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How to Combat Social Anxiety at Raves & Music Festivals

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The topic of coping and dealing with social anxiety at raves and music festivals has been on the rise. According to Social Anxiety Association, SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder) is the third-largest mental health problem in the world, but here’s the paradox. A survey conducted by Harris Poll and Eventbrite found that more than 75 percent of millennials would rather pay for an experience than material things. The rave and music festival scene is once again booming due to the rising demand after the 2020/2021 COVID lockdowns shut the world down. With things on the way back to the norm with raves and music festivals, you can bet that more and more people in the community are wondering how they will ever be able to cope with their social anxiety. The generation that loves to attend raves and music festivals is also the generation that suffers the most from anxiety. It is a paradox that can only be addressed by bringing more awareness to the problem.

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2PSYCHED Debuts Minimal-Tech Album On Self-Owned Label Required Noise

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Bringing an eclectic feel of underground techno, 2PSYCHED continues to release more on the self-created label Required Noise that he founded in 2020.

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Born and raised in the Baltimore-Washington area as an American-Filipino, 2PSYCHED not only grew up with an appreciation for electronic music but for mental wellness as well. As a Graduate from the University of Maryland, 2PSYCHED began his journey in creating non-invasive ways to further bridge gaps that occur from mental wellness. Through understanding the process of how to bridge the gaps that occur from mental wellness, he began developing a greater community through leadership and management. Now, 2PSYCHED stands not only as a talented dj-producer but also as an experienced and registered acute psychiatric nurse.

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Partying Sober: Brownies & Lemonade’s Chad Kenney Gets Candid About His Journey

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“I thought that success and achieving my dreams in my career in music was going to magically solve all of those things and it just didn’t,” says Chad Kenney, creative director of the Los Angeles-based music collective Brownies & Lemonade (B&L). Named as one of 2019 Billboard Dance’s Power Players it might come as a surprise that as an adolescent Kenney battled with depression and other underlying, unaddressed issues. His mental health struggles coupled with the party life and easy access to alcohol quickly put him in a less than desirable position. Anyone working in nightlife knows how rife with temptations it is. Now three years sober, he’s been able to rewrite his narrative and establish a different relationship with alcohol. Kenney shares his story behind his decision to quit drinking and addresses the music industry’s complicated relationship with partying and alcohol.

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More than 200 DJS to Try & Set World Record for Longest B2B Set

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Good music, good cause. More than 200 DJs are coming together to attempt the world record for the longest ever B2B DJ set. The world record attempt will take place in aid of charity on September 25.

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Five Things to Learn From Olympic Athletes

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You might be wondering why an electronic music publication is writing about the Olympics. Turns out there’s actually more than meets the eye when it comes to sports and the music industry. Both are demanding careers in their own right involving endurance–physically and mentally. They require strength of the mind, body and even spirit. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw athletes stepping up and prioritizing mental health. In a year where wellness has been at the forefront of conversations, artists have also opened up about the struggles they face in the music industry. For example, Michael Bibi shared a video last spring about coping with his mental health challenges, “Anxiety. I suffer from it, it’s a daily battle, which I fight almost every day, mental health is REAL & it’s a continuous daily work.” You don’t have to be an Olympian to feel the pressures of society or of always being “on.” Here are five things to learn from Olympic athletes.

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Beatport Launches Mental Health Initiative 'Music Connects Us'

Beatport Launches Mental Health Initiative ‘Music Connects Us’

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Beatport, the worldwide leader of electronic music for DJs, producers, and fans, announced the release of Music Connects Us, a ground-breaking Electronic Music and Mental Health report. The report was developed in collaboration with Arigami, Silentmode and the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM).

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ASW Debuts Eclectic Dahlia EP & Talks Mental Health Advocacy

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Alex Wagner, formerly known as one-half of production duo Ari and now producing once again under his solo moniker ASW, presents “A Garden Overrun.” This is the first single off of his forthcoming Dahlia EP on San Francisco-based label Popgang Records. He sits down with 6AM to chat about his new single and EP along with advice on focusing on your mental health.
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Medical Examiners Determine i_o’s Cause of Death, Underlying Condition

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Medical examiners have determined Garrett Falls Lockhart’s (i_o) cause of death reporting he suffered from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. The autoimmune disease turns the body’s own immune system against itself, and if gone untreated can be fatal. Read more

Pierce Fulton Passing Mourned By Many

Pierce Fulton Has Died, Artist Struggled with Mental Health

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Pierce Fulton has unfortunately passed at the age of 28. His older brother confirmed the news via a statement on May 3, 2021. Sources cite he had an ongoing struggle with mental health.

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Love at First Sound, Sam Divine on How Defected Records Captured Her Heart

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Known as the First Lady of Defected Records, Sam Divine has been making crowds dance for the last 20 years. Her love for the dance floor has carried over nicely onto the airwaves where she’s been presenting the label’s radio show for nearly 10 years. How did she go from a fan to one of Defected Records’ most recognizable faces? “You have to take risks, be knocking on doors, and have really really thick skin,” says the self-taught DJ. Sam Divine’s grit is a measure of success.  Having unexpected time off the road, she shares how these disruptive times have helped her kick open the door to new habits. She also talks about the changing landscape of women behind DJ decks and the importance of forging your own path as an artist. Read more