A new survey revealed that 73% of independent musicians have dealt with mental health issues.
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Garbage's Shirley Manson Pens Essay About Self-Harm
“Today I try to remain vigilant against these old thought patterns. I vow to hold my ground. I attempt to be kind, not only to myself but also to other people.” Shirley Manson has written a vulnerable op-ed for The New York Times, revealing that she began cutting herself as a teenager. Manson writes that… Continue reading Garbage's Shirley Manson Pens Essay About Self-Harm
Paramore’s Hayley Williams Pens Powerful Mental Health Essay
“Writing kept me alive. Forced me to be honest. It helped me understand that emotional wellness and physical health are actually related.” Paramore’s lead singer Hayley Williams is taking the shame out of sadness. In the band’s most recent single “Rose-Colored Boy,” Williams sings, “Just let me cry a little bit longer/ I ain’t gon’… Continue reading Paramore’s Hayley Williams Pens Powerful Mental Health Essay
