mental illness

After moving from New Jersey to Austin, Texas, Sam Houston created a name for himself in the city’s flourishing Americana and blues scene. As he grew, he realized that what he was doing wasn’t authentic to himself—the style of music wasn’t his passion, and it wasn’t causing the effect he envisioned he was capable of. […]

Halsey is coming to Kanye West‘s aid after his recent South Carolina presidential rally sparked worry about his mental state. In a series of tweets, Halsey asks the negative comments and jokes surrounding mental illness to stop. She also uses the opportunity to open about her own experiences with bipolar disorder. Read more: Elon Musk’s […]

A new study has found 73 percent of independent musicians suffer from mental illness symptoms. The study was conducted by Swedish digital distribution platform Record Union through an online survey of nearly 1,500 independent artists. The The 73 Percent Report found nearly three-quarters of respondents experienced various issues including panic attacks and depression. Within the 18 to 25 range, this percentage rose to 80 percent. […]

Following the deaths of several high profile musicians in the recent years, mental health issues within the music industry have been more openly discussed. To take things a step further, the Music Minds Matter campaign was created. Read more: Entire ‘Game of Thrones’ cast to appear in reunion special According to BBC’s Newsbeat, the campaign […]

[Photos by Lindsey Byrnes and Bad Cop / Bad Cop/Youtube] Los Angeles punk quartet Bad Cop / Bad Cop have just released a video for “Victoria,” a track from their second full-length album, Warriors. With great pathos, “Victoria” serves as the album’s vivid empathetic reflection of loss. Bad Cop / Bad Cop’s Stacey Dee bursts […]

When metalcore heavyweights Bleeding Through played their last show in 2014, frontman Brandan Schieppati felt lost. Disconnected from the metallic hardcore scene he and his band had helped popularize, the vocalist believed the band were stagnating, so he pulled the plug on the group two years after the release of their seventh album, The Great […]

It’s hard to deny that music has a lot of power. No matter what mood or emotion you’re feeling, there’s a song to suit it. Whether it’s a lyric that sweeps you away or a beautiful melody that gives you guidance, chances are there’s a song to help you through any tough time. READ MORE: I […]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder­­—or A.D.H.D. as it’s more commonly known—is a mental illness that affects millions of people around the world. It has a wide spectrum of symptoms (hyperactivity, restlessness, mood swings), and can make daily activities such as going to class or being in a confined space very difficult. READ MORE: Sleep On It […]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder­­––or A.D.H.D. as it’s more commonly known––is a mental illness that affects millions of people around the world. It has a wide spectrum of symptoms (hyperactivity, restlessness, mood swings), and can make daily activities such as going to class or being in a confined space very difficult. READ MORE: Sleep On It […]