Andy Hall

Andy Hall

“I did a post about this recently and thought it may benefit some of the readers here at Backline. I’ve been a practitioner of mindfulness for close to 15 years and have found it to be extremely helpful not only in music but in life as a whole. The terms...
Nico Turner

Nico Turner

“Mental health means making space for my creative path and staying open to the journey of growth and healing. In this I’ve found purpose, clarity, self-confidence, and an ability to help others. In utilizing my interests in art and music to go deeper into...
Madame Gandhi

Madame Gandhi

“Our mental health & wellness really is the most important thing that allows us to walk our path, be in service of a higher purpose, and shine our light.”  – Madame...
Mr. Max

Mr. Max

“I’ve struggled with OCD/Anxiety since I was a kid. I didn’t fully understand what it was when I was younger, but I knew it wasn’t “normal,” so it was something I kept to myself and struggled with silently for years. I was able to manage it and function, but...
Bad Year

Bad Year

On Friday, June 18th, Bad Year will release their new single “Killing Me” in hopes of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health conditions, raising awareness, and promoting suicide prevention. Along with an article in New Noise Magazine, the track comes as part of...
Taska Black

Taska Black

Words written by Taska Black… “Four years ago I experienced my first panic attack out of nowhere. It was right after I dropped out of college to pursue my career in music. I had never been an anxious or stressed person (so I thought) and couldn’t believe...