Robyn Hitchcock – Stranded in the Future
The definitive moment of Robyn Hitchcock’s second book, “Stranded in the Future,” occurs close to the end. During an episode that is either an hallucination or an inter-dimensional excursion, a mental projection of his manager, Mr. D., says, “And you’re a bit weird – – or you’re trying to be.” Robyn agrees that, yes, yes […]
Rush – 50 Something Tour
By Mark Pruett The Long-Awaited Return, the Long-Delayed Goodbye, and the Beginning of Something New June 9, 2026 – Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA We Will Pay the Price, But We Will Not Count the Cost June was Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s always a good time to talk about this important subject. […]
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. No person is worthless, no situation is hopeless. Please consult our Direct Help Resources page if you are someone you know is in distress. Help is out there. Continuing what we started in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, S.L.A.M. is marking Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month with […]
2026 SLAM Awards Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2026 Announcing Support Life And Music’s first annual SLAM Awards, recognizing the heroes who’ve improved mental health for musicians and the music community. Hosted by superstar Cathy Rankin, S.L.A.M. is proud to present trophies to an incredible class of honorees. The 2026 SLAM Award Recipients, in alphabetical order: In addition […]
2026 SLAM Awards
Honoring music industry superheroes who’ve done great deeds to help musician mental health. The all-star, groundbreaking event will be released online on August 27, 2026. Stay tuned to S.L.A.M. social media for news and updates.
D.R.E.A.M. 7 – Burning Out vs. Fading Away
Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music VII. Burning Out vs. Fading Away This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visit https://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ It’s better to burn out than to fade away. The […]
Rush – Nothing’s What You Thought It Would Be
by Mark Pruett — May is Mental Health Awareness Month. No person is worthless, no situation is hopeless. Please consult our Direct Help Resources page if you or someone you know is in distress. Help is out there. S.L.A.M. is marking Mental Health Awareness Month with articles about emotionally powerful songs. Not necessarily earworms, the […]
New Order – I Used to Think That the Day Would Never Come
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.No person is worthless, no situation is hopeless. Please consult our Direct Help Resources page if you are someone you know is in distress. Help is out there. S.L.A.M. is marking Mental Health Awareness Month with articles about emotionally powerful songs. Not necessarily the earworms, the chart-toppers, the wedding dance […]
Chris Cornell’s Broken Gift
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. No person is worthless, no situation is hopeless. Please consult our Direct Help Resources page if you are someone you know is in distress. Help is out there. S.L.A.M. is marking Mental Health Awareness Month with articles about emotionally powerful songs. Not necessarily the earworms, the chart-toppers, the wedding […]
The Message.
These are life’s essentials. We need music to help us deal, help us feel, help us move, help us remember, and sometimes just help us get through. Whether it’s the tedious wait, the long drive, the big moment, or the awkward social moment, music will always set the score. It doesn’t always have to be […]