UNMASKED by Mad Millennials

About UNMASKED by Mad Millennials

When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. Mad Millennials is the UK's first mental health non-profit for millennials by millennials. Website: madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram: @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok: @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter: @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Mad Millennials

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Apr 2023

Latest episode

22 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2023

   Megzz UNMASKED: Challenging ‘boys will be boys' through music, from career highs to grief stricken lows

   Megzz's music is a beacon of self-empowerment and a reminder of the importance of self-worth. A steady stream of beautifully crafted songs, we are now lucky enough to have her latest EP ‘Through The Motions’, which is made up of tracks: Boys Will Be Boys, Love Me From A Distance, Too Much and Motions. In 2022, Megzz was recognised as one of the top six artists for AMEX Unsigned where the experience was documented in the Amazon Prime documentary "Unsigned," shedding light on the path of unsigned artists. This took her to her very first major festival this year 2023; All Points East, performing on the same day as Declan McKenna, bringing her talent to many new listeners. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. Socials: Megzz - @official_megzz (https://www.instagram.com/official_megzz/?hl=en) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   22 Oct 2023

   Paul UNMASKED: Journeys in friendships, music, and making peace

   Creating melodies that perfectly capture moments, Paul Silve is an independent singer-songwriter. He aspires to create music that matters, that builds feeling, inspiration and joy to those that listen. Inspired by the Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Bon Iver and Ben Howard, Paul's introspective songwriting and warm vocals make music that tells the stories of love and life. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. Socials: Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   20 Aug 2023

   Priya UNMASKED: If it costs you your mental health......the cost is too high

   UK rising force, DJ PRIYA - the powerhouse at the forefront of a thriving new music scene. Priya has had an incredible year of headlining festivals, playing internationally, making her Boiler Room and Warehouse Project debut, her blends going viral, as well as being featured in Mixmag as their 'impact artist' and 'best mix of November'. Priya has been championed by the likes of Soho house, Tommy Hilfiger, DIESEL, Pxssy Palace and Adidas, bringing fatally energetic mixes with HER OWN Desi twist! Expect heavy bass, Bhangra mash-ups, Baile funk, Dembow, jersey club, bashment, Reggaeton and more! When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. Socials: Priya - @deejaypri (https://www.instagram.com/deejaypri/) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   14 Jul 2023

   Maia Beth UNMASKED: Not fearing rejection and celebrating being multifaceted

   Maia Beth is a presenter and DJ from Washington, Tyne and Wear. Maia hosts Best New Pop Extra on BBC Sounds – and regularly covers for Mollie King on Radio 1’s Future Pop. Maia also works for BBC Introducing, hosting their special events coverage (on stage, radio and socials) for festivals such as Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds and recently presented BBC iPlayer TV segments at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Dundee. Supporting new and diverse artists is her passion – she hosts BBC Introducing showcases in London and Manchester – and when she covered Clara on Radio 1’s Future Sounds she curated a show of female/non binary only artists as well as a ‘regional roadmap’ show – supporting musicians from all over the UK. When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. Socials: Maia Beth - @_maiabeth (https://www.instagram.com/_maiabeth/) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   11 Jul 2023

   The Lucettas UNMASKED: The highs and lows of band life and balancing the dream with reality

   The Lucettas are a band with a diverse sound showing the fluidity of the talent within the 4 piece originating from Essex. They are one of the UK's most exciting up and coming bands. The Lucettas released their debut album 'Stop Boxing on the Platform' on 3rd March 2023 and have just recently finished touring the album across the UK. The Lucettas are currently independent and we delve into all things mental health and the ins and outs of the music industry whilst exploring their experiences. When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. Socials: The Lucettas - @thelucettas (https://www.instagram.com/thelucettas/) Spotify - The Lucettas (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vucPxWkKU7ZuRxrA8PzLU?si=DPGoksRFSXK9GOEUzaaihA) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   13 Jun 2023

   Lottie UNMASKED: Underground girl boss DJ

   Lottie (THT GRL) is a Manchester based DJ. All things Bass. Member of Not Bad For A Girl & Ghosts of Garage. When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. Socials: THT GIRL - @itsthtgirl (https://www.instagram.com/itsthtgrl/?hl=en) Spotify - THT GRL (https://soundcloud.com/tht_grl?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&si=8EF1FCD5BE18463491F055E6EE989E50&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   26 Apr 2023

