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Music MentalityCRAYYa'll...this episode is CRAY! Okay, I'll admit it, that's a predictable pun from our end. But all jokes aside, getting to know CRAY was so enlightening for us, and we think it will be for you too. Throughout her mental health journey, she has learned a lot of valuable information that many of us can grow from. When we hear about artists who've "made it" or watch someone "start from the bottom and make it to the top" on our favourite TV shows, it gives us hope, determination, and drive... but many of us tend to forget about...
2022-11-0557 minMusic MentalityKue6ixA jack of all trades and a believer of herself, Ava, also known as Kue6ix, shows us what it is to be our own biggest fan. When we talk about being in the arts industry, we often forget that this also means being a business person, an entrepreneur.. a self-starter. The arts is more than just creating, the arts is about learning to hold value and respect for ourselves. Challenges continue to expand as Ava talks to us about what it means being a woman in the arts too. Difficult emotions can often arise: egos and...
2022-10-291h 00Music MentalityLarkhallPeople think music is all about audio... and it largely is, but today's guest, Larkhall, steps out of the convention and adds a twist to our senses. Larkhall is a composer and a pianist, but his music goes beyond audio as he uses a system he created to have live visuals dancing in sync with his music. It is safe to say that Larkhall has mastered creativity and experience to a whole other level than what we're used to, but this didn't come easy. Today, he enlightens us with all his lessons learnt through dealing with...
2022-10-2253 minMusic MentalityMNYSGoal: being successful in the music industry. Easier said than done though, right? I mean, where do you even start? And when you do start...how do you keep going when people try to take it away from you? Nick, known as MNYS, really experienced that sentiment. When reflecting on where he began and where he is now, he has shown determination, passion, and above everything else, resilience. Through stormy weather and dark paths, Nick kept his goal in mind as he continued to stride towards it. He shares what he learned along his journey in regards to how...
2022-10-151h 12Music MentalityMadison OldsSo you're living your everyday life, doing your grocery shopping or whatever, when all of a sudden, while you're picking out what lasagna to bring to Aunt Barb's dinner, you hear a song come on. You develop the ability to time travel to a single moment in your life, where happiness lives, where you can smell the fresh air, you remember the view, the sounds of laughter shared between you and your friend. Today's guest Madison Olds has the superpower of not just painting a picture with her words, but to take the audience through time with her. As...
2022-10-0858 minMusic MentalityLemmy AlvahDo you remember what it was like to be in high school? Or maybe you're currently in high school? Starting soon? Either way, we see it in movies and tv shows all the time and inevitably we are left disappointed when our expectations don't reflect High School Musical. Lemmy Alvah knows what it's like and he's here to talk about his experience throughout high school and how music played a role in it. It's a rough time as it is, but imagine going through this experience while also going through psychosis...leading to needing to turn to drugs.. while...
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Music MentalityZack ElliottCalling all Folk lovers! You folks would love Zack's music, and for the rest of you... you would love it too but beyond just loving his music, you'd also enjoy everything you can learn from his episode! Zack Elliott's music-making journey has taught him how much our journeys put the "art" into "artist". We discuss how much his sound reflects what he has gone through and how no matter what kind of music you make, you can't take the "you" out of mUsic (alright, enough with my play on words). We carry the conversation into...
2022-09-2436 minMusic MentalityPrianca RAPrianca RA joins us today (haha that rhymed) to deep dive into the meaning behind some of her new music! On this episode specifically, we explore her song Hurting & Healing - stay tuned to hear a sample of it in this episode! I learned a lot from Prianca, from her sweet nature and creative mind to the lessons she has learned from her journey. Her path has taken her down countless avenues of growth and realizations, some of those include the emotional investment it takes to write lyrics, and coming to the conclusion that not only is it okay...
2022-09-1736 minMusic MentalityKailee Morgue - Part 2Our conversation with Kailee Morgue continues! This part of our conversation got into even deeper territory so make sure to take care of yourselves as we explore Kailee’s journey with sobriety in an industry where drugs and alcohol are ingrained into it’s culture, competitiveness in the music industry, and both the struggles and struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder. Talking about our difficulties is a difficulty of it’s own, which is why we are so grateful for Kailee’s ability to create a safe space others can relate to. You are not alone!Find Kailee's...
