At 23 years old, TUUDI is expressing and creating with an innate passion. She brings an ocean of vulnerability as fuel for her direction. Her music, simply put, is an immersion, a journey through all human emotions. We have deep appreciation and gratitude for her openness and undefended nature, which brings this episode home and speaks to some very real challenges felt by many young people, as well as us all... Those of loneliness, isolation, feeling different and music as escapism. It's been such a privilege to get a glimpse into her inner world and some of her reasons 'why?' A true artist, launching her first solo record, she has so much to share.

Beginning with her early memories of playing music and improvising on the piano, TUUDI talks about the influence of artists like New Order, David Bowie, and Bjork and how their songs have helped her express her emotions and escape from difficult times. Her debut solo album 'Villlain in Pearls' includes themes of fatalistic love stories, mental health, self-expression and escapism, creating a safe space through music and the power of vulnerability in her work for listeners to be able to connect with their own experiences.

Music has been important to TUUDI since her very early childhood and it became a way for her to express herself and escape from difficult times. Now, through her own music, she is challenging societal expectations and providing a voice for those who feel like outsiders.

Music:
"Elegia" by New Order
"Life on Mars" by David Bowie
"Undo" by Bjork

Find TUUDI:
On Spotify
On Instagram
On YouTube
On TikTok
On Facebook

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• Samaritans on 116 123 for 24-hour confidential emotional support
• CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight) support men anywhere in the UK.
• CASS on 0808 800 8088 (Mon - Thu from 7pm-10pm) for women looking for confidential and anonymous self-injury support.
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My word, SO many brilliant bumper sticker quotes from this episode. Si has a way of speaking in metaphors, painting pictures in our minds. Listening to him talk, as well as perform, is to be hypnotised & transported. His profound life experience offers rare perspectives on situations that we all face, in our own unique ways, drawn from his own life lessons, bringing hope & possibility to the darkest corners. He is our dear friend & his music is unimaginably beautiful.

Si Connelly is a phenomenally gifted musician & songwriter. He shares his journey of emotional expression, the challenges of being an artist & the therapeutic nature of music. He views music as his own form of therapy, expressing & processing his emotions through writing & performing, acknowledging the impact of his challenging early years on his art. Si's own childhood traumas deeply influence his expression & he talks about the impact of trauma on creativity, as well as the struggle that many artists face; the challenge of balancing the demands of everyday life.

Si speaks candidly of his own experiences & insights into mental health, identity, his own creative process and how his music serves as a form of escapism, allowing him to confront & process difficult experiences.

He reflects on the power of stillness & the need to acknowledge & feel emotions, despite our fears, delving into the emotional & psychological aspects of being a 'creative', & the challenges of self-expression. Emphasising the importance of self-acceptance & purpose, beyond mainstream success, in the music industry & anywhere else... Confronting the big question that we all at times ask ourselves; "what's the point?"

Music:
"Music and Me" by Michael Jackson
"Ambient Two" by Brian Eno & Harold Budd
"I'd Like to Know" by Supergrass

Find Si Connelly:
On Spotify
On Instagram
On YouTube
On Patreon

Get In Touch

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Altruism :) - if you like what you hear, please consider supporting these hard-working charities

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In crisis, or require urgent help or support? - there are people you can call:

• Samaritans on 116 123 for 24-hour confidential emotional support
• CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight) support men anywhere in the UK.
• CASS on 0808 800 8088 (Mon - Thu from 7pm-10pm) for women looking for confidential and anonymous self-injury support.
• PAPYRUS on 0800 068 4141 (Weekdays from 10am-10pm, Weekends from 2pm-10pm, Bank Holidays from 2pm-5pm) for confidential advice and support.
• Young Minds on 85258 for 24/7 crisis support. Text YM to 85258.

We were all pretty nervous while preparing for our first real guest interview until we jumped in. Dan was so enthusiastic for this project. Such a talented man and wide open to share his experiences. He tells his stories with generosity and courageous vulnerability, while also talking about some of the deepest parts of the queer experience: open relationships, shame, promiscuity and HIV. His songs explore what it means to be so vulnerable in an uncertain world.

Casablanca's music matters, for all that it stands for. Anthemic songs, bold and extremely catchy. Hear them in the episode and check him out on Spotify and YouTube. What his intentional art delivers is worthy of everyone’s attention.

Music:

"Wonderwall by Oasis"
"Pure Morning by Placebo"
"Malamente by Rosalia"

Find Casablanca:

Casablanca on Instagram
Casablanca on YouTube
Casablanca on Spotify

Get In Touch

info@musicandtrauma.com
www.instagram.com/musicandtrauma
www.facebook.com/musicandtrauma

Altruism :) - if you like what you hear, please consider supporting these hard-working charities

Donate to Youth Music
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In crisis, or require urgent help or support? - there are people you can call:

• Samaritans on 116 123 for 24-hour confidential emotional support
• CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight) support men anywhere in the UK.
• CASS on 0808 800 8088 (Mon - Thu from 7pm-10pm) for women looking for confidential and anonymous self-injury support.
• PAPYRUS on 0800 068 4141 (Weekdays from 10am-10pm, Weekends from 2pm-10pm, Bank Holidays from 2pm-5pm) for confidential advice and support.
• Young Minds on 85258 for 24/7 crisis support. Text YM to 85258.