Sound Affects Podcast: Music & Mental Health, with Katy Georgiou

Episode 36: Johnny Marriott of Pet Needs and Patron of British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) Sep 02, 2024

I interview Johnny Marriott, lead singer/songwriter of punk band Pet Needs and patron of British Association for Performing Arts Medicine:
Website: https://www.petneedsband.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bBMfsANUM0cj5h5MjEdxP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PETNEEDS Bandcamp: https://petneeds.bandcamp.com/
Pet Needs on tour: https://www.petneedsband.com/tours
Follow Pet Needs:
X: https://x.com/wearepetneeds Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wearepetneeds/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearepetneeds Contact Sound Affects: X: https://x.com/SoundAffectsPod Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sound_affects_podcast/ Email: soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com
British Association for Performing Arts Medicine: https://www.bapam.org.uk/
Details of upcoming support groups and individual support: https://www.bapam.org.uk/whatbapamcandoforyou/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/bapam-appoints-olivier-award-winning-sheila-atim-mbe-pet-needs-johnny-marriott-patrons/#:~:text=Support%20BAPAM-,BAPAM%20appoints%20Olivier%20award%20winning%20Sheila%20Atim%20MBE,NEEDS'%20Johnny%20Marriott%20as%20patrons&text=As%20we%20celebrate%20our%2040th,of%20PET%20NEEDS%2C%20Johnny%20Marriott.

Episode 35: Jeff Slate – rock n roll's reckoning with the internet, social media, racism, misogyny and MeToo Aug 05, 2024

Musician, Rolling Stone/New Yorker music journalist and author Jeff Slate released his new book 'Guitar' earlier this year co-authored with Earl Slick, and is on tour with The Wallflowers.

We explore social media politics and rock n roll's reckoning with historical racism, misogyny and MeToo.

Get in touch:

Email: soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @SoundAffectsPod

Insta: @sound_affects_podcast

Jeff Slate:

Book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/308449/jeff-slate

Album and singles: https://jeffslatehq.com/store

Twitter: https://x.com/jeffslate

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jeffslate/

Website: https://jeffslatehq.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jeffslate

Links to things mentioned:

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/eric-clapton-s-covid-vaccine-conspiracies-mark-sad-final-act-ncna1281619

David Bowie internet clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaHcOs7mhfU

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Ep 34: ’Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual’ with author Tamsin Embleton Nov 26, 2023

The book 'Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual' is published by Omnibus Press and is the brainchild of music industry psychotherapist and Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC) founder Tamsin Embleton. It's is a collection of well-researched and rigorous essays authored by experts and academics in the field offering insight, signposting and mental health support for musicians and music industry professionals on the road. Considered the 'go-to' manual for any touring music professional, it has gained (and keeps gaining) massive praise in the national and international press since its launch in March. It's also been wildly praised online by prominent musicians worldwide. An audiobook is now in the works and you can find extra material from the book, further resources and details of workshops online at https://www.touringmanual.com/

Sound Affects Podcast featured Tamsin's Music Industry Therapist Collective back in 2018 (episode 4) when the book was in early stages of development. It's been really lovely following the journey of MITC and the book since then, and I attended the book launch back in March.
Interview recorded April 2023.

For more info and details on the manual, the collective, or Tamsin herself, follow the links here:

'Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual': https://www.touringmanual.com/

You can buy the book direct from the link above, or through any of the outlets here: https://found.ee/MITClink
Follow Music Industry Therapist Collective:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareMITC

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wearemitc/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/weareMITC

Website: https://musicindustrytherapists.com/

Tamsin Embleton:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tamsinembleton/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TamsinEmbleton

To contact Tamsin for therapy:

https://embletonpsychotherapy.com/about/
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Ep 33: The Boo Radleys’ Sice Rowbottom (Dr Sice) Nov 02, 2023

Dr Sice Rowbottom, famously known as singer/songwriter of the Boo Radleys, is also a chartered psychologist, associate fellow of the British Psychological Society, a prolific practising counsellor and is respected voice within the music industry mental health field. We talk through why he did a doctorate in counselling psychology following his exit from the music industry, his choice to become a stay-at-home dad, his research on male gender norms, his return to music after a long hiatus, how he balances music and therapy work, and the new solo shows he's developed around mental health called 'The Secret to Happiness'.

The Boo Radleys are currently on a UK tour co-headlining with Cud – buy tickets here:

www.thebooradleys.com
Dr Sice Rowbottom:
Twitter: @SiceBooRadleys
Instagram: @sice_boo_radleys
More on Sice and his work with MITC: https://musicindustrytherapists.com/simonrowbottom/

More on Balanced Psychology project: http://www.balancedpsychology.co.uk/

More about Sice's solo shows 'The Secrets of Happiness': https://drsrowbottom.wixsite.com/thesecretofhappiness
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Interlude: more on Oasis and Mental Health (a montage) Oct 14, 2023

Hi everyone, some time ago I collaborated with Oasis pod with 2 episodes on Oasis and mental health and in those episodes I had said I would at some point take a further deep dive on this topic, especially this ethereal 'feeling' evoked by Noel's songwriting, for those who are interested in the emotional impact of Oasis' music, ethos and influence. This project is still in the works but in the meantime, in the week of world mental health day, I have put together a montage of clips taken from my podcast that pertain to Oasis and the feeling they give. All the clips you hear are from guests I interviewed for Sound Affects (fans, musicians, a music therapist and a neuroscientist), except for the final clip of me speaking which comes from ep 77 of Oasis podcast where James the host had added a backdrop of music to my words.

