Category: Mental Health

compilation album, Mental Health, Music

Call for Submissions: Crooked Forest Compilation I – Believe In What You Want

Now that things have returned to some semblance of normalcy around here and you’ve no doubt had time to review the updates to our mission, values and goals, I’m excited to announce our first compilation album and call for submissions. As part of the Jaimee Eat World project which is recreating Jimmy Eat World’s discography from scratch (currently working on Surviving last we heard), I … Continue reading Call for Submissions: Crooked Forest Compilation I – Believe In What You Want

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Mental Health, News

Music Video Feature: Chris Birkett – Everyone Deserves a Home

Written by: Jaimee Jakobczak I was pleased to meet and watch Chris Birkett perform for the first time when I volunteered as a sound tech for Toronto’s annual Winterfolk festival this past winter and today I want to share his song Everyone Deserves a Home which, as the title suggests, actively is calling for change within affordable housing here in Ontario, Canada. It’s not often … Continue reading Music Video Feature: Chris Birkett – Everyone Deserves a Home

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Mental Health, Neither Could Dylan

Neither Could Dylan Release: Let Go

A few months back we were invited to submit a track for Canadian record label Syrup Moose (haha) for their second compilation album, aptly titled “Compilation II” and were pleased to find a home for our song “Let Go”. This was supposed to be out officially tomorrow to mark the winter solstice and the tracks were curated to help us all get through the longest … Continue reading Neither Could Dylan Release: Let Go

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Jaimee Eat World, Mental Health

Jaimee Eat World Docu-Short Release: It’s Only Therapy

If you’re following the Jaimee Eat World instagram page then you already know that earlier today we dropped the next instalment of our ongoing documentary that’ll follow the entire recreation of the Jimmy Eat World catalogue. If you haven’t caught it it, check it out now on YouTube, but then make sure you give the Instagram page a follow so that you see the next … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Docu-Short Release: It’s Only Therapy

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Jaimee Eat World, Mental Health

New Podcast Alert: Introducing ‘Static Unveiled’ – a Jimmy Eat World Related Podcast!

Listen now on Anchor & Spotify! Or read on below for the official transcript Episode 1: Introduction Static Unveiled is the official podcast accompaniment to the Jaimee Eat World project. Each episode will showcase both the bands original recording and my own cover of a song and along the way I’ll tell you a little bit more about myself, why these songs are so important, … Continue reading New Podcast Alert: Introducing ‘Static Unveiled’ – a Jimmy Eat World Related Podcast!

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Mental Health, Resources

New Resource Added: Byte.com (Dental Health)

I’ve added a new link to the Resources page today and I want to share a blog from that website with ya here. Disclaimer: As always, I am not in any way a professional in this field nor is this some sort of paid promotion, it’s just a resource you can choose to read or not read. When we talk about mental health we can … Continue reading New Resource Added: Byte.com (Dental Health)

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Jaimee Eat World, Lyrics, Mental Health, Music, Storytelling

Jaimee Eat World Release: Your House

Look at us, sticking to our newly appointed Friday release schedule with a new cover. This week we jump back into Bleed American and tear “Your House” a new one. Listen to the original recording here: Now, check out mine: I originally started out doing an acoustic-based full band cover but I was really struggling with coming up with a drum beat that complimented the … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Your House

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Crooked Forest, Lyrics, Mental Health, Music, Storytelling

Crooked Forest Release: If Not Now (Acoustic)

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today I have a special release which is a brand new recording of If Not Now. This song will be on my upcoming full-length record The Clearing but enjoy this alternate version in the meantime. I’ve mentioned before this is the closest thing to a love song I think I’ve ever written and I maintain that thought now as I listen back … Continue reading Crooked Forest Release: If Not Now (Acoustic)

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Mental Health, Music

Record 4

Today’s spin is “Try Honesty” by Billy Talent which is off their first album, “Billy Talent.” I appreciate the simplicity of BT’s album titles. Here’s the track: Here are the lyrics: Well, I tripped, I fell down nakedWell, I scratched my knees, they bledSew up my eyes, need no moreIn our game, there is no score Forgive me father, why should ya bother?Try honesty, try … Continue reading Record 4

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