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Come Back To Earth | Music & Mental Health

J.D. Murgolo | Story House Studio
Music
Mental Health
Anthony Church
Grief
AI In Music
Modular Synthesis
Music and Mental Health
James Snelling
Darling Kiss Louder
D.K. Lyons
Florence, Italy
Michael Gilas
Bittersweet
Autonomy In Creativity
Mental Health In Music
Perfect Cadence
Lavender Fire
Michael and Kayo
Late Night
Music Industry

What does it cost to make music, and what does it give back? Come Back to Earth is a weekly music interview podcast where host J.D. Murgolo sits down with musicians and songwriters to explore mental health, creative survival, and the stories hidden behind the songs. We go beyond the stage to uncover the wounds, turning points, and hard-won hopes that shape an artist's life. Through honest conversa... more

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“Breathe” was written during one of the most difficult seasons of Grace Palmer's life, when her mother was in intensive care and the weight of uncertainty felt unbearable. After briefly escaping the heaviness on holiday, she returned home and crashed... more

In this episode of Come Back to Earth, I reflect on the grounding power of having something small you can control — a dial, a cable, a circuit — when the rest of life feels unpredictable.

I then sit down with music technology veteran and journalist ... more

Elle Indigo has been finding words for things most people leave unnamed. She started in poetry, the private kind, written for no one in particular. Then the words started needing music underneath them. And somewhere in that transition she discovered ... more

Some stories don’t change. We do. In this episode, J.D. sits down with Brittney Jenkins to discuss her song 'Bend to Break' from her album 'Faultlines'. Brittney explores themes of identity, distance, generational trauma, and the power of reframing t... more

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Robin Vincent
Veteran music technology journalist and synthesizer designer/enthusiast
Independent music technology journalist and synthesizer advocate
Episode: Robin Vincent: Modular Synths, Hardware Culture & Why Building Sound by Hand Keeps Us Sane
Elle Indigo
A singer-songwriter who writes songs about introspection, personal growth, and mental health
Episode: Elle Indigo: From Poetry to Music
Brittney Jenkins
Musician behind the project PISCA
PISCA
Episode: Brittney Jenkins: Bending Instead of Breaking — Generational Trauma, Identity & Healing Through Music
Joe McLeod
Musician, singer-songwriter focused on folk-pop with grief-inspired storytelling
Independent musician
Episode: Joe McLeod: Songwriting Through Grief and the Weight of Becoming the Protector
Emilie Thorsby
Pop artist from Denmark
Self-represented musician
Episode: Emilie Thorsby: Songwriting, AI in Music, and the Human Touch
Lavender Fire
Musician and songwriter presenting healing and identity through piano-driven songs
Lavender Fire (Cecily)
Episode: Lavender Fire: Songwriting as a Path to Self-Acceptance and LGBTQ+ Identity
Alex Loeb
Musician, also known as Stitches, band Sharpened Lives (Germany)
Sharpened Lives (Germany)
Episode: Alex Loeb: The Courage of Direct Expression
Charlie Void
Pop artist turned producer and songwriter; currently signing and producing for Golden Factory Records in Florence, Italy
Golden Factory Records (Florence)
Episode: Charlie Void: The Alchemy of Musical Reinvention and Autonomy (Encore)
Anthony Church
Music producer specializing in hip hop, R&B, and instrumental projects
Independent / Various artists
Episode: Anthony Church: Instrumental Music as Creative Resilience

Host

J. D. Murgolo
Host of the show, focusing on music, mental health, and storytelling with artists.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Thankful for the attention on this important topic

    I recently stumbled upon this podcast and have really enjoyed the focus on the importance of mental health and the wonderful benefits that music can offer towards this. So many artists are being vulnerable and sharing their stories. It’s a great way to discover new artists and show support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justinrandolph
    United States2 years ago
  • Something new!

    I discoveted this podcast by accident, stumbling into it om Instagram. I like listening at night, and I prefer positive, constructive human stories. That’s how I would describe this experience. These are great discussions to sit or lie back and enjoy life you might do with a favourite audio book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winefreak
    United States2 years ago
  • A powerful healing podcast

    Thank you to J.D. for creating and hosting such a wonderful place for people to come together and learn about healing with music. I appreciate his compassionate and deep questions and the chance for all of us to hear about the inner journeys of musicians. They help heal the world. 🙏🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diana Zaheer
    United States2 years ago
  • We Need To Talk About It

    Mental health is something we all need to talk about. A lot of us neurodivergents are musicians. Those of us with the most self doubt get up on stage and play personal songs. I miss John Moe's The Hilarious World of Depression. But this is even better, interviewing the near famous and future famous.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fasteddiesez
    United States2 years ago
  • A podcast gem

    Thank you for putting a spotlight the underground musicians of today. These conversations with J.D. are so organic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aja.adam
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners value discovery of underground and emerging artists through candid storytelling.
Fans highlight the host's compassionate, insightful questions and safe space for guests to share personal journeys.

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Robin Vincent: Modular Synths, Hardware Culture & Why Building Sound by Hand Keeps Us Sane
Q: How do you explain modular synthesis to someone outside the scene?
He explains that the gear's physicality and the process of patching and experimenting with cables and modules demonstrate how sound is generated and sculpted in real time, which is more approachable than people expect.
Robin Vincent: Modular Synths, Hardware Culture & Why Building Sound by Hand Keeps Us Sane
Q: What drew you from relying on software to embracing hardware and modular systems?
Robin describes a personal itch to move away from endless software scrolling toward tangible interaction with modular gear, which offers immediate feedback, hands-on learning, and a deeper emotional connection to sound.

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This show features intimate conversations with musicians and songwriters about the realities behind making music, with a strong emphasis on mental health, resilience, and the creative process. Across episodes, guests open up about stage fright, grief, trauma, identity, and the healing power of expression, highlighting how personal experiences shape songs and careers. A standout trait is the host's ability to ask permission-based, compassionate questions that uncover vulnerability, making it a valuable listen for artists, industry pros, and fans curious about the human side of making music. The format often centers on storytelling, authenticity, and the relationship between art and well-being.

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2. Elle Indigo
3. Brittney Jenkins
4. Joe McLeod
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7. Alex Loeb
8. Charlie Void

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