Scream Therapy

Another REPLAY episode! Number 3 of the top most-listened-to back episodes is with Justin Pearson of bands such as The Locust, Swing Kids, and Retox, and his label Three One G. Now let's head all the back to Episode 10 with Justin Pearson, an influential figure in weirdo hardcore and San Diego, CA, punk rock purveyor. REPLAY: Host Jason Schreurs talks to Justin Pearson, owner of Three One G Record...

Another REPLAY episode! Number 2 of the top most-listened-to back episodes is with Jacob Bannon of Converge! Let's take a journey, way back, to Episode 13, featuring Jacob, the vocalist and lyricist from one of my all-time favourite bands, co-owner of the Deathwish Inc. record label, and amazing multimedia artist. REPLAY: Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Jacob Bannon to the podcast. Jacob is the singe...

Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 131-140 of Scream Therapy. If you missed any of these episodes, it's time to catch up! SCREAM THERAPY MERCH STORE! teepublic.com/user/scream-therapy About this podcast: Scream Therapy explores the link between punk rock and mental health. My guests are members of the underground music scene who are living with mental health challenges, like myself. Intro/backgro...

Lucca Cassandra Carver of emo/noise rock band Split Silk joins Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs to talk about how playing loud music has helped her cope with autistic sensory overload and burnout. Lucca also talks about how having control and command over her artistic expression has been instrumental in living within a society that often doesn't account for people's differences. http://splitsilk...

Marisa Prietto of alt-rock band Bizou joins Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs to talk about balancing life commitments like jobs and relationships with being in a band. Marisa explains the importance of carving out time for creative pursuits and how being in a band is a struggle in a world that values "success" over satisfaction. https://bizou.bandcamp.com/ Featured song clips: Bizou - "Deep Rem"...

Host Jason Schreurs welcomes Krista Holly Diem of LAPêCHE onto Episode 138 to talk about writing lyrics during dark times and learning to build on them to create songs that run the gamut of emotions. Living with the trauma of three miscarriages, Holly has used songwriting to process these and other troubling experiences. Her songs have portrayed life in its many moods and experiences. lapecheband....

Episode 137 features Jules Batterman of Julez and the Rollerz talking about her experiences with toxic relationships. After suffering through some unhealthy friendships, Jules has learned over the years to set boundaries and communicate openly with the people in her life, whether in her personal or musical world. http://julezandtherollerz.com Featured song clips: Julez and the Rollerz - "I Need Lo...

Listeners sometimes ask what's been the most popular episode of Scream Therapy through the years. Well, one episode stands way above the rest. That's episode 40 with Amy Taylor of breakout Aussie punk band Amyl and the Sniffers. When Amy came onto the podcast in 2021, Amyl and the Sniffers were an upstart band with a dedicated following, but they weren't playing stadiums like they are now. Over th...

On episode 136, host Jason Schreurs talks to Mermaid Island vocalist/guitarist Alex MacDonald about channeling aggression and other strong emotions into punk rock. When Alex moved from Atlantic Canada to LA, she struggled to find likeminded musicians to satisfy her constant need for stimulation and expression. Starting from the ground up, Alex was able to rediscover her authentic self through punk...

On episode 135, host Jason Schreurs welcomes New York hardcore scene veteran Howie Abrams to talk about his documentary film, Heavy Healing. In the film, Howie interviews many familiar faces in the loud music world about their own experiences using the power of music to soothe, inspire, motivate, and ultimately heal. http://instagram.com/heavy_healing_film Featured song clips: Sick of It All - "Sc...

On episode 134, host Jason Schreurs welcomes indie filmmaker Landon Ramirez to talk about his short film, Pit. The film portrays how punks find connection and community within the mosh pit's swirling energy. Pit features a dance troupe depicting the surreal elements of the film, and realizes Landon's artistic vision for Voices with Impact, a film grant program and festival. https://www.citrine-pre...

On episode 133, Ollie Trip of Fire in Mountains Festival joins Jason Schreurs. Ollie explains how the festival, which takes place on the traditional lands of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, focuses on mental health and sobriety. Along with the Firekeeper Alliance, who provide education and health programs for Blackfeet youth, Fire in the Mountains creates a healthy environment for its attendees w...