Episode 32: Yvette Caster – hip hop and bipolar disorder Aug 14, 2023

Yvette Caster is an award-winning freelance journalist, podcaster and speaker. At the time of interview, she was the long-standing co-host of Metro UK official mental health and wellbeing podcast 'Mentally Yours' along with Ellen Scott.*

I interviewed Yvette about how hip hop music has supported her over the years in her experiences with bipolar disorder. We talk through her attendance as an out-patient in a mental health unit during the late 90s after her first manic episode and how she's managed things since, exploring the impact of bipolar disorder on her dating and relationships. We also look at how the news of the death of Tupac Shakur affected her as a teen.
You can still listen to the episode I did with the Mentally Yours podcast during the pandemic on music and mental health here: https://audioboom.com/posts/7975995-music-and-mental-health

*I recorded this episode in January 2023. Since then, Yvette has left Mentally Yours, but the podcast is still going strong, now run by Rachel Moss.
Follow Yvette Caster @YvetteCaster on Twitter
For help and support with bipolar disorder:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/bipolar-disorder/useful-contacts/

Follow Hip Hop Psych for academic research on hip hop and mental health here:
https://www.hiphoppsych.co.uk/

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Ep 31: Nico Tatarowicz – romance and music Jul 25, 2023

Writer, podcaster and musician Nico Tatarowitcz explores the romance of music and the inspiration behind his Stupid Hearts Club podcast.

Follow Nico/Stupid Hearts Club podcast:
Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/stupidheartsclub/posts

Non-patreon link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/stupid-hearts-club/id1652327681

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stupidheartsclub/?hl=en

Songs by Nico included in this podcast:
Love isn't Everything – opening song
Hello and Goodbye – ending song
At the end of this podcast, Nico asks me to choose a song with a reason for why I chose it. I was in Spain when I sat down to listen to the file of songs he sent me. I had made a shortlist of the songs I liked the most, then re-listened to them on the balcony later that evening. A slither of the moon was out, and a bright star near it (I'm going to guess it was Venus – how apt). I stayed staring at the star while the music played. In the time it took me to finish hearing Hello and Goodbye, the moon and the star gradually slipped out of my view behind a wall. It was a gentle reminder that the world we're on is indeed spinning, and depending on where you are, your view can change.
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Ep 30: Adam Nutter from The Music – ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Apr 19, 2023

Adam Nutter is set to release his debut solo album 'Badlands on Fire' 21st April 2023, alongside a book of artwork by Ross McCully, all available to purchase on www.adamnutter.com

In this episode, Adam talks through the heartbreak and loss of identity he experienced when The Music disbanded, and how this interplayed with his experiences with ADHD and bipolar disorder, which he received a formal diagnosis for in his late 20s.

Follow Adam:

Website: www.adamnutter.com

Twitter: @nutter_adam
Insta: adam.nutter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamnutterofficial

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/adam_nutter?fbclid=IwAR3mDdLCCmE4ECxm5sTyCS-MEzMQjRE206mSjn8GY8-VpkTKZA2769WPwvg

Adam's podcast and patron: https://www.musicandmorepodcast.com/

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To get help and support:
ADHD: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-health/

Bipolar disorder: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/bipolar-disorder/about-bipolar-disorder/

Get help and support

Samaritans: 116 123, or https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/symptoms-of-ocd/#WhatIsPureO

Black Dog: https://www.myblackdog.co/

To find a therapist in the UK:

https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/find-a-therapist/?Distance=10

https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists

UK

Addiction: https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/

Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

Beat, eating disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

CALM, male suicide: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Combat Stress: www.combatstress.org.uk

Homelessness: https://www.crisis.org.uk/ending-homelessness/housing/

Mental Health Foundation, reducing stigma: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk A-Z and guidance on any mental health issue

The Maytree sanctuary if you’re suicidal: https://www.maytree.org.uk/

OCD: www.ocduk.org

Samaritans: www.samaritans.org , 116 123, jo@samaritans.org

Solace Women’s Aid, domestic abuse: https://www.solacewomensaid.org/

Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/

Rethink: www.rethink.org

https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/treatment-and-support/going-into-hospital/

Self-referral through the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service: http://www.lets-talk-iapt.nhs.uk/make-a-referral/.

If you're outside the UK:

https://www.thecalmzone.net/international-mental-health-charities

https://www.wheretotalk.org/charities/

Asociacion Argentina de Salud Mental: https://www.aasm.org.ar/eshttps://www.aasm.org.ar/es

Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca/

CVV (Brazil): https://www.cvv.org.br/

Ibunda (Indonesia) https://www.ibunda.id/

Tell Japan: https://telljp.com/lifeline/

12 step programmes: https://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/12-step-programs/

Addiction: https://atforum.com/related-websites/international-organizations/

Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation: https://www.bbrfoundation.org/

Jed Foundation, teen and young adult suicide prevention: https://jedfoundation.org/

Rethink: https://www.rethink.org/

StrongMinds: Treating depression in Africa for women and young people https://strongminds.org/

TalkLife, 16-24 peer-to-peer support network: https://www.talklife.com/

The US

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://nami.org

To Write Love On Her Arms: Depression, Addiction, Self-injury and Suicide: https://twloha.com/

Ep 29: Tonic Music and Mental Health / Tonic Rider Part 2 with Jeordie Shenton, in memory of Terry Hall the founding patron Mar 21, 2023

This episode is Part 2 of an exploration into the work of charity Tonic Music for Mental Health. In Part 1, I spoke to Dub Pistols' Barry Ashworth, a patron of the charity, to talk about how Lockdown was affecting musicians and his fundraising and personal life experiences that made him interested in this charity's work; now in this Part 2, I speak to Jeordie Shenton, a PhD researcher into substance misuse amongst working musicians and the co-ordinator for the Tonic Rider programme of Tonic Music for Mental Health – a programme that promotes good mental health within the music industry via delivery delivery of free peer-support groups, training and events to all music industry professionals.
Contact Tonic Music for Mental Health / Tonic Rider:

Website: https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/

Twitter: @tonicmusicmh @tonicrideruk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonicmusicmh

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tonicrideruk/

https://www.instagram.com/tonicmusicmh/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonic-music-for-mental-health-ltd

To register for Tonic Rider support and programmes:
https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/tonic-rider

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Episode 28: Ellur Oct 28, 2022

New single by Ellur ‘Now I’m Alone' out 9th November

22-year old singer/songwriter Ellur gives insight into her lyrics and life in the music industry for young women.
Trigger warning: We discuss eating disorders and sexual violence against women. Around 16 minutes in, the episode includes some recent real-life news clips on this topic.

