GSC Special: Immortal Dreams, Major Depression and Dolly Parton (Dean Sage | John Patrick)

We are so excited that the new EP is out and people all over the world are getting the chance to listen to it. (Special shout out to the one fan in UK who listens to Shadow every day!) John doesn't like to produce a project unless there is a clear story behind it. You won't hear an EP or an album that doesn't tell something that's a mix of personal and art. Immortal Dreams is the first of these stories he has shared with us, and Dean gets a chance to walk through just how that story emerged and what the meaning behind the tracks are. John suggests you listen to the story and then play the EP to really get a sense of the world he has tried to create. It's unfortunately based on many different true stories, especially in the case of straight-washing icons or at the very least, forcing them to stay in the closet in order to sell things. We reference Colton Haynes, but it goes back even further. Major Hollywood stars in the golden era were kept in the closet, forced to project an outside straight appearance. This modern take follows that same idea and speaks to how these things still happen. It also touches on themes of addiction and mental health issues, which both Dean and John have been dealing with in their own lives as well. If you need help, please reach out and get it. Which is what brought us to Dolly Parton, who despite herself facing many different types of obstacles still continues to support others through theirs. And she's just an amazing artist as well. Lastly, don't forget that John Patrick is a guest entertainer for the 2020 Pride Network Live event, hosted on YouTube. You can watch live 8/27/2020 at 8pm EST. Or catch it anytime after on YouTube.