Don't Fret Club

We took a short break to process the state of the world but Jess Hope is back with Simple Creatures in conversation. Mark Hoppus and Alex Gaskarth took the time to discuss mental health and music while at Good Things Festival 2019.

A content warning, this podcast does contain conversations about mental health. If you or someone you know needs support for mental health, please speak to a professional. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14

Jess Hope is joined by Enter Shikari vocalist Rou Reynolds. With the band since securing their highest UK chart position with sixth album 'Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible', Rou reflects on mindfulness techniques, staying healthy on tour and the role emotion plays within his songwriting process.

A content warning, this podcast does contain conversations about mental health. If you or someone you know needs support for mental health, please speak to a professional. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14

Jess Hope is joined by Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall ahead of the band's documentary release, 'Viva the Underdogs'. Throughout their chat, Winston explains how that underdog mentality has been a driving force for the Australian outfit, propelling them to the forefront of the heavy scene.

A content warning, this podcast does contain conversations about mental health. If you or someone you know needs support for mental health, please speak to a professional. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14 and a list of worldwide resources is also available at dontfret.club.

We're excited to bring you a brand new season of the Don't Fret Club podcast, recorded with the support of the Amex Music Backers Grant.

Jess chats to Connor and Brock of Brisbane pop-rock band, Bugs. Recorded as part of a wider Don't Fret Club project, the group look at the availability of mental health support for musicians and the impact of having open conversations about such difficult topics. Connor and Brock also share their 'Don't Fret Tracks' for when they need a positive pick-me-up or in times of calm.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please reach out to speak to a professional for support. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14, and a list of worldwide helplines is available at dontfret.club/support.

Jess chats to Beartooth guitarist Kamron Bradbury ahead of the band's visit to Australia. The pair discuss mental health in music, the impact of the band's lyrics and the power of live music. Kamron also discusses the role music has always played in his life since growing up in Columbus, Ohio.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please reach out to speak to a professional for support. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14, and a list of worldwide helplines is available at dontfret.club/support.

Northlane vocalist Marcus Bridge returns to our podcast for a special episode on 'friendship'. Chatting to Jess while at Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Marcus looks at the importance of solid friendships within the context of music and managing mental health.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please reach out to speak to a professional for support. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14, and a list of worldwide helplines is available at dontfret.club/support.

WAAX vocalist Maz and guitarist Chris join Jess Hope to discuss 'social anxiety' as part of our #ShreddingtheStigma series. The pair touch on their personal experiences while exploring how the music industry exacerbates social anxiety.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please reach out to speak to a professional for support. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14, and a list of worldwide helplines is available at dontfret.club/support.

Slipknot and Stone Sour vocalist Corey Taylor recalls some of the toughest times in his life, friendships that exacerbated his problems and subsequently ended when he entered recovery. He also takes us back to his first encounters with drink and drugs, as well as exploring the role creativity and music plays in his life, both then and now.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please reach out to speak to a professional for support. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14, and a list of worldwide helplines is available at dontfret.club/support.

Bad Wolves guitarist, Doc Coyle, chats to Jess Hope about life in a touring band, how his own podcast fuels creativity and the music industry's relationship with mental health. Recorded during Bad Wolves' Australian tour with Nickelback.

Don’t Fret Club podcasts discuss topics of mental health. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please reach out to speak to a professional for support. A list of worldwide helplines is available at dontfret.club/support.