All things Ellur:

Website: https://ellur.biz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellurrrr/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ellurrrrr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellurrrr/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Ellur

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Twitter: @SoundAffectsPod

Email: soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com

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Getting help and support:

Face The Music Now Foundation, by and for survivors of abuse in the music industry

https://facethemusicnow.com/

Women and Girls network

https://www.wgn.org.uk/

Beat

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Samaritans: 116 123, jo@samaritans.org , www.samaritans.org

Mind

https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw--2aBhD5ARIsALiRlwAPpxIdPRxAv6yAeAvAUdIVbyhlTZS29Tae1fTHC0fdMF7WgxcLagsaAtXfEALw_wcB

Help Musicians

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/

Tonic Music for Mental Health

https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/

Music Support

https://www.musicsupport.org/

Music for mental wealth

https://www.musicformentalwealth.com/

Music industry therapist collective

https://musicindustrytherapists.com/

British Association for Performing Arts Medicine

https://www.bapam.org.uk/

Thumbnail image: Ellur
Songs (in order) played in this episode by Ellur:
Best Face On
Migraine
June

Episode 27: Ian Winwood, author of Bodies: Life and Death in Music Sep 18, 2022

Music journalist and book critic Ian Winwood is the author of 'Bodies: Life and Death in Music'. In this interview, we unpick his experiences over the years as a music journalist travelling the world and interviewing bands amid the "routine ruinations" (alcohol and drugs) he describes surrounding the music industry.

Follow Ian on Twitter: @IanWinwood1

Louder than Words Festival: https://louderthanwordsfest.com/

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Episode 26: Danny McNamara, Embrace Jul 31, 2022

In this episode, I speak with Danny McNamara, lead singer of Embrace, ahead of the release of Embrace's 8th studio album How to Be a Person Like Other People (out 26th August 2022), and upcoming tour.

We talk through the psychology behind him becoming a rockstar, his search for meaning and purpose, falling in love, and his experiences with PTSD and Pure O variant of OCD.

Intro: Ashes, Embrace
9.50 All You Good Good People, Embrace
13.30 Movin' On Up, Primal Scream
17.40 Retread, Embrace
18.10 We Are It, Embrace
1.25.50 Clip of Richard Ashcroft interview by Jon Doran on Noisey
Outro: The Terms of My Surrender, Embrace

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All things Embrace:

Embrace: @embrace on Twitter

http://linktr.ee/embraceband

Join Embrace's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/embracethesecretlist

Follow Danny McNamara on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/dannymcnamara

Get tickets for upcoming tour: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/embrace-tickets/artist/740832

Buy How to Be a Person Like Other People: https://embrace.tmstor.es/

Links to things mentioned by Danny in this episode:

PURE by Rose Bretecher/Cartwright

Channel 4 series adaptation, Pure

https://www.channel4.com/press/press-pack/pure-press-pack

Get help and support

Samaritans: 116 123, or https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/symptoms-of-ocd/#WhatIsPureO

Black Dog: https://www.myblackdog.co/

To find a therapist in the UK:

https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/find-a-therapist/?Distance=10

https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists

UK

Addiction: https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/

Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

Beat, eating disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

CALM, male suicide: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Combat Stress: www.combatstress.org.uk

Homelessness: https://www.crisis.org.uk/ending-homelessness/housing/

Mental Health Foundation, reducing stigma: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

MIND: www.mind.org.uk A-Z and guidance on any mental health issue

The Maytree sanctuary if you’re suicidal: https://www.maytree.org.uk/

OCD: www.ocduk.org

Samaritans: www.samaritans.org , 116 123, jo@samaritans.org

Solace Women’s Aid, domestic abuse: https://www.solacewomensaid.org/

Rape Crisis: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/

Rethink: www.rethink.org

If you’re sectioned: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/treatments-and-wellbeing/being-sectioned?searchTerms=being%20sectioned

https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/treatment-and-support/going-into-hospital/

Self-referral through the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service: http://www.lets-talk-iapt.nhs.uk/make-a-referral/.

If you're outside the UK:

https://www.thecalmzone.net/international-mental-health-charities

https://www.wheretotalk.org/charities/

Asociacion Argentina de Salud Mental: https://www.aasm.org.ar/eshttps://www.aasm.org.ar/es

Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca/

CVV (Brazil): https://www.cvv.org.br/

Ibunda (Indonesia) https://www.ibunda.id/

Tell Japan: https://telljp.com/lifeline/

12 step programmes: https://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/12-step-programs/

Addiction: https://atforum.com/related-websites/international-organizations/

Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation: https://www.bbrfoundation.org/

Jed Foundation, teen and young adult suicide prevention: https://jedfoundation.org/

Rethink: https://www.rethink.org/

StrongMinds: Treating depression in Africa for women and young people https://strongminds.org/

TalkLife, 16-24 peer-to-peer support network: https://www.talklife.com/

The US

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://nami.org

To Write Love On Her Arms: Depression, Addiction, Self-injury and Suicide: https://twloha.com/

Episode 25: The real Dixie of Svengali, in memory of Holly Dixon May 24, 2022

T/w Suicide
This episode is an interview with Dixie, manager of Jarvis Lane, raising awareness of suicide with Jarvis Lane's charity single cover Baba O'Riley for MIND. Dixie was band manager to Jonathan Owen's 90s band The Pocket Devils, and was the inspiration behind the 2014 cult film Svengali (and 2009 internet episodes), starring Jonny Owen as Dixie, Vicky McClure, Martin Freeman, Carl Barat, Alan McGee, Michael Socha, Matt Berry, Maxine Peake and many more. Prior to lockdown, Dixie's daughter Holly Dixon tragically took her own life and Dixie celebrates her life in this episode, along with tributes to his other family members and friends of Jarvis Lane – Alan Green and Laurence Brown – who also took their own lives.

You can download the Mind charity single or donate through the Just Giving page below:

Fundraiser single Baba O'Riley, in memory of Holly, Laurence and Alan:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baba-ORiley/dp/B097DFLVR7

To donate to the Just Giving Page:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jarvis-lanebabaoriley

Jarvis Lane: https://www.jarvislane.co.uk/

Svengali Music Management:
https://www.facebook.com/svengalimusicmanagement/

Svengali film (2014) trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c7wqLzxnI0

Svengali soundtrack:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0Y5GM6gQRuEsygV0zlFN7o

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Support and helplines

If you're feeling suicidal:
Call Samaritans free of charge 116 123 in the UK or email jo@samaritans.org

Visit https://www.nami.org/Home in the US

Cruse Bereavement support:

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

For more information, helplines and advice in the UK:

www.mind.org.uk

List of global mental health support and helplines:

https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Episode 24: Hip Hop Orchestra with Georgio Savvides Apr 15, 2022

I continue with the hip hop theme in this episode with founder of Hip Hop Orchestra and Keep it Certi Georgio Savvides, who explores his reasons for starting the orchestra and his combination of hip hop with classical music. He's a pianist, composer, producer and music teacher in schools and talks through his methods of working with neurodiversity after his own experiences of learning within school settings.

