A live-streamed benefit concert centering on themes of community and self care, with a panel moderated by MusiCares Director Jennifer Leff.

Featuring:

Erika Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards

Nicole Atkins

Neon Dreams

Artists will perform intimate sets speaking about their own experiences and feelings related to mental health going into the winter, and mental health experts will share self-care best practices and resources for coping with feelings of isolation.

The event will be simulcast to the YouTube and Facebook channels of participating artists, mental health organizations, and music media partners. Join the stream to chat live with our community and support our fundraiser for mental health programs.

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

This Week’s Guest: William Fitzsimmons

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live

Nashville singer-songwriter William Fitzsimmons grew up as the youngest child of two blind parents, in a family that leaned into sound and music as ways to communicate. His memorably passionate and intense tracks "Passion Play" and "Please Don't Go” were featured on TV medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. He previously worked as a licensed mental health therapist, and says he often uses songwriting as therapy to work through difficult personal challenges.

In this episode of Staying in Tune, we’ll be talking about how mental health challenges have shaped his life and his music.

By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, this podcast aims to explore better ways to cope through the shared stresses of our lives.

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Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

This Week’s Guest: Kelsey Coleman

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live

Singer Songwriter Kelsey Coleman writes raw, emotional tracks about her struggles with bullying and loneliness. She brings an unexpected emotional honesty to dreamy pop music. Her first single, Nobody, captures the struggle of overcoming obstacles on the road to self-discovery.

We’ll be talking about her experiences coping with mental health challenges, and finding optimism through difficult circumstances. By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, we can all find ways to better cope through the shared stresses of our current lives.

Up Next

William Fitzsimmons - 11/24

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Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

This week we’ll be talking with Jacob Slichter, drummer of the legendary rock band Semisonic and current writer/teacher, about the role mental health has played in in his music, his career, his relationships, and his life journey. Early on in his career, he suffered such intense stage fright and imposter syndrome that he considered quitting the band. But he’s glad he didn’t, and Semisonic has a new EP out now.

By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, we can all find ways to better cope through the shared stresses of our current lives.

This Week’s Guest: Jacob Slichter

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

This week we’ll be talking with LRKR, a St. Louis electronic music producer and player of many instruments, about his personal experiences with mental health, and how his journey has impacted his music.

By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, we can all find ways to better cope through the shared stresses of our current lives.

This Week’s Guest: LRKR | @lrkrmusic

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

This week we’ll be talking with lilbootycall, 22-year-old rapper and YouTube star from Texas, about his personal experiences with mental health. By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, we can all find ways to better cope through the shared stresses of our current lives.

This Week’s Guest: lilbootycall | @lilbootycall

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live

Coming Up Next on Staying in Tune:

11/3 - LRKR

11/10 - Jacob Slichter (Semisonic)

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, we can all find ways to better cope through the shared stresses of our current lives.

Watch Last Week’s Episode: @SoundMind_Live
featuring Texas rapper and YouTube star lilbootycall | @lilbootycall

Up Next on Staying in Tune:

11/3 - LRKR

11/10 - Jacob Slichter (Semisonic)

October 22, 2020
6:30PM EST

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

This week we’ll be talking with Juliette Reilly, pop singer-songwriter and YouTuber, about her personal experiences dealing with with mental health challenges, being a role model for young women, and how music can be a source of healing.

By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, we can all find ways to better cope through the shared stresses of our current lives.

This Week’s Guest: Juliette Reilly

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live | @juliettereilly

Coming Up Next on Staying in Tune:

11/3 - LRKR

11/10 - Jacob Slichter (Semisonic)

October 16, 2020
6:30pm EST

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that explores mental health through the lens of music and musicians on their own personal mental health journeys.

This week we’ll be talking with Canadian actress, singer, and TikTok star CARYS aka Aviva Mongillo. The 22-year-old artist’s moody dark pop tracks captivate listeners with soulful lyrics exploring healing and self-discovery. Tune in for a conversation about her music, her experiences through the pandemic, and her personal mental health journey.

By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing resources, we can all find ways to better cope through the shared stresses of our current lives.

This Week’s Guest: CARYS

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live | @CARYSofficial

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. This week we’ll be talking with members of BlaqRock, a band self-described as a “cataclysm of cultures and sounds” that mashes up introspective and thoughtful lyrics with hard-hitting guitars, grooving bass, and pounding drums. Tune in to hear about their personal experiences dealing with with mental health challenges, and how that’s reflected across their music.

By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing invaluable resources, this series aims to address the amplified need for mental health awareness brought on by the shared stresses and traumas of this global pandemic.

This Week’s Guest: BlaqRock

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live | @blaqrockband

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. This week we’ll be talking with Con Killion, reflective storyteller with a sultry voice that croons seamlessly over contemporary productions, about his personal experiences with mental health. By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing invaluable resources, this series aims to address the amplified need for mental health awareness brought on by the shared stresses and traumas of this global pandemic.

