When I began the Jaimee Eat World project, recreating Arizona-based rock band Jimmy Eat World’s entire discography seemed like a lofty goal. What I didn’t expect was how much working on the project would help me manage my own mental health struggles and grow my confidence as a musician, performer and music producer.

Inspired by the ongoing project, I created a fundraiser in support of CAMH: the Center for Addiction and Mental Health based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The campaign is called “Believe In What You Want” because that’s really where everything started for me – believing I could do something and then taking the small steps towards it.

Join the team and donate to the fundraiser by visiting the official fundraising page.

In supporting my projects, you’re supporting Canadian mental health and I very much appreciate it.

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About the Jaimee Eat World project:

In 2021 I started a project called Jaimee Eat World where I self-produce, perform, record, and mix my reimagination of the entire Jimmy Eat World discography. I came up with the idea after deciding to get sober from alcohol in March 2020 and I very much cite the music of this band and many of my other favourite songwriters as a large part of the reason I was able to come to terms with my own addiction and make the first real steps towards kicking the habit.

I believe that with the right support system and some form of creative outlet or passion, every single person struggling with mental health and addiction can overcome it and that’s what this entire project is all about.

Other ways you can get involved:

Pine Four Records is excited to announce our upcoming compilation album. Aptly titled “Believe In What You Want” I’d like to hear your takes on your favourite Jimmy Eat World classics. Submissions will open Spring 2025 and upon completion, the album will be available for sale in support of the BIWYW fundraiser. Subscribe to the blog so that you don’t miss out on any updates.