You can follow Georgio @GioSavvides and @TheHipHopOrch or georgio@thehho.co.uk

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Episode 23: Hip Hop and Mental Health – Hip Hop Psych with Dr Akeem Sule and Dr Becky Inkster Mar 01, 2022

In this episode, I'm exploring the effects of hip hop on mental health, with senior Cambridge university hip hop academics Dr Akeem Sule (Psychiatrist, lecturer in medicine) and Dr Becky Inkster (Neuroscientist), who together co-founded Hip Hop Psych.

Hip Hop Psych

Website: https://www.hiphoppsych.co.uk/

Academic papers: https://www.hiphoppsych.co.uk/publications.html

Community links: https://www.hiphoppsych.co.uk/links.html

Social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hiphopsych

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIP-HOP-PSYCH-244036239063749/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1u0nmhGUSrYlxENccfPetQ

Dr Becky Inkster:

https://www.beckyinkster.com/

Dr Akeem Sule:

https://www.cam.ac.uk/people/akeem-sule

Hashtags: #hiphopandmentalhealth #hiphoppsych #soundaffectspodcast #musicandmentalhealth
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Mental health support info

Samaritans: jo@samaritans.org, or call 116 123

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1 800 273 8255

Mind: www.mind.org.uk

Hearing Voices Network: https://www.hearing-voices.org/

Addiction support: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you

Crisis support:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/useful-contacts/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/

Find a therapist at:
https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/

https://www.bacp.co.uk/

https://www.bps.org.uk/

https://www.hcpc-uk.org/

Further links
Logic 1-800 at the MTV VMA Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ju6Q8Azcmg

Key Changes: https://twitter.com/keychangesmusic

Spoke: https://www.spoke.world/about-1

Kombat: https://www.beckyinkster.com/lyrical-kombat

Cambridge Department of Psychiatry: https://www.psychiatry.cam.ac.uk/

'Hip Hop Saved My Life Podcast' by Romesh Ranganathan: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hip-hop-saved-my-life-with-romesh-ranganathan/id982388481

Episode 22: Dispensing Music as Medicine, with Gary Jones (CEO/Founder Medi Music) Jan 22, 2022

Medi Music:
https://medimusic.co/service/

https://twitter.com/MediMusic_

tellmemore@medimusic.co

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Episode 21: With Music Industry Counsellor Denise Devenish Jan 04, 2022

Follow Denise Devenish at https://www.instagram.com/denisedevenishcounselling/

If you're a musician or work in the music industry and are seeking therapy support, you can contact Denise at https://www.denisedevenishcounselling.co.uk/

Or visit British Association for Performing Arts Medicine: https://www.bapam.org.uk/

Help Musicians UK:

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/

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Episode 20: Mental, Physical and Vocal Health of Pop Musicians, with Lucy Heyman PhD researcher Dec 16, 2021

If you would like to buy a copy of Sound Advice by co-authors Lucy Heyman and Rhian Jones, you can use the discount codes below: HARDCOVERPROMO (20% off hardbacks), PAPERBACKPROMO (25% off paperbacks) or EBOOKPROMO (15% off e-books).
You can access the Shopify site through www.soundadvicebook.com by clicking on ‘buy now’. Lucy's Elevate Music podcast is as follows: https://podfollow.com/elevate-music-podcast Her website is: www.lucyheyman.com
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Samaritans: call 116 123 (free and anonymous, 24/7) www.samaritans.org
BAPAM (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) https://www.bapam.org.uk/
Help Musicians UK: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/ Tonic Music for Mental Health: https://www.tonicmusic.co.uk/ Music for Mental Wealth: https://www.musicformentalwealth.com/ Music Support: https://musicsupport.org/

Mini Series: Oasis and Mental Health (Part 2) – with Cynthia Liza Aug 10, 2021

Trigger warning: This episode contains references to childhood sexual abuse, racism, self-harm, suicidal ideation, drug use and also contains some details of a traumatic incident involving fire. (See support links below.)

In Part 2 of the Oasis and Mental Health mini series, I interview previous @OasisPodcast guest @Cynthializa, who is a stylist at Selfridges. In her previous interview with James from Oasis Pod (see Oasis Podcast, episode 47), Cynthia credits Oasis for her decision to quit her job as a teacher in Canada to study at the London College of Fashion and pursue her dream of being a stylist.

However, there's another part to that story which she didn't reveal at the time: a harrowing incident which had left her suicidal and dependent on drugs, until a chance conversation with Liam Gallagher backstage at a festival helped set her psychologically free and on a path to recovery.

Frustratingly (for me at least), discussions on Oasis are typically framed around a white, British male focus, and this episode moves away from that entirely. We explore Cynthia's experiences of childhood sexual abuse and racism growing up in a mixed race family, and she explains how Oasis songs helped to soothe her from this in her teenage years. We then look at a traumatic incident that occurred in her early adult life which initially set her off on a destructive path of self-harm, low self-worth, drug abuse and suicidal feelings. Again, she describes how it was the music of Oasis, and in particular Noel Gallagher's resolve, that helped to soothe her in post traumatic stress and eventually overcome her drug dependency. Finally, she describes a chance conversation she had backstage at Roskilde festival with Liam Gallagher, whose words of wisdom in response to her pain helped shift her mindset about her self worth and cemented her decision to move to the UK and turn her life around completely.

