On this episode, we talk to Patrick Stickles, songwriter and frontman of the band Titus Andronicus, about his music's honest portrayal and discussion of writing records in manic states and having to tour them in the crash of depression. Dark Blue is part of the Osiris podcast network. Check out Osiris for more great music and culture podcasts.

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Patrick Stickles of Titus Andronicus

Kitty Ray, known professionally as Kitty, became an overnight sensation in 2012, when her incredibly catchy “OK Cupid” went viral and ended up on Rolling Stone’s top 20 songs of the year list. Kitty got a manager and went on tour with Danny Brown. Then the hard part started: bouts of Imposter Syndrome, toxic relationships with more experienced musicians and the ever-present effects of Body Dysmorphia and Anorexia. Dark Blue is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris connects you with podcasts and live experiences about music and cultural topics you love. Check out the website for more podcasts and information.

Episode 6: Kitty

Dave Sherman, founder of the Road to Rehab, has helped many of your favorite musicians to get clean(patient confidentiality prevents us from naming them), deal with anxiety & depression, and focus on their art with new clarity and focus— at home and on tour. On today’s episode Dave breaks down his experience getting sober, the positive therapeutic value of group sessions with a band, and why artists have such a high rate of abuse with drugs and alcohol. Dark Blue is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris connects you with podcasts and live experiences about music and cultural topics you love. Check out the website for more podcasts and information.

Episode 5: Dave Sherman, Road to Rehab

Norman Brannon and Steve Pedulla have both played in iconic and influential guitar based bands over the last 30 years (Brannon with Texas is the Reason, Pedulla with Thursday). They’ve both turned to more academic pursuits (Brannon with writing and teaching, Pedulla behind the lens on News Broadcasts and Feature Length Films). But these two men have one more thing in common: they’ve both toured extensively as gay men, not yet “out” to the public or even the members of their own bands. This episode dives deep into the efficacy of band therapy, the stresses of touring while “in the closet,” and what it means to have healthy secrets. Dark Blue is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris connects you with podcasts and live experiences about music and cultural topics you love. Check out the website for more podcasts and information.

Episode 4: Norman Brannon & Steve Pedulla

On this episode, we talk to Travis Egedy, better known by his stage name Pictureplane, about his life in the DIY music community, the demonization of artists, the potential of psychedelics and the tragic loss of musician, Lil Peep. Dark Blue is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris connects people like you with podcasts, videos and live experiences about music and cultural and topics you'll love.

Episode 3: Pictureplane

On this episode, we talk to Chris Conley, of the band Saves the Day, about meditation, the Tao, the psychedelic effects of near death experiences and navigating the dark night of the soul. Dark Blue is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris connects people like you with podcasts, videos and live experiences about music and cultural and topics you'll love.

Episode 2: Chris Conley of Saves the Day

In this introductory episode, Geoff Rickly talks with RJ Bee, co-founder of the Osiris podcast network. Geoff talks about the personal experiences that inspired him to start Dark Blue, as well as what's in store and what listeners can expect. Dark Blue is part of the Osiris podcast network. Osiris connects people like you with podcasts, videos and live experiences about music and cultural and topics you'll love.

Episode 1: Introduction to Dark Blue

An exploration of the lives of musicians and artists, and the way they have dealt with health, trauma and other issues. Hosted by Geoffrey Rickly, the lead singer from Thursday.

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