   Layal UNMASKED: Exploration and finding your tribe

   Egyptian-born, London based singer/songwriter firming her roots in the UK music scene and bridging the gap between her Egyptian heritage and London influences to create her own unique sound that speaks to many cultures. Her upcoming EP Lost in Translation is a mix of Afro pop, neo soul, and liquid drum and bass. With influences that range from Sade, Greentea Peng and Amy Winehouse, Layal creates a sound that is both familiar and new, bridging the gap between Arabic and English music in a way that is both authentic and accessible. With a powerful voice and a message of unity and understanding, Layal is making waves in the music industry and captivating audiences around the world. When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to this song, however with permission of the artist, please enjoy: 1.Layal - June 2.Layal - Madina 3.Layal - This State Socials: Layal - @layalmusic (https://www.instagram.com/layalmusic/) Spotify - Layal (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0rxqySAJPQZJ2SJMBfTGyG?si=ZAbi5xtNSvW5IMwoHOjWZQ) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   26 Apr 2023

   LEMZI UNMASKED: Intention and spoke

   LEMZI accentuates art, music and creativity to the fullest. The East London artist's upcoming project, "Outliers - A Creative Project by LEMZI" delivers music in a new format. It's not an LP. It's not a mixtape. It's not an EP. It's not a Playlist. It's a CP aka Creative Project. In response to why it's labelled a CP, LEMZI says to other creatives: "You made it, so you define it." Alongside the CP, LEMZI has worked reverently in a small team to develop the world's first artist-led music & mindfulness app, SPOKE, as well as consistently engaging and supporting the creative community via In-Facts and other solo ventures. His recent brand collaborations include the NFL, Samsung, O2, Netflix, BBC and much more. When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to these songs, however by permission of rights holder, please enjoy. 1.LEMZI - Bagel Shop 2. Nikhil Beats - Deception 3.LEMZI - Word Vomit III Socials: LEMZI - @lemziartist (https://www.instagram.com/lemziartist/) Spotify - LEMZI (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TACkrIqhdLJmX1TcjpDKu?si=qUrvVWJxQAWmXM_p_Kjchg) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   24 Apr 2023

   CHAR UNMASKED: Validation and Mad Millennials

   When it comes to mental health, the music industry is often overlooked and is a field that is underfunded, over competitive and over saturated, which can have a real impact on artists mental health and the way they view their work. UNMASKED by Mad Millennials, is about removing the ‘masks’ we hide behind and shining a light on the challenges within an ever evolving music industry. Together we explore the impact of the music industry on artists' mental health. We explore; live performing, the creative process, promotion and social media pressures and how they experienced the world when COVID turned the music world upside down. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as we explore some of the amazing things that working in the music industry can protect our wellbeing and mental health and the benefits of expressing ourselves in the artistic form that is music. UNMASKED is all about connection, through conversation and music alike. People say that music can save lives, and we want to shed light on this and celebrate the incredible blood, sweat and tears that go into being an artist in 2023. CHAR is the co-founder of mental health non-profit Mad Millennials who are bringing you this show UNMASKED. Outside of MM she is the versatile Pop talent who sold out headlining the Camden Assembly LDN last year and just played Breaking Sounds in NYC to kick start 2023. Having gained enormous support from BBC Introducing, Track of the Week and a mash-up collaboration on the main account, with a Fred Again track. CHAR provides dance floor catharsis, mixed with emotive pop. Her new dance remix of ‘Control (Jerzy Bulx Remix)’ out on 20th January on Lady Of The House is an escapist house dance track, which tells a powerful story of self reflection and inner-strength. Past successes with dance producer 'Nathan X' and duo 'Wh0' on 'The Weekend', signed to New State Records, reached number 4 in the Dance Club Charts. DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to this song, however with permission of the artist, please enjoy: CHAR - Control (Jerzy Bulx Remix) Socials: CHAR - @charmusicuk (https://www.instagram.com/charmusicuk/) Spotify - CHAR (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eoOPfVAXP5jraE3VEbWon) Website - madmillennials.org.uk (https://madmillennials.org.uk/) Instagram - @madmillennials (https://www.instagram.com/madmillennials/) TikTok - @madmillennials (https://www.tiktok.com/@madmillennialsuk) Twitter - @madmillennials_ (https://twitter.com/madmillennials_) Spotify - Mad Millennials (https://open.spotify.com/user/31o3vbby52p2bit3nidd3jiynljq) Are you winging it too? Check out our incredible merch (https://www.madmillennials.org.uk/shop/)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.