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Follow Cynthia: @LizaStyle

Follow Oasis Podcast: @OasisPodcast

For help and support with any of the issues raised:

The Women and Girls Network (for all women and girls affected by all forms of violence and abuse): https://www.wgn.org.uk/
Survivors UK, for survivors of male sexual abuse https://www.survivorsuk.org/

Support links for burns and scars:
https://katiepiperfoundation.org.uk/support-links-burns/

For help with addiction and dependency:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/

Samaritans: 116 123 or www.samaritans.org

Mini Series: Oasis and Mental Health (Part 1) – with Comedian Rachel Fairburn Jul 25, 2021

I've collaborated with James from Oasis Podcast for a mini series over the next few weeks and months exploring the theme of Oasis and mental health. Why Oasis, why mental health? I have openly expressed my love for Oasis since starting this podcast, and it remains a running theme throughout as I get to grips with exactly what it is about the band that has such an effect on me and millions of others. Meanwhile, I'm a professional psychotherapist and interested in a clearer emotional understanding of we're impacted. Rather than exploring it alone, I collaborated with Oasis Podcast, the official audio guide to Oasis so we can document this properly.

This first episode of the mini series is our interview with Manchester comedian Rachel Fairburn, who explains why Oasis are the reason she's able to do what she does now.

Follow Rachel Fairburn on Twitter @RachelFairburn and her podcast All Killa No Filla @KillNoFillPod

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We'll be back with much more

Interlude: Music and Fatherhood – Alan McGee, Bez, Mark Richardson (Feeder/Skunk Anansie) Jun 17, 2021

With Father's Day on Sunday and male mental health awareness week this week, here are some clips of Alan McGee, Bez of Happy Mondays and Mark from Skunk Anansie talking to me about their relationships with their fathers and sons.

Episode 17: Tonic Music for Mental Health (Part 1) – Barry Ashworth from Dub Pistols May 03, 2021

Welcome back to Sound Affects Podcast.

This episode is split in two parts, exploring the impact of the pandemic on musicians, and the work that Tonic Music for Mental Health are doing to address this.

Part 1 is an interview with patron of the charity, Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols) about his own life, career and previous struggles with drug addiction.

Part 2 is an interview with Tonic Music for Mental Health's co-ordinator, Jeordie Shenton, a PhD researcher exploring substance misuse among working musicians.

For more info, visit tonicmusic.co.uk

Barry's Flying Circus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/368598820938472
Barry's Flying Circus Instagram: @barrysflyingcircus
Barry's Flying Circus Twitter @BarrysFlying
Facebook: TonicMusicForMentalHealth

Other support mentioned in this episode:

Samaritans: 116 123

CALM: thecalmzone.net

Mind: mind.org.uk

My Black Dog: myblackdog.co

HSA, support for survivors of Hillsborough: hsa–us.co.uk

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Episode 16: Music Journalism and OCD, with James McMahon Jan 17, 2021

James McMahon was Features Editor of NME in the early 2000s, and the Editor of Kerrang 2011-2017. He now freelances, writing about music, gaming and mental health.

We discuss life at NME and Kerrang, the merits of music journalism as an endeavour, the chaotic lifestyle of journalism, what it means to be a music fan, and James's lifelong struggles with OCD which ultimately led him to leave Kerrang and re-evaluate his life.
Photo Credit: Tom Oxley
For more on James and his projects:

Website: https://www.jamesjammcmahon.com/

His OCD Chronicles, where he interviews peoples with OCD: www.itstheocdchronicles.com

Indie Heaven, where he tracks down childhood indie heros:
https://www.jamesjammcmahon.com/-indie-heaven

For support with OCD:

https://ocdaction.org.uk/

OCD Action helpline: 08453906232

To find a support group: https://www.ocduk.org/support-groups/

OCD Stories (stories and podcasts on OCD): https://theocdstories.com/

To find a therapist trained in working with OCD: https://www.ocduk.org/overcoming-ocd/accessing-ocd-treatment/accessing-ocd-treatment-privately/finding-a-private-therapist/

More info and advice:
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/about-ocd/

Mad Covid: https://madcovid.wordpress.com/72-2/

Order of episode:

Intro, and explanation of OCD, intrusive thoughts and images: 0.00–19.30

Rage Against The Machine, Know Your Enemy: 0.21
The Doors, Love Me Two Times: 2.33
Nirvana, Polly: 5.55
Morphine, Shame: 8.55
NGHFB, Alone on the Rope: 11.20

Interview with James: 19.30–1.56.59

Morphine, Cure for Pain: 1.29.10

Interview with James ends: 1.56.59

Sub-Pop Sundays, You Amaze Me: 1.56.60

Outro, support and contact info: 1.57.56

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Episode 15: Jonathan Antoine (Britain's Got Talent) Dec 17, 2020

Jonathan Antoine was a finalist in 2012 Britain's Got Talent, and has since gone on to release 5 studio albums and a Christmas album Christmasland out now.

https://www.jonathanantoinemusic.com/

Twitter @jonantoine

Christmasland album out now

5th Studio album Going the Distance also out now

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Episode 14: Steve Lamacq Oct 03, 2020

Welcome back to Sound Affects podcast, after a long hiatus during which time we've been in a 6-month lockdown/post-lockdown pandemic.

In this episode, I speak to Steve Lamacq, aka Lammo – BBC radio DJ for BBC 6 Music, former NME journalist and co-host of BBC Radio 1 Evening Session with Jo Whiley, founder of Deceptive Records (Elastica, Placebo, Idelwild), and author of Going Deaf for a Living. He famously interviewed Richey Edwards of Manic Street Preachers in the early 90s, resulting in one of the most iconic and sobering NME images of all time. I wanted to speak to Steve in more depth about this experience and other complex encounters that he documents in his book.

IDLES, who we discuss in this episode, will be performing on Steve’s BBC Radio 6 show today, Monday 5th October. If you miss it, you can catch up for 30 days on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n603

As ever, please leave comments below, reviews on iTunes/Apple Pod, or follow Sound Affects on Twitter/Facebook @SoundAffectsPod and Instagram @sound_affects_podcast. Email soundaffectspodcast@gmail.com. I love hearing from you!

WARNING: This episode explores self-harm. Please see links below for support and help with self harm/injury:

https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/webchat-support

https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/self-harm/

https://www.talklife.co/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/about-self-harm/

https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-worried-about-someone-else/if-someone-you-know-self-harming/?fbclid=IwAR0gxOCPHP76IaBk9xrpmUt_I41M2epBUcZuheGhhMAHSkGrt1X1sVUOO44

Link to Going Deaf for a Living by Steve Lamacq:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Deaf-Living-Steve-Lamacq/dp/1787601277

Thank you for all of your support.

