This week on Diamond Cast, we're wrapping up our Musicians’ Mental Health Month series with one of the most important conversations yet: how to stay creative and keep going when the world around you is loud, chaotic, or just… heavy.

From turning grief into lyrics, to those mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible, the band opens up about what it really means to create while navigating real-life struggles—and how music becomes both an outlet and a lifeline.

We also share the latest update on the Fall Into The Silence video shoot, pay tribute to artists who’ve inspired us through their approach to mental health, and yes—kick things off with a chat about tea and touring (because of course we do).

This episode is about honesty, resilience, and the tools that help keep us moving forward. You’re not alone—and this one’s for you.

00:00 – Intro: Time to Talk (and Sip Tea for St George)

01:22 – Tea Talk & Touring Traditions

04:02 – The Golden Rule of Touring: Know Where the Music Shops Are

07:18 – Fall Into The Silence: Video Shoot Update!

08:32 – Musicians’ Mental Health Month: The Final Chapter

09:17 – How to Stay Creative in the Middle of Chaos

16:00 – Start Now: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment

21:34 – Is Writing During Stress Cathartic—or Too Much?

27:23 – Music as a Way Through the Misery

30:27 – Turning Pain Into Lyrics: Our Creative Process

34:29 – Why Making Yourself Cry Might Mean You’re Doing It Right

38:04 – Artists We Admire for Their Views on Mental Health

40:49 – Getting Out of Bed on the Hardest Days

43:57 – Adam’s Go-To “Tool” for Getting Unstuck

45:01 – Real Resources for Musicians Facing Mental Health Struggles

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This week on Diamond Cast, we continue our conversation for Musicians’ Mental Health Month—focusing on the mindset it takes to keep going in a tough industry. From staying self-motivated and managing delayed gratification, to learning from feedback and defining what success really means, we’re talking about what it takes to stay the course.

Vincent also shares more stories from life on a cruise ship, we give a big update on the Fall Into The Silence video campaign, and discuss how playing music supports mental wellbeing.

In this episode:

- Vincent on performing on a cruise ship

- What keeps us going when things get tough

- The link between determination and stubbornness

- Staying motivated and learning new skills

- Mental strategies for songwriting and improvement

- Why good feedback matters

- What does “success” really mean as a musician?

- How music helps mental health—and when it doesn’t

- Our personal go-to songs during hard times

- A big shoutout to our amazing fans

Let us know in the comments—what’s your go-to song when things get rough?

And don’t forget to support the Fall Into The Silence video fundraiser!

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It

05:05 – Vincent Reports from the Cruise Ship Stage

09:58 – Mental Health Month Pt. 2: Determination & Drive

10:25 – Fall Into The Silence Video: Supporter Update

13:27 – What Keeps You Going as a Musician?

18:22 – The Power of Delayed Gratification (and Stubbornness)

21:25 – How to Keep Improving as a Musician

24:41 – Storing Song Ideas: The Mental Bank

27:46 – Why Good Feedback Helps You Grow

29:45 – Self-Motivation: The Fuel Behind the Music

31:52 – The Right People Bring Out Your Best

39:24 – What Does Success Really Mean in Music?

42:16 – A Surprising Fact About Successful People

46:20 – Why Playing an Instrument Helps Mental Health

48:42 – Almost Anyone Can Learn to Play

50:54 – Has Music Ever Not Helped You?

55:47 – Diamond Black’s Go-To Songs for Hard Times

58:14 – Big Thanks to the Fans – Leave Us a Comment!

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving into mental health in music to mark Musicians' Mental Health Awareness Month. From sobriety and self-awareness to chaos, creativity, and whether drinking on stage helps or hinders, it’s a candid conversation about the emotional and mental realities of life as a musician.

We also cover

- Vincent’s latest adventure on a rock 'n' roll cruise ship

- What it’s like switching between bands as a session player

- We hit number 4 in the German Alternative Charts!

- Our Fall Into The Silence fundraiser – here’s how to get involved

- The return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo

- The deeper meaning behind Fall Into The Silence

- Ben’s guest appearance on the ‘Recovery Elevator’ podcast

- Does chaos really fuel creativity, or is that a myth?

- The highs and lows of drinking on stage

- Making better choices for your body and mind

- Ben tries a sound bath – what even is that, and did it work?

This one’s packed with laughs, insight, and honesty—so settle in and join the chat in the comments.

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It

01:07 – Kicking Off Musicians' Mental Health Month

02:08 – Vincent Goes Full Rock ’n’ Roll… on a Cruise Ship

05:18 – The Session Musician Life: Switching Between Bands

11:22 – We’re #4 on the German Alternative Charts!

14:42 – Fall Into The Silence Fundraiser: Get Involved

17:54 – The Return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo

19:23 – The Deeper Meaning Behind Fall Into The Silence

21:12 – Sobriety, Clarity & Surviving the Music Industry

32:40 – Ben Guests on Recovery Elevator Podcast

35:13 – Does Chaos Really Fuel Creativity?

36:04 – The Real Pitfalls of Drinking On Stage

38:57 – Choosing Better: Staying Sharp as a Musician

39:52 – Ben Tried a Sound Bath… Here’s What Happened

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Adam - @adamhartist

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