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Episode 712 - A Musical Journey with Johnny Manchild - Exploring Creativity, Mental Health and Indie Music
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Episode 712 - A Musical Journey with Johnny Manchild - Exploring Creativity, Mental Health and Indie Music
FromAbandoned Albums
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Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Mar 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Join us on an enlightening journey into the heart of indie music as Johnny Manchild, enigmatic frontman of Oklahoma-based band Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards. He shares his exploration of diverse musical genres, his creative process, and his struggle with mental health.
In this intimate episode, we delve into Manchild's infectious passion for punk, rock, power-pop, and garage rock. We take a close look at the making of his albums, particularly his new offering 'Rapture Waltz', tracing his evolution as an artist from his early 'Sgt. Pepper' moment with the album 'Insomnia' up to his contemporary work.
Our discussion navigates through the significant moments in Johnny's life, from his early influential experiences with music, pivoting around his mother and her partner, Phoebe, to the authenticity and originality of his own music that defies categorization. Johnny conceptualizes his ordeal with 'demoitis', the restrictive struggle of clinging onto a project's initial draft, and embraces the freedom in exploring spontaneous inspiration.
In a very open account, Johnny shares his ongoing battle with bipolar disorder and how this experience has been a cathartic channel for his music. He reflects on the implications of the disorder on his creativity and the fine line between mental health maintenance and artistic output.
Finally, we venture into the real-world stories behind his band’s live performances and music videos and his optimism for their new musical epoch. This episode serves as an eye-opener for those seeking an authentic dialogue about music, creativity, and mental health.
In this intimate episode, we delve into Manchild's infectious passion for punk, rock, power-pop, and garage rock. We take a close look at the making of his albums, particularly his new offering 'Rapture Waltz', tracing his evolution as an artist from his early 'Sgt. Pepper' moment with the album 'Insomnia' up to his contemporary work.
Our discussion navigates through the significant moments in Johnny's life, from his early influential experiences with music, pivoting around his mother and her partner, Phoebe, to the authenticity and originality of his own music that defies categorization. Johnny conceptualizes his ordeal with 'demoitis', the restrictive struggle of clinging onto a project's initial draft, and embraces the freedom in exploring spontaneous inspiration.
In a very open account, Johnny shares his ongoing battle with bipolar disorder and how this experience has been a cathartic channel for his music. He reflects on the implications of the disorder on his creativity and the fine line between mental health maintenance and artistic output.
Finally, we venture into the real-world stories behind his band’s live performances and music videos and his optimism for their new musical epoch. This episode serves as an eye-opener for those seeking an authentic dialogue about music, creativity, and mental health.
Released:
Mar 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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