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“Close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide.”
(World Health Organisation)
Formed from the ashes of Saint Apache and Katalina Kicks, Brighton-based rock quartet AMONGST LIARS have released a brand new single, ‘Mind’, that follows the recent observation of World Mental Health Day (October 10th) and highlights the importance of mental wellbeing.
The simply-but-effectively-titled single – which played on BBC Introducing In The Southin the lead-up to release and was praised for its “huge walls of guitars and choruses to fill the Mariana trench” – offers yet more of the band’s dynamic brand of “stadium” rock, with vocalist Ian George leading the charge as his bandmates gradually build upon powerful layers of heavy rock rhythm and melody that soar to a breath-taking and expansive climax.
The result is an intense and emotional experience that perfectly mirrors the single’s lyrical subject matter, as Ian explains:
“’Mind’ is a song that reflects the very real battle with mental health and depression, and is about finding strength in yourself with help from others to get you through the hardest of times. This topic is really close to my heart, having both personally ‘lived it’ and also lost people I know to their inner demons.”
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The accompanying music video for ‘Mind’ offers a powerful and troubling glimpse into a real-world scenario that is, sadly, an all-too familiar setting for far too many people. Despite reaching a dire conclusion, the video’s final moment ends on a hopeful note – not just for the video’s protagonist, but for anyone that is struggling with mental health.
“Mental health is finally starting to be recognised and talked about on a much wider and open basis,” Ian continues, “but even more needs to be done, especially now, to promote well-being, understanding and acceptance. It is ok not to feel ok; but it is so important to talk.”
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