Exploring and supporting mental health in its many facets has been a pinnacle of importance both within the EDM community and around the world as of late. As this topic rises to the forefront of our ever-changing world, it has gained more of a platform for advocacy, especially throughout the music world. Denver-based bass producer, Manic Focus, is using his own artistic license to shed light on the world of mental health. With the release of his most recent LP entitled “Never Not Blue”, Manic Focus dives into his own personal mental health struggles, illustrating them with his music. This album serves as an inspiration to many, showing that though mental health issues can be challenging, but should never hold anyone back from achieving their dreams.
In light of this motivating release, Manic Focus has put together an absolute heater of a guest mix for us here at Headbang Society. From start to finish this entire mix, packs a punch, exploring many different sounds and styles from Manic Focus and other nasty bass producers in the scene. This mix is a must-listen that we know will be on repeat for the foreseeable future!
Diving Deep w/ Manic Focus
1. Being an artist in the spotlight, you have a continuously growing impact on your fanbase and the scene. Due to the nature of this, have you had any fan interactions that have particularly hit home for you as an artist and why?
In recent years I’ve been more open about having Bipolar I, and that’s led to some very moving interactions with fans. Having discussions with fans about managing mental illness has been really inspiring in recent years. The fans have certainly helped me put things in perspective when I’m down and have kept me going when I’ve felt stuck and depressed.
2. What has been a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently?
The touring lifestyle has always been challenging for me. In recent years, the road life has inspired me to quit drinking. I think my fans are incredibly kind, respectful, and welcoming to new fans at my shows, and while they know how to rage and get down, they party responsibly. It’s been a really awesome experience that keeps me on my A game. It’s a driving factor in creating better music and better shows.
3. What’s one cool fact about yourself/or your project that not many fans know about?
That’s a tough one because I think I’ve been pretty open about my life lately. I love magic (sleight of hand) and video games. I’d like to design a video game one day. I’ve been learning a bit more about cinematography and video editing too. I’m also trying to learn cartoon animation.
4. What’s next for your project? What plans do you have in the near future that you hope to accomplish as “Manic Focus“?
I’d like to make and release a ton more music this year. I’d also like to release some really cool video/documentary style content and possibly a cartoon. We also have some new merch coming out and are working on pressing some vinyl of my recent albums.
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