Men aren't talking about this enough, and i think we should.
this is a representation of a man that doesn't know how to process that they've been sexually assaulted. Caught in the balancing act of feeling too ashamed and scared to admit it to themselves so they choose to stay alone and do things that make them feel safe in denial, contrasting with the idea of how they really feel and who they really wished they could be.
It really is true that sometimes we bury our darkest experiences. Sexual violence can make us prisoners of own minds. This is someone breaking free, in a way that i hope can connect and help others.
a million thank you's to
@cameroonstrick and
@tomsart__ for creating a space where i felt safe enough to do this and really creating something special.
also a massive thank you to
@ninevoltleap
@apollodistro
@billy_on_keys
@ollie.armstrong
@poole_joseph
@fergus_segrove
and everyone else who helped in the creation of this song, believed in it from when we played it for the first time at our first headliner last year - and made me feel confident enough to put it out there.
if you live in the uk and have been effected by sexual violence in any capacity there is a 24/7 helpline you can call at 0808 500 2222 - from personal experience, they're incredible.
the music video for "no1" is now yours to watch on youtube, and the song is out now on all streaming platforms
drop a green heart 💚 in the comments and i'll send the link straight to your DM's or watch at the link in bio.
DZ x
#newmusic #independentartist #mensmentalhealth
