Down The Rabbit Hole: A magazine dedicated to mental health in the music industry

Down The Rabbit first began as a magazine, with the pilot issue discussing topics on second album syndrome, the pressures of a touring musician, whether madness equals creativity and much more.  Sadly, people aren't buying magazines anymore, so moving forward the team would like to continue Down The Rabbit Hole but as a podcast. I'm looking for guests to share their experiences and opinions on mental health in the music industry. 73% of musicians suffer from a mental illness. It's time for us to break the stigma. Please read the editorial letter of the magazine to get more of an understanding of Down The Rabbit Hole: Immersing ourselves in the relationship between music and mental health, Down The Rabbit Hole celebrates the way in which music can influence the mental state of almost everyone, essentially bringing harmony to the mind. With each page of the magazine comes a new perspective on managing mental health issues in music as we deliver honest conversations with artists and industry personnel, giving them the platform to tell their stories without judgement. Our cover star, Truly Ford, epitomises everything that we strive to transmit into the music industry. A bona fide advocate for mental health awareness, she truthfully observes how music has ultimately become a form of therapy. As it continues to lead her out of the darkness and into a life full of colour, she shares her inspiring journey with bipolar disorder which came to a breaking point after her time on The Voice UK in 2017. Within our first issue, we also explore how the lifestyles associated with the music industry can covertly affect the mind. Adopting multiple opinions from across the field, we assist artists and industry personnel in addressing hindrances such as the toxicity of social media, the physical and mental exhaustion that comes with touring, and whether psychedelic drugs can shape your mental state years after you’ve taken your rave glasses off. When you close the final page of this magazine, we hope that you feel more inclined to talk about mental health – be it your own, or someone else’s. Music is a common denominator between everyone in the world and we intend to bring mental health into that same bracket of commonality. Whether you experience mental health issues or not, knowing that those in the spotlight can be affected by similar obstacles brings a new understanding to those feelings that can be found amongst us all. Be sure to keep an eye out for us in the future as we continue to break down the barriers surrounding mental health in music.