Ya'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 all the work and sacrifice it takes in between each step. Starting a career in music can be incredibly unreliable for many people, so CRAY reminds us that it's important to address that obstacle first! Even though there are many rewards in a music career, there are many challenges too. How do we take care of our mental well-being to make sure we don't lose that initial drive and ambition? And finally... a lot of who we are has to do with being inspired by the people around us, but often we run into people we disagree with. Well...many of us are familiar with "cancel culture". This brings us to the question: can you support an artist whose morals you disagree with, but who makes good music?

CRAY's music is available on all streaming platforms!

PS: This episode marks the end of Season 2, so we want to use this opportunity to once again give a huge thank you to every guest who has been on this show and every person who has supported it. We planted the seeds and you all nourished it to experience it's growth, and while it grew, so did we from all the lesson we learned.

Making music is vulnerable. Releasing it is even more vulnerable and scary. And then after all of that, having the courage to talk about the inner workings of our mind too? Wow.

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If you are an artist with a story to share, please email us at musicmentalitywithangie@gmail.com.

You can also follow us on instagram (@musicmentalitywithangie)

A huge shout out to the great editor behind these episodes, Aylin Tamer. You can reach her at aylintamer3@gmail.com.

See you all in Season 3!

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People 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 the repercussions of a toxic grading system, facing vulnerability through his learning, and coming out the other side more resilient than ever with an even deeper understanding of what performing really is.

For all parents out there, this one is for you, because those of us who don't have kids often forget how difficult it is to focus on ourselves while alsoooo focussing on raising children. Larkhall opens up about both the challenges and the good times that come from creating art while having kids to care for as well. How do you balance that?

Find Larkhall on all streaming services!

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If you are an artist with a story to share, please email us at musicmentalitywithangie@gmail.com.

You can also follow us on instagram (@musicmentalitywithangie)

A huge shout out to the great editor behind these episodes, Aylin Tamer. You can reach her at aylintamer3@gmail.com.

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Goal: 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 to be resourceful, how to keep going and how to build a sense of trust in those around you.

You may recognize some of Nick's music as he is the songwriter behind Thought it Was (by Iann Dior x MGK x Travis Barker), Drive You Crazy ( by Dylan Matthew x Nitti Gritti), DEAD ASF (by Damien), among many others. But if you give his music a listen, you too will quickly agree that MNYS belongs at the front of the scenes, not behind them. It was such a pleasure talking with him, he offered us so many new perspectives and ways of thinking, we cannot thank him enough for being on Music Mentality!

Find his music by searching his name on all streaming platforms: MNYS

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If you are an artist with a story to share, please email us at musicmentalitywithangie@gmail.com.

You can also follow us on instagram (@musicmentalitywithangie)

A huge shout out to the great editor behind these episodes, Aylin Tamer. You can reach her at aylintamer3@gmail.com.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/music-mentality.

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