The music industry’s first recovery-focused podcast, High Notes, returns with five new stories now available everywhere.
Haulix is proud to announce the release of High Notes season three: part 2. The critically-acclaimed music recovery podcast continues its successful run with five new episodes featuring guests from across the musical spectrum. Included in this latest season are Art Alexakis of Everclear, Andy Black of Black Veil Brides, Mike Hansen of Hotel Etiquette, singer-songwriter Morgan Wade, and Monarch frontman Ryan Williams (ex-Red Sun Rising). All episodes are available now everywhere you find podcasts.
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“We’re excited to be back,” says James Shotwell, host and Director of Customer Engagement at Haulix. “These five episodes are some of the best we’ve made. It took a little longer than expected to finish production than expected, but we used that time to make each episode special. Where we go from here is anyone’s guess, but I speak for our entire team when I say that making this series is a source of great pride. We hope it helps you or someone you know feel a little less alone, even if only for a moment.”
Episode guide for High Notes season three — part 2:
HN 3.6: Art Alexakis (Everclear)
Art Alexakis is a modern rock icon. For nearly three decades, Art and his bandmates in Everclear have been writing the great American songbook, greatly informed by Art’s personal experiences. His appearance on this episode details his life before Everclear, back when he was living in San Francisco with his first wife. Art recounts an event that changed his life trajectory and the temptations he continues to wrestle with today.
HN 3.7: Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)
Andy Biersack, sometimes known as Andy Black, is recognized worldwide as the face of modern alternative music. Black and his band, Black Veil Brides, have played everywhere and sold more records than many of their genre peers, all while learning harsh lessons about life in the fast lane. Black’s appearance on the show focuses largely on a tumultuous time for the band in the early 2010s and how industry pressures can lead young talent astray. It’s a story that Black expands on in his autobiography, They Don’t Need To Understand, which is available now wherever you purchase books.
HN 3.8: Mike Hansen (Hotel Etiquette)
Michael Hansen, known to friends