Episode 132 features Jessie Bonney-Burrill of Philadelphia-based record label Cryptid Records. Cryptic was formed with the intention of centring mental health services for its artists. From wellness coaching to mental health stipends, Cryptid is setting an example to the music industry that artists come first. http://cryptidrecords.com Featured song clips: Hit Like a Girl - "Romanticize" from Burn...

On this episode, host Jason Schreurs is joined by solo artist and former Deap Vally member Lindsey Troy to talk about living with obsessive compulsive disorder. Lindsey has spent decades trying to manage obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. When she reached an impasse in her mental health, Lindsay turned to exposure and response prevention therapy, the gold standard for treating OCD. http...

Host Jason Schreurs talks to Nelson from Nelson about our newest classic punk album on Flex Your Head. Yes, it's already a classic! It's the one, the only, At Peace by Propagandhi! With its inventive—dare we say "daring"—additions of new textures and tempos, this album from Winnipeg's prized punks blew us both away. So, here we are, gushing about it! http://propagandhi.com Featured song clips: Pro...

Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs and Flex Your Head all-star Mike Isacson delve into our favourite fuckups The Replacements and their career defining album, Let It Be. An unusually diverse album, equal parts rollicky punk rock and heart-wrenching ballads, Let It Be found the sweet spot of what would later be called "indie rock." rhino.com/article/the-replacements-let-it-be-deluxe-edition-remaste...

On episode 21 of the Flex Your Head special episodes, host Jason Schreurs welcomes back his friend Donald Kennedy. Together, they try to make sense of The Blood Brothers' 'Burn, Piano Island, Burn'. This truly bizarre album was poised for something big, yet was too unapproachable and downright oddball to be appreciated by "normal" people. Good thing we're not normal because this album is a classic...

Flex Your Head returns after a two-year hiatus for episode 20, featuring Poison Idea's Feel the Darkness. Host Jason Schreurs and special co-host Nelson from Nelson relive this absolute punk/hardcore/crossover/metal classic. Released in 1990, Feel the Darkness was a powerhouse of smooth, chunky riffs and punchy baritone screams about the tough and rough lives the band members lived. https://poison...

Host Jason Schreurs recaps episodes 121-130 of Scream Therapy. If you missed any of these episodes, it's time to catch up! Scream Therapy will be taking a break to make way for some new Flex Your Head episodes, where we talk about classic punk albums. This recap features a clip from a previous Flex Your Head episode, where we discuss Fugazi's classic 13 Songs. THE SCREAM THERAPY BOOK is now availa...

Chris Hyde of folk-punk band Pit Props joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about telling stories of mental health through music, film, and poetry. After years of playing punk, Chris found himself in the world of independent film. First, he received grants to make his own films, then Chris began managing the same mental health film grant, Voices With Impact. Chris also talks about how he's been able...

Nic Wood of UK melodic bands Tired of Fighting and Blame Yourself talks to host Jason Schreurs about the emotional pain of suicidal ideation. Nic has faced the lowest of lows and come out the other side, using music as a way to channel his struggles and triumphs. http://tiredoffighting.co.uk https://weareblameyourself.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Tired of Fighting - "Night Dwellers" from And...

Nicolle Maroulis of Hit Like a Girl joins Scream Therapy host Jason Schreurs to talk about forming No More Dysphoria, an organization that raises funds for trans people in need. Nicolle explains how being part of the punk scene, and putting on shows and playing in bands allowed them to take the next step toward helping others. http://hitlikeagirl.bandcamp.com https://nomoredysphoria.org Photo: Mol...

Rob David of Death of Youth joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about living on the spectrum and how it's affected his music, from hyper-fixation when writing songs to writer's block. Rob also reflects on how growing up with autism made him the target of bullies. The punk scene allowed him to open up and eventually feel comfortable being his authentic self. http://deathofyouthukhc.bandcamp.com Photo...

Nate Worrall of UK hardcore band Going Off comes onto the podcast to talk to host Jason Schreurs about receiving an ADHD diagnosis. Nate explains that acceptance and knowledge of his condition were keys to his mental health. Newly medicated, Nate says he's been better able to manage his swirling thoughts. http://goingoffhc.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: Going Off - "To Lose a Limb" from Kill Li...

male//gaze guitarist Hank Atherton joins host Jason Schreurs to talk about the link between creative expression and depression. When faced with times where he was unable to create music or be in a band, Hank found himself in darkness and isolation. Over the years, he has realized how important creativity has been to his mental health. http://malegazeband.bandcamp.com Featured song clips: male//gaz...