Heroek talks to vocalist KZ Staska from Dreamwell about his history with mental health, their new album "Hymns For The Denial Of God," the appeal of split 7" records, watching the movie "Obsession," and more!
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📚CHAPTERS📚
0:00 Intro
0:45 Shifting the lyrical lens
6:16 Watching "Obsession"
7:12 Describing Dreamwell's music
9:46 Making "Carrion Birds on the Ark"
11:25 Choosing the album tracklist
14:52 The new sound of this album
17:16 Working with Chris Teti as a producer
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21:10 The success of "Sayaka"
25:55 Dreamwell name origins
29:10 Making the cover art
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34:51 Collaborating with other bands
38:35 Living a straightedge lifestyle
42:00 Using music to cope
44:08 KZ's mental health struggles
48:15 Dreamwell live show environment
50:15 Deep cut Dreamwell song
54:03 Being (loosely) based in Rhode Island
55:26 Wrapping up
56:01 End screen
Hero's Journey Podcast ep. #199
