Zack King is an inspiring example of an artist who uses his platform to improve the lives of others. In his career, he’s known for talking, creating music, and lecturing about the challenges surrounding musicians’ mental health. He doesn’t just talk the talk as well. Through his albums, Mess and Songs I Wrote Instead of Texting You, he shares his own struggles with self-worth and romantic relationships. These are thoroughly enjoyable projects too and showcase the exceptional levels of musicianship he puts into his songs, from the album concept to his songwriting.

Zack’s projects in the early years had a more indie rock/singer-songwriter edge to them. They were revealing without being saddening. Vulnerable in the most relatable way. As he gained better control of his sound, he transitioned to a grander pop-punk sonic direction on his sophomore album, and the results are marvelous. His visuals are on point, and the messaging couldn’t be clearer. This is an artist who isn’t afraid to share his story in order to help others find their way quicker. Mental health affects us all in the music industry, so it’s encouraging for artists like him to speak about ways he’s overcoming some of the downfalls in his public lectures and performances.

In our conversation today, we go back to the therapy sessions that changed Zack’s life and put him on a creative professional path. We also discuss concrete steps artists can take to get out of the psychological lows that come from pursuing a career as a musician. All of Zack’s great albums and EPs are covered in detail in our podcast episode today too. You will also learn a little bit about the great music Zack is working on for 2027.

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