Episode 13 (Part 2): Marianne Rizkallah, Vice Chair of British Association for Music Therapy Apr 26, 2020

In Part 2 of Episode 13 with Marianne Rizkallah, she talks more about music therapy, her role as Director of North London Music Therapy, plus I visit her in her home where I discover she is a member of Crouch End Festival Chorus, through which she toured with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in 2015. This leads us to a discussion about her experiences on that tour, and we explore the transcendental nature of music and how this affects us. Finally, we look at Marianne's work as a singing teacher, and her work with music therapy and autism.

Follow Marianne and British Association for Music Therapy on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mariannecrMT

https://twitter.com/musictherapyuk

For music therapy sessions with Marianne, visit https://www.northlondonmusictherapy.com/

For more on Guildhall School of Music and Drama, visit https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/

Episode 13 (Part 1): Marianne Rizkallah, Vice Chair British Association for Music Therapy Apr 26, 2020

In Part 1 of episode 13, I speak to music therapist Marianne Rizkallah about her role as vice chair of BAMT, her work with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, her journey into music therapy and how music therapy works, particularly with refugees and survivors of trafficking, war conflict and other traumatic and sexual abuse. She gives me a sample music therapy session to exemplify how it works, and discusses her various other roles as a choir member and cantor, exploring links between her own therapy and psychoanalysis with confession.

Follow Marianne and British Association for Music Therapy on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/mariannecrMT

https://twitter.com/musictherapyuk

For music therapy sessions with Marianne, visit https://www.northlondonmusictherapy.com/

For more on Guildhall School of Music and Drama, visit https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/

Episode 12: Marriage and Music, with The Kondoors Feb 01, 2020

When Jess Greenfield got a call to say she was joining Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, she was obviously delighted. She was also pregnant in a long-term relationship (now husband) with Gav Condor. Faced with the choice of motherhood or a successful career, Jess was confronted with a painful dilemma that many women find themselves in in their 30s. In a male-heavy music industry climate, this dilemma is magnified where the support structures for women to have children and maintain careers as touring musicians are not adequately in place. Jess and Gav explore what choice they eventually made, and the impact of it on their marriage and individual self-esteem. They also speak candidly about their relationship as the musical duo The Kondoors – the ups and downs they’ve faced and how their romantic, marital journey gets mapped onto that.

Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for discussion purposes under fair use law.

Support and advice provided below.

Music – The Kondoors, 'Forgiveness'

The Kondoors

https://www.thekondoors.com/about

https://twitter.com/thekondoors?lang=en

Jess Greenfield on Twitter and Instagram

https://twitter.com/greenfieldsings?lang=en

https://www.instagram.com/greenfieldsings/?hl=en

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: https://www.noelgallagher.com/

For support and advice, see below:

Help Musicians UK: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/

The Music Industry Therapists and Coaches (Formerly the Music Industry Therapist Collective): http://musicindustrytherapists.com/

Tavistock Relationship counselling: https://www.tavistockrelationships.org/

Abortion support and advice for men and women:

https://www.bpas.org/abortion-care/supporting-someone-having-an-abortion/

https://www.bpas.org/abortion-care/supporting-someone-having-an-abortion/partners/

Episode 11: Addiction, with Mark from Skunk Anansie Dec 29, 2019

Drummer Mark Richardson joined Skunk Anansie in 1995, re-uniting with the band in 2009 after a long stint in Feeder 2001-2009. He talks about his addiction struggles that led him to co-found the charity Music Support for anyone in industry experiencing emotional difficulties. We also discuss his experiences in Little Angels, Feeder and joining Skunk Anansie; race and gender; the generational trauma that led to his drug addiction; male identity, suicide and colleagues who took their own lives.

Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for discussion purposes under fair use law.

Music Support: https://www.musicsupport.org/what-we-do

Skunk Anansie: https://skunkanansie.com/

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Episode 10: Melon twisting with Bez from Happy Mondays Nov 14, 2019

What is the definition of 'sane'? Bez would like to know.

I interviewed Bez in Manchester this month amidst Happy Mondays' UK reunion tour.

You can still get your tickets here:

https://www.seetickets.com/tour/happy-mondays

Please be aware, this is not an interview with an academic or professional so please don't expect that. It's an interview with Bez who has his own point of views about mental health. These are his views and you may or may not agree with them. I'm really fascinated by the way he thinks and this is an opportunity to understand how his mind works.

In this episode, we talk about: fatherhood, his childhood, what it was like for him being homeless and in prison, his relationship to drugs, the time he nearly died of MRSA, his thoughts about what it means to be sane, as well as how he feels about what people think of him. It's an alternative point of view and I was really curious to understand where he gets his views from.

Please excuse the sound quality, I was recording in a cafe, the sound isn't perfect as there's a lot of background noise. I hope you enjoy this episode.

Brace yourselves...

Episode 9: Life Through Music, with James of Oasis Podcast Oct 26, 2019

James of Oasis Pod talks to me through his life story through music

Episode 8: Grief and Depression, with Pilgrims Oct 25, 2019

I speak to Kat and Rob from Fife band Pilgrims – after spending years feeling disillusioned with their music careers, the Scottish duo joined forces and found meaning in their work again by campaigning for their love of animals through song. In this candid interview, they share their histories with depression, loss and grief, and the power in music to heal and tell important stories.

WARNING: This episode explores topics of grief and suicidal feelings – please use links below for support

Follow Kat, Rob and Pilgrims on Facebook and Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Pilgrims_UK

https://www.facebook.com/pilgrimsUK/

Find their albums on:

Wilderness: https://pilgrimsuk.bandcamp.com/album/wilderness

Tundra: https://pilgrimsuk.bandcamp.com/album/tundra

Helplines, Counselling and Support

For grief, bereavement and loss:
Cruse: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/local-services

For depression or suicidal feelings:
Samaritans: 116 123 or https://www.samaritans.org/

Papyrus: https://papyrus-uk.org/

Maytree: https://www.maytree.org.uk/

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Other useful helplines and avenues of support:

Time to Change: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Specific support for musicians:

Help Musicians: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/

Bapam: https://www.bapam.org.uk/

Music Support https://www.musicsupport.org/what-we-do

To find a therapist visit:

BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists

UKCP: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/find-a-therapist/

NHS Counselling: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/free-therapy-or-counselling/

Episode 7: Trauma, with Adam Ficek of Babyshambles Aug 21, 2019

In the early 2000s – post-Britpop – an influx of indie bands emerged, beginning with New York based The Strokes. This paved the way for the Hives, The Vines, The Soundtrack of our Lives, and then a host of British bands – the most popular of all of them, The Libertines, as fronted by Pete Doherty and Carl Barat.

