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In the music world, vulnerability becomes art, and the spotlight has increasingly turned towards artists who bravely address mental health challenges. YUNGBLUD, the British sensation whose raw lyrics and electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide, recently made an appearance on Sound Mind’s signature video series, Unmasked. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See […]
On May 18th, the vibrant streets of Bushwick, New York, will pulsate with purpose as the Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health returns. This incredible event, held on Jefferson Street, promises a day filled with music, community, and a passionate dedication to destigmatizing mental health.
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Sound Mind, an organization deeply committed to fostering open conversations and understanding around mental health, has curated an event that not only entertains but educates and empowers.
Attendees will be treated to a wide variety of attractions, all aimed at advancing the organization’s mission of creating a more inclusive and supportive society.
While the event is open to all with no admission fee, Sound Mind Live offers a VIP experience for those looking to amplify their support. VIP ticket holders gain access to exclusive festival areas, receive special merchandise, and can dance the night away at the afterparty featuring DJ White Shadow, renowned for his work with Lady Gaga on hits like “Born This Way” and “Artpop”.
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Moreover, every donation and purchase contributes directly to the development of the Sound Mind Center, a forthcoming wellness hub designed to harness the healing power of music and sound.
One of the highlights of the festival is the live performances by esteemed artists, including Kevin Morby and the pop quintet MisterWives, alongside talents like Bailen and SHAED.
MisterWives’ drummer, Etienne Bowler, shared his thoughts on the significance of participating in such a meaningful event: “I think Sound Mind festival is a great way to start! Talking about mental health, performing shows to raise awareness, having resources available if people need them and creating a community that is a safe space for anyone to be a part of, speak and be heard, listen and relate, grow and heal, is the beginning of how we tackle it.”
After the festival, fans in New York can head over to Elsewhere in Brooklyn for an unforgettable afterparty experience. Tickets for Sound Mind Live are currently available HERE. Stay tuned for more from Billboard and Sound Mind.
This month’s featured artist in Sound Mind’s Unmasked series is Memphis May Fire’s lead singer, Matty Mullins. Over the years, the four-piece rock band has stayed true to its sound and maintained its vulnerable lyrics. While some artists may lose sight of their identities while on the path to stardom, even after topping Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums chart, Memphis May Fire continues to be open and honest with their fans. Earlier this year, the band released its seventh studio album, Remade in Misery, which confronts topics like crippling anxiety, polarization, and self-righteousness. The record includes some of the band’s heaviest tracks to date such as “Bleed Me Dry,” “Death Inside,” and “Only Human.”
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On the latest episode of Unmasked, Mullins shares his experience coping with mental health and a panic disorder. He experienced his first panic attack on a short flight to Florida) and says he has never felt the same since. It would take Mullins two grueling years of panic attacks, anxiety, and depression, privately, before seeking the necessary professional steps to work on his mental health.
Mullins told Billboard, “Trauma changes us, changes our bodies, our brains, every cell in our being. And while this can feel disheartening, it’s important to remember that healing changes us too! Healing can become part of us, part of our identity, part of how we view the world and other people, and especially how we view ourselves.”
The singer-songwriter credits therapy and prayer for helping him get through the toughest time of his life. Once he started to do the work to improve his mental health and understand what he was experiencing, his outlook changed. Every person in this world experiences pain and trauma, but it is imperative to not feel ashamed of your pain. Unmasked was created to destigmatize conversations around mental health and foster a safe community for people to comfortably verbalize their experiences and feelings.
Check out Matty Mullins’ episode of Unmasked, and stay tuned for more to come from Sound Mind.
This content was created in partnership with Sound Mind.
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