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Musicians slam industry for poor support of mental health needs

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May 09, 2019

A new study finds four-fifths of young musicians report mental health challenges, and the vast majority say the industry isn't doing enough to support artists in that respect. Also in the news today: Common describes childhood abuse, Rolling Stone rolls out charts to challenge Billboard, and Tinder is targeting festival-goers seeking connections. Plus, music history highlights involving Prince, Buffalo Springfield, and Tom Waits; new music from Jamila Woods, Charly Bliss, Mac DeMarco, and Mavis Staples; and Lizzo goes viral by wearing her Met Gala look to the airport. Bonus: In honor of Mother's Day, Virginia Grohl talks about being a rock star mom! Audio sampled: Jahzzar - "Comedie" (CC BY 4.0), James Scott - "Frog Legs Rag" (Public Domain), Tom Waits - "Step Right Up", Frito-Lay commercial, BoxCat Games - "Against the Wall" (CC BY 3.0), Common - "Joy And Peace", Jamila Woods - "EARTHA", Charly Bliss - "Hard To Believe", Mac DeMarco - "On The Square", Mavis Staples - "Anytime", Lizzo - "Juice" (acoustic live at The Current)