This Week’s Guest: Con Killion

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live | @conkillion

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. This week we’ll be talking with Frank Kadilac and Adrian Morris, known collectively as Canadian alt-pop duo Neon Dreams, about their personal experiences with mental health. By building empathy, encouraging dialogue, and sharing invaluable resources, this series aims to address the amplified need for mental health awareness brought on by the shared stresses and traumas of this global pandemic.

This Week’s Guest: Neon Dreams

Live on Instagram: @SoundMindLive | @neondreams

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. Each episode features an interview with an artist discussing the topic of mental health and their own personal experience. With the increased need to promote mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, the series seeks to build empathy around mental health, encourage open dialogue, and elevate awareness of mental critical health resources.

This Week’s Guest: Bully

Live on Instagram: @SoundMindLive | @bullythemusic

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. Each episode features an interview with an artist discussing the topic of mental health and their own personal experience. With the increased need to promote mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, the series seeks to build empathy around mental health, encourage open dialogue, and elevate awareness of mental critical health resources.

This Week’s Guest: Open Mike Eagle

Live on Instagram: @SoundMindLive | @Open_Mike_Eagle

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. Each episode features an interview with an artist discussing the topic of mental health and their own personal experience. With the increased need to promote mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, the series seeks to build empathy around mental health, encourage open dialogue, and elevate awareness of mental critical health resources.

This Week’s Guest: Water Seed

Live on Instagram: @SoundMindLive | @No_Musicians_Clinic

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. Each episode features an interview with an artist discussing the topic of mental health and their own personal experience. With the increased need to promote mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, the series seeks to build empathy around mental health, encourage open dialogue, and elevate awareness of mental critical health resources.

This Week’s Guest: Troy Ramey

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live | @iamtroymusic

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. Each episode features an interview with an artist discussing the topic of mental health and their own personal experience. With the increased need to promote mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, the series seeks to build empathy around mental health, encourage open dialogue, and elevate awareness of mental critical health resources.

This Week’s Guest: Stephen

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live | @ithinkimcrashin

Staying in Tune: A weekly interview series presented by Sound Mind that discusses mental health through the lens of music, musicians, and their own personal mental health journeys. Each episode features an interview with an artist discussing the topic of mental health and their own personal experience. With the increased need to promote mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, the series seeks to build empathy around mental health, encourage open dialogue, and elevate awareness of mental critical health resources.

This Week’s Guest: We Three

Live on Instagram: @SoundMind_Live | @WeThreeMusic

In partnership with WFUV Radio, Sound Mind presents an intimate performance and panel with Julien Baker on mental health, alongside leading professionals in the field. This will be followed by a 5-part podcast series with WFUV News centered around mental health and music.

Tune in for the performance & panel at the WFUV Facebook Page July 16 @ 6p ET.

A benefit concert in culmination of our “Songs That Save Me” campaign to support COVID-19 advocacy programs during Mental Health Awareness Month. Featuring performances by Mackenzie Nicole, Hiss Golden Messenger, Palehound, Adult Mom, and Josiah Johsnon (formerly of Head and the Heart) - performing songs that have saved them in their own mental health journeys.

• 6p ET - @soundmind_live with @josiahjohnson

• 630p ET - @soundmind_live with @adultmomband

• 7p ET - @soundmind_live with @palehound

• 730p ET - @soundmind_live with @hissgoldenmessenger

• 8p ET - @soundmind_live with @therealmackenzienicole

• 830p ET-@soundmind_live with @itsjeffreymusic

Venue: Secret Location, To be Announced

Time: 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show (POSTPONED)

Line-up: To be announced

APPLY FOR TICKETS HERE

(POSTPONED)

In partnership with Fordham University, Sound Mind is pleased to present our “Fresh Check Day” concert event. The event will feature over 20 mental health booths on campus, as well as performances and words by:

• Troy Ramey

• DeMille

• Alexis Myles

Further information can be found on Fordham’s Fresh Check Day website.

Venue: To be Announced

Time: 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show

Line-up: To be announced

APPLY FOR TICKETS HERE

Venue: To be Announced

Time: 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show

Line-up: To be announced

APPLY FOR TICKETS HERE

Venue: To be Announced

Time: 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show

Line-up: To be announced

APPLY FOR TICKETS HERE

Venue: To be Announced

Time: 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show

Line-up: To be announced

APPLY FOR TICKETS HERE

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Venue: Music Hall of Williamsburg

Lineup:

Music by: Kevin Morby, Deva Mahal, Josiah Johnson

Words by: Jordan Carlos, Kayla Kitchen

Hosted by: Phil Hanley

Time: 630pm Doors / 730pm Show

In partnership with Faherty Brand, Bring Change to Mind, and National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City.