With his starring role in a new music video, renowned actor Danny Trejo has at last added EDM to his stacked portfolio of artistic work. Released today via Handwritten Records, the short film is set to the tune of “Netflix (Your Product Is Too Good)” by electronic duo OYLS, off their October album OYLS (For Your …
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Study: 87 percent of surveyed musicians say mental health deteriorated during COVID-19 lockdowns
by: Austria Masim Mar 22, 2021 According to a new study, 87 percent of surveyed artists and musicians have said that their mental health has declined due to COVID-19-related lockdowns. Loss of income and inability to perform live are the two prominent factors, according to a new report by Help Musicians, a UK-based charity for …
STUDY: 87 Percent of Musicians Reported Mental Health Deterioration During Lockdown
If your mental health suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, you might have more in common with some of your favorite musicians than you thought. A recent survey of 700 musicians by the UK-based nonprofit Help Musicians highlights the bleak reality for artists during the pandemic era. Eighty-seven percent of respondents reported a …
Camila Cabello launches fund providing mental health support for activists
Camila Cabello has launched the Healing Justice Project, a fund to provide mental health support for frontline workers and activists. The singer has partnered with the Movement Voter Fund to provide funding to ten organisations for resources to help with their workers’ mental wellbeing. As Billboard report, Cabello provided the seed money for the venture, …
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“Stay Sound & Check Yourself”: New Book Explores Mental Health Crisis Amongst Music Industry Professionals
It’s no secret that the lives of musical artists often come riddled with mental health struggles, born from the multiplicity of stressors that come from the life of a touring public figure under constant scrutiny. But what about the experiences of those who work behind the scenes, such as managers, publicists, bookers and touring teams? …
Female drummers share new track for mental health awareness in young musicians
12 female drummers have come together for a new charity single to raise awareness for mental health issues in young musicians. ‘Little Drummer Girl’ is the brainchild of drummer Charlotte and producer Kerr from The Echo Lab Music Studios in Scotland. As well as raising awareness of mental health issues, the song also aims to …
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FuntCase delineates DPMO label launch, the ‘Corruption’ EP that’s starting it all, mental health, and more [Q&A] – Dancing Astronaut
by: Austria Masim Dec 12, 2020 FuntCase embarked on his DPMO (Don’t P*ss Me Off) label journey in 2017, and while under Circus Records, he was able to showcase an onslaught of dubstep’s filthiest tracks through a three-volume compilation series, FuntCase Presents: DPMO. After this strong start, the masked artisan is now overseeing the official …
Carl Cox Opens Up About Mental Health in Candid Interview: “I’m Fine, But I’m Not Happy”
Famous DJs may have money and fame, but at the end of the day, they are human and they deal with the same issues as the rest of us. No amount of money can remedy a bout with mental illness—a notion that sometimes eludes music fans, many of whom jaw at artists having no idea …
The Chainsmokers open up in new interview, discuss mental health, career lows, and more
by: Farrell Sweeney Oct 29, 2020 The Chainsmokers have used 2020 for a much deserved hiatus after eight years on the road, including performing over 180 shows throughout 2019. The duo, comprised of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, planned their hiatus before the COVID-19 pandemic forced all touring to shut down. They have now made …
Party Favor on the Pitfalls of Social Media: “It’s Causing Mental Breakdowns”
The dangers of social media are no secret. It is becoming one of the leading contributing factors to depression, especially in young people, and its corrosive effects on self-confidence are unparalleled. Social media users are consistently fed language that conjures feelings of “worthlessness, guilt, helplessness, and self-hatred that characterize depression as manifested in everyday life,” …
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