Around 2003/4, following Pete and Carl's falling out in relation to drug abuse, Pete formed side project Babyshambles, which took off in its own right. After a turbulent start with drummer Gemma leaving the band, Adam Ficek – previously a musician in the band The White Sport – was brought on board as Babyshambles' drummer.

My overriding memory of these early 2000s years was the extent to which drug use and litigious activity by rock stars were getting equal prominence in the press (if not more) as the music itself. While Britpop spread a message of invincibility, togetherness and youth, there seemed to be darker, sinister undertones connected to the drug culture around the 2000s bands which, for me, started to become synonymous with that time and which led to a noticeable isolation, separation and exclusivity within the indie music scene, spilling out into the behaviour and attitudes of the public fan base. I observed this shift acutely while at university when I was working a part-time job in a ticket box office of an indie club in my late teens. I really wondered about this phenomenon and welcomed the opportunity to speak to Adam Ficek of Babyshambles who was in his musical ascendancy around this time.
On speaking to Adam, I became fascinated by his trajectory into the psychotherapeutic world after experiences with Babyshambles. I was keen to hear about his own understanding of how his turbulent upbringing led to deep emotional wounds that got re-triggered within the rock music industry climate of the time. We talk about that upbringing, his lifestyle on the road within Babyshambles, his exit from the band and subsequent healing process that led him to a new music journey and academic career in music psychology and psychotherapeutic practice. We also explore Adam's interest in the way sound production affects us emotionally.

Helplines and support listed below (hover over text for hyperlinks).

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Episode breakdown:

Intro
0.00–0.20 Babyshambles, 'Killamanjaro' Live at S.E.C.C.
0.20–0.38 Adam Ficek, 'Sun'
0.38–1.40 Intro to Adam
1.40–1.02.25 Interview with Adam Ficek
52.35 Adam Ficek, 'Interlude'
1.02.24–1.03.43 Adam Ficek, 'Sun'
1.03.43–1.06.58 Signposting, helpline support and guidance for getting therapy
1.06.58 Listener feedback from David Walker and news
1.07.38 Outro
1.07.41 Babyshambles, Killamanjaro Live at S.E.C.C.
Contact Adam:
Adam Ficek: @adamficek, @musicandminduk, @amusiciansmind, www.musicandmind.co.uk

Support, helplines and guidance mentioned in this episode:
Helplines and charity support: Samaritans, CALM, Music Minds Matter, Help Musicians UK, Mind, Cruse

Accessing therapy: IAPT, Mind, or visit GP

Private therapy directories: Counselling Directory, BACP, UCKP, Welldoing

Additional support:
1 North East, Music Support, Help for drug addiction

Episode 6: Managing rockstars, with Alan McGee Aug 04, 2019

Music industry exec Alan McGee has witnessed the moving tide of the music industry over the last 30 years. Given that he's worked with some of the most notorious rock stars in history – including Bobby Gillespie, Liam Gallagher, Pete Doherty and Shaun Ryder – I was curious to know what cumulative mental health impact this has all had on him over time. His stories of drugs and excess are often passed with humour and anecdotal charm, but dig deeper, and I'm in touch with a haunting tale beneath – a world of self-harm, heroine, overdoses and childhood abuse.
I wanted to pause with Alan for a moment to reflect on some of these specific moments in time, from his own unique perspective. There’s a clear sense of humour in his narration, and you’ll catch glimpses of Alan’s life and charm as people weave in and out of this interview to say hello to him at different moments. You get a sense of his warmth and amenability, wisdom and compassion.
There are times when the interview really makes me laugh – it's a beautiful, sunny day, a wasp nearly stings my face, bands are rehearsing all around us, and Alan extols the virtues of his new healthy diet of fish and veg. It makes for a chaotic backdrop, which I love for its quirkiness and melancholy rolled into one. I’ve left in some of these glitches and blips to add to the sentiment behind this episode: that sometimes, the crossover between glam and grim is a really fine line.
(0–2.47) Intro
(0.01–0.56) Primal Scream, Higher Than The Sun
(2.47) Biff Bang Pow, She Haunts
(2.47–38.05) Interview with Alan McGee
(38.05) Biff Bang Pow, She Haunts

Support, helplines and therapy

One North East London – specialist counselling, advice and workshops for friends and family of those affected by addiction, as well as for those suffering addiction of any kind themselves.

Music Minds Matter – Helpline for musicians looking for support

Samaritans – Anonymous, free, emotional support helpline for anybody feeling suicidal or struggling to cope

CALM – Support and advice for men struggling with their mental health or suicidal feelings

Adfam – A list of helpful organisations dealing with issues around family, drugs and alcohol

Frank – For local drug treatment services

To access free counselling via the NHS, follow these links

Click here or here to find private therapy from insured, registered bonafide therapists

For urgent help, visit https://www.mind.org.uk/

Episode 5: Music and Blindness, with Paul Costello of Primitive Machine Jun 09, 2019

In this episode, drummer Paul Costello of Primitive Machine explains what it's like to be a blind musician and we discuss the added dynamic of being in a relationship with a fellow band member (in Paul's case, with the band's lead singer/songwriter Tracy).
Primitive Machine: http://www.primitivemachine.ie/
Twitter: @PrimMachine

Songs in order:
Primitive Machine, 'BoogeyMan'
Primitive Machine, 'Primitive Machine'
Nine Inch Nails, 'Head Like a Hole'
Primitive Machine, 'Primal'
Primitive Machine, 'FreeFall'
Interview with Paul Costello begins at 0.44 and ends at 54.50
NB, my appearance on Alan McGee's Boogaloo Radio about mental health in the rock n roll industry as mentioned at the end of this episode can be found here (interview begins 58 mins):
https://www.mixcloud.com/BoogalooRadio/riots-raves-and-running-a-label-katy-georgiou-special-guest-19112018/

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Episode 4: The Music Industry Therapist Collective, with therapist John Bassett May 09, 2019

In this episode, I speak to psychotherapist John Bassett from MITC (Music Industry Therapist Collective). All therapists in MITC began with fruitful careers within the music industry before retraining in therapy. They worked for record labels, in artist and tour management, A&R, or, as in the case of John, as sales and marketing reps for labels and music companies. They have first-hand, lived experience of the environment, and are now using that knowledge to educate, offer support and guidance, and cross-refer anyone in need of help.