2022-09-101h 04Music MentalityKailee Morgue - Part 1We are so excited to start this season off with the one and only, Kailee Morgue! We'd like to give a huge thank you to all the artists who have been on the show so far, and who have opened up about their journey. It's not an easy thing to do, to put your trust into strangers - but we could not do this without you! Another massive thank you to you - the listeners, who are the reason for this safe space. By simply being here right now, you are contributing to fostering a safe and loving community...
2022-09-0339 minMusic MentalitySeason One Wrap UpWow. I am so grateful to be able to sit here and reflect on how far this podcast has come. This week's episode doesn't feature a guest artist but instead, I (Angie) am the one who is being interviewed by the Music Mentality team! Aylin (the editor) and Meag (the social media manager) help guide me through my reflections of this show so far. We talk about how it got started, how far it has come, what we have learned, the challenges and the rewards, among many other things. It's amazing to think about that day back in September...
2022-06-261h 00Music MentalitySkuff Micksun - Part 2…And the story continues in this weeks episode! This episode is a continuation of last week’s with Skuff Micksun. Even though it’s part 2, this episode is just as informative and lively as part 1 - we chat about healthy work ethics, and where inspiration comes from including some mentions of movies and books that you guys should check out. We talk about writers block and Skuff’s experience with it, teaching kids and what kids teach us, and we talk about conforming to what others want of us. Skuff was a pleasure to interview and I’m ecstatic for you al...
2022-05-2155 minMusic MentalitySkuff Micksun - Part 1Holy crap! Let me tell you guys… It was an honour to interview Skuff Micksun. We chatted for 2 hours that flew by and I can’t wait for you to hear our conversation. We talk about so many different things, but on this episode, which is the first part of a total of 2 (second part to be released next week), we chat about working the jobs that we dont like and what to do in that situation, while also talking about the sacrifices it takes to do what you ultimately love. We talk about blending spoken word poetry into musi...
2022-05-1458 minMusic MentalityChris NineChris Nine is an amazingly talented dude who writes Punk music -- a genre that really lays the foundation for vulnerability. He talks about heartbreak and love, whether or not goals, success, and happiness all coincide, and we talk about acknowledging feelings versus the next steps that follow. Chris' mind is just such a creatively intelligent place, leading him to share perspectives that fall perfectly under both logic and emotion simultaneously. Stay until the end to also hear a snippet of one of his songs titled "Ghosts"You can also find his music on all streaming...
2022-05-071h 02Music MentalityFriday EmpireThis week's guest is actually 2 guests! A duo that go by the name of Friday Empire, and for all my fellow Canadian friends (especially those living in Ontario), the two are a local band from Ontario! The two have known each other for a while and while they're both so incredibly different, they share one love of music creation. This week they share how they overcome their creative differences, what it means to be a small artist, and how they turn emotions into music as a means to cope with hard times. As an extra bonus, we also do...
2022-04-3051 minMusic MentalityElizabethOn today’s episode, Elizabeth is here to share her experience working with INXS and more specifically, Michael Hutchence. Working as a makeup artist, creating music for herself, travelling all around, and creating meditations, Elizabeth has been to so many places, and seen so many faces. She talks about depression and what it means for artists, what it’s like to tour, and performing through both physical and/or mental pain. Elizabeth decided to use her voice to create wonderful guided meditations. I have personally listened to some and they truly do live up to the hype...
2022-04-2338 minMusic Mentalitywi12ynwi12yn (Will) is a musician, a producer, and all around a creator. To try and capture Will's story in words would be a disservice, so he is here to share everything he has learned through throat cancer, his struggle with opioids, and being a music teacher. His love of music and ability to rise from his struggles is not only contagious, but an inspiration. He teaches us that no matter what you face, there is still always a way to do what you love.You can find wi12yn live on Twitch making music in...
2022-04-161h 01Music MentalityPluffnubOn today’s episode, we have Kane Scott, otherwise known as Pluffnub. Kane is someone I met a while back who has such an adventurous, determined and ambitious spirit, I couldn’t help but to ask him to be on the show. He always has so much to share and today he graces us with some conversation surrounding ADHD, Synesthesia and alternative ways of learning. We explore how our brains differ from others and how music is used as a tool to represent our differences. Some of us see this world in technicolor, and Kane (or Pluff...
