Writing Through the Misery: Music, Grief & Getting Back Up | DIAMOND CAST 035

This week on Diamond Cast, we're wrapping up our Musicians’ Mental Health Month series with one of the most important conversations yet: how to stay creative and keep going when the world around you is loud, chaotic, or just… heavy.From turning grief into lyrics, to those mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible, the band opens up about what it really means to create while navigating real-life struggles—and how music becomes both an outlet and a lifeline.We also share the latest update on the Fall Into The Silence video shoot, pay tribute to artists who’ve inspired us through their approach to mental health, and yes—kick things off with a chat about tea and touring (because of course we do).This episode is about honesty, resilience, and the tools that help keep us moving forward. You’re not alone—and this one’s for you.00:00 – Intro: Time to Talk (and Sip Tea for St George)01:22 – Tea Talk & Touring Traditions04:02 – The Golden Rule of Touring: Know Where the Music Shops Are07:18 – Fall Into The Silence: Video Shoot Update!08:32 – Musicians’ Mental Health Month: The Final Chapter09:17 – How to Stay Creative in the Middle of Chaos16:00 – Start Now: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment21:34 – Is Writing During Stress Cathartic—or Too Much?27:23 – Music as a Way Through the Misery30:27 – Turning Pain Into Lyrics: Our Creative Process34:29 – Why Making Yourself Cry Might Mean You’re Doing It Right38:04 – Artists We Admire for Their Views on Mental Health40:49 – Getting Out of Bed on the Hardest Days43:57 – Adam’s Go-To “Tool” for Getting Unstuck45:01 – Real Resources for Musicians Facing Mental Health Struggles************************************************FALL IN TO THE SILENCE VIDEO SUPPORTER LINK - https://diamondblackofficial.com/product/fits-supporter/************************************************DISCORD LINK -https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ************************************************Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/storeBen - @benchristomusicAdam - @adamhartistVincent - @vincentvdrumsNatalie - @diamondblacksnapsInstagram - @diamondblackofficialFacebook - @diamondblackofficialX - @dmondblkEmail us! [email protected]