
You can't sit back and wait for folks to discover you.
You'll need to "pound the pavement".
You'll need to jam your foot in the first open door... and then work hard and deliver.
Once you've got the first job, you can use that as "leverage" (reputation/credibility) to get the next.
Two words come to mind...
Fire and Desire
If you have those two things, you'll ultimately find your way.