Metal Music and Mental Health with Idorhan Shagaraa | NAS Podcast S6 E21

Welcome back to Season Six of the NAS Podcast! In Episode Twenty One, Origin Crxss sits down with Swedish metal artist Idorhan ShagaraaIdorhan Shagaraa is a rising artist whose evocative songwriting and atmospheric soundscapes are showcased in his four-track release Cherophobia, featuring songs like “Cherophobia,” “The Empty Man,” “Mold,” and “One of Us.” Released on August 22, 2025, the EP spans emotionally varied terrain—from the introspective and slow-paced “Cherophobia” to the more upbeat, bright energy of “One of Us”. Available across platforms like DistroKid and Amazon Music, Idorhan Shagaraa continues to carve a path in the indie music scene with his compelling sonic narrative and emotional depth.New Artist Spotlight is a community of indie musicians from around the globe. We believe in the power of numbers so we work together to promote each other's music. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where indie musicians can get their music heard and find their first fans.Join the community - https://www.newartistspotlight.org/00:00 Intro00:57 Who is Idorhan Shagaraa and what are his goals?03:45 Idorhan's influences and inspiration05:43 Society's treatment of mental health12:10 "Cherophobia"20:42 Quickfire Five23:51 Idorhan and NAS26:02 Final thoughts & the importance of metal music==========MEET THE CREWWilko Wilkes:https://wilkowilkes.com/https://www.instagram.com/wilkowilkesmusicOrigin Crxss:https://linktr.ee/origin100https://www.instagram.com/origin_crxssLisa Haden:https://linktr.ee/lisahadenhttps://www.instagram.com/lisamariehadenPlummy:https://www.plummymusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/plummymusic Blue Scarrhttps://linktr.ee/bluescarrmusichttps://www.instagram.com/bluescarrmusic/Andres Guazzelli (Editor):https://www.andresguazzelli.com/https://www.instagram.com/andresguazzelliNAS Podcast Theme by Charles Connollyhttps://www.charlesconnollymusic.com/https://www.instagram.com/connollytunes