2022-04-0954 minMusic MentalityThis Mad DesireOn today's episode, we have Mac, who goes by This Mad Desire. He's an eclectic, rock and roll, force to be reckoned with. With so many stories to share and experience to offer, This Mad Desire discusses how pain plays a role in music creation and vice versa, how we can honour the people of our past through our art, and our experience with piano lessons - particularly, what is the "right" way to teach? Find him on any streaming platform by typing in This Mad Desire or visit his website http://thismaddesire.net
2022-04-0227 minMusic MentalityMikayla Menzies - Part 2Today’s episode is part 2 from last weeks episode with Mikayla Menzies!Some of the topics Mikayla and I cover include what it means to have a home, and what even is a home anyway? We talk about the loss of the most important people in our lives, what loss entails and how to cope with it. And on the note of loss... so many of us experience losing ourselves and being stuck in this awkward stage, in-between feeling the heaviness of not wanting to live, but also the heaviness of not wanting to die. Th...
2022-03-2644 minMusic MentalityMikayla Menzies - Part 1This week, Mikayla Menzies and I are here to talk about so many interesting things...in fact...our conversation was so amazing, that we wanted to make sure you guys heard it all! That is why this week’s episode is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Some of the topics Mikayla and I cover include what it means to have a home, and what even is a home anyway? We talk about the loss of the most important people in our lives, what loss entails and how to cope with it. And on the note of loss... so ma...
2022-03-1956 minMusic MentalityAdam BrennanA kind personality is one of the most important things in the music industry - it can really determine your success. And speaking of success... does that mean winning a grammy? Does it mean being a huge performer? Speaking on a variety of topics, Adam reminds us that sometimes all you need is a love of music to make it. We all start somewhere and work our way up, the process is the fun part! We all have our moments of fun, and moments of difficulty. Imposter Syndrome lurks around the corner and can sometimes get the...
2022-03-1239 minMusic MentalityDani RosenoerOn this episode, I'm interview Dani Rosenoer. He is this super cool person, who has so much experience in the music industry. He has been able to see what the industry looks like from so many points in this world, and he's here to talk about his experience touring. Aside from touring, Dani has also been teaching for a very long time, creating music, and helping others make their music come to life. The arts industry is a difficult one, since it is so spontaneous and demanding - so is it worth it? You can find...
2022-03-0553 minMusic MentalityParsa AfsharParsa is an incredibly driven, ambitious person who strives to be the best version of himself. Throughout his journey, Parsa has faced a lot of difficult moments that have felt like set backs. What do you do when the world feels like it’s against you? Parsa made sure that he kept going regardless, and continued to have faith in himself. COVID-19 also brought up a lot of difficulties, but he used the opportunity to find himself and his sound. You can find his music on soundcloud and YouTube by searching up Parsa Afshar (https://soundcloud.com/user-772116599-209261568?re...
2022-02-2641 minMusic MentalityHayden McHughOn today's episode, we have Hayden McHugh! Hayden specializes in a genre that isn't considered popular where they're from, making it a little bit tricky to find people to work with. Despite all the adversities that are thrown their way, they continue to stride forward. Keeping their chin up and walking forward isn't always easy though. There are a lot of challenges that can come up with taking on a task that is different from the norm. Especially as a queer person, Hayden understands first hand the difficulties of pushing past these barriers, but that is exactly what makes...
2022-02-1926 minMusic MentalityCACTUS ORANGECACTUS ORANGE is an up and coming artist who has taken his fate into his own hands. By taking risks that many would deem big, CACTUS ORANGE plunges into his future with a heart of golden fire. In the midst of finding his sound, he faces controversy, but still continues to take all the necessary steps so that he can achieve his biggest goals. Despite every obstacle that hits him, CACTUS ORANGE continues to both be inspired by the artists that surround him, as well as inspire his environment. His not-so-linear path led him to where he is today...
2022-02-1246 minMusic MentalityMelody CruzMelody Cruz is a powerful woman with a voice just as powerful as her. She has auditioned several times for shows like The Voice and American Idol. She is here to talk about her experience on those shows, what to expect, and how to overcome any difficulties associated with “failure” in a career.Success can be tricky as a woman working in an industry dominated by males, but Melody is here to remind us that success is still possible nonetheless.Her music is available on all digital streaming platforms by typing in her name: Melody Cruz...
2022-02-0524 minMusic MentalityMusic Mentality with Angie - An IntroductionAngie Toubis, a musician and mental health advocate, interviews artists on how music has played a role in their mental health. Be prepared for different emotions to arise from so many unique stories. Be inspired, be heard.Episodes posted every Saturday.If you have a story to share, please email me at musicmentalitywithangie@gmail.com. You can also follow us on instagram (@musicmentalitywithangie) and reach out through there.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/music-mentality. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/music-mentality.
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