In this episode, I sit down with Riverside artist and producer Neato1997 to talk about the moments when music becomes more than sound — when it becomes the escape.

We dive into how music helped us process pain, anxiety, and feeling unheard, long before we had the words to explain it. From mental health and self-expression to producing independently and understanding the music business, this conversation is raw, reflective, and real.

If you’ve ever turned to music when life felt heavy, this episode is for you.

🎵 Featuring Neato1997
📍 Riverside, CA
📖 Verbis defectis, musica incipit — When words fail, music begins.