John and I explore the endemic culture within the industry perpetuating conditions for poor mental health, what music industry life was like in the 90s when he was involved, how songs of the time still trigger John physically, the impact of the industry on men compared to women and much more.

Important websites and contact details:

MITC: http://musicindustrytherapists.com/what-we-do/

@MITCollective

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Samaritans:https://www.samaritans.org/
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Help Musicians UK: https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/
Music Minds Matter: https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/

Music Support: https://www.musicsupport.org/about-us
BAPAM: https://www.bapam.org.uk/

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Episode 3: Music & Psychosis – the life of a music therapist inside an acute in-patient psychiatric ward Mar 13, 2018

In this epsiode, I visit an acute adult in-patient psychiatric hospital in London to talk to a music therapist Phil Clarke about how music therapy works for people experiencing psychosis. We also discuss Phil's background as a drummer to former rock band The Lipstick Melodies/Tourniquet which disbanded under tragic circumstances following the death of the lead singer, leaving a profound impact on Phil and his bandmates. We talk through Phil Clarke's own personal journey from musician to therapist.

Interlude: are we 4 Real? Dec 20, 2017

The rock n roll romance. Sex, drugs, rock n roll. A common thread running through a rock star's narrative is emphasis on the drugs, the mayhem, the madness. We instinctively laugh along. You can hear it happen in this episode. But is it funny?

Episode 2: Music and Cancer – with Brandon Arend (sensitive episode with details of PTSD and effects of chemotherapy) Dec 19, 2017

Caution: This episode discusses experiences with chemotherapy and the emotional effect of PTSD post recovery. Brandon is very open and explicit about the hardships of cancer. I have added a list of helplines and links beneath the episode.

You may have already heard Brandon speak on the Oasis podcast. This time, he talks about how his fandom of bands like Oasis and The Beatles instilled in him a positive mindset attitude which he felt contributed to his recovery from cancer. It’s an interesting discussion that takes us from his sense of identity as a musician before and after his diagnosis; the power of positive music and how he draws on that positivity for his rock n roll studio album fundraiser.

There is a point where my voice levels become very faint and you can barely hear me – I apologise about that and will try to fix it but you can still hear Brandon clearly though which is all that matters.

Brandon Arend is the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of The Band Delta @thebanddelta.

To donate to the Livestrong campaign, visit https://www.gofundme.com/deltacanceralbum

To hear Brandon's interview with Oasis Podcast, visit https://audioboom.com/posts/6463686-noel-s-cutting-edge-new-sound-brandon-arend-incredible-story

Support and advice:

Testicular Cancer Awareness: https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/

Testicular Cancer Awareness month: April

Cancer Research: www.cancerresearchuk.org

Macmillan: www.macmillan.org.uk

Episode 1: Tinnitus - with ex Cooper Temple Clause guitarist Tom Bellamy (Warning: Contains occasional high-pitched sounds to demonstrate tinnitus) Dec 16, 2017

Tom Bellamy is the producer, songwriter and guitarist for the band Losers and the former guitarist and multi-instrumentalist of The Cooper Temple Clause.

Caution: This episode contains occasional high-pitched sounds to demonstrate tinnitus (beginning around 6 mins 20 secs)

Tom Bellamy/Losers – @losersuk (Facebook & Twitter), www.losersband.co.uk

Advice, support and helplines:

British Tinnitus Association – www.tinnitus.org.uk, 0800 018 0527

Tinnitus Awareness Week – 5-11 February 2018

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), dedicated to preventing male suicide – www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 58 58 58, (London) 0800 802 5858

Samaritans – www.samaritans.org, jo@samaritans.org, 116 123

Mind – www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393

Music Minds Matter – 24/7 support line for musicians: 0808 802 8008

Tom's article about suffering with tinnitus on Noisey, March 2016:
https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/rkq93v/living-with-tinnitus-an-essay-by-the-lead-singer-of-uk-band-losers

Order of discussion and music:

0.0 Intro

0.5 Sound effects: guitar strum and pencil scribble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=624a5XYZDhE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plVCO5xIfCc

0.15 Filmmaker, The Cooper Temple Clause

0.26 Let's Kill Music, The Cooper Temple Clause

0.32 Introduction to what's coming up in the episode

4.52 Explanation of tinnitus

5.06 What tinnitus sounds like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLvlUI58vlA&t=62s

10.30 Interview begins with Tom Bellamy

10.30 Did You Miss Me?, The Cooper Temple Clause

18.58 Red Hot Chilli Peppers, live at Reading festival 1994

27.30 A.I.M Live, The Cooper Temple Clause

33.06 The Cooper Temple Clause spontaneous jam of The Devil Walks in the Sand, interview with Supersweet 2004: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AC9SpxP9pU

34.51 The Cooper Temple Clause, The Devil Walks in the Sand

41.21 STV interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPfgcvCF-v4&t=68s

41.42 Ask The Cooper Temple Clause interview with Supersweet, 2004: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AC9SpxP9pU

42.43 STV interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPfgcvCF-v4&t=68s

42.52 Interview with Zane Lowe, MTV 5 Night Stand 2002: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+cooper+temple+clause+interview

48.32 Murder Song, The Cooper Temple Clause

51.43 Pearl Jam, Alive

54.00 Acrobatica, Losers

59.55 Mogwai, Live at Pitchfork Music Festival, Paris 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0pBik-w_OY

1.16.35 Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd

1.18.40 Good Enough, Dodgy

1.19.30 Ain't Got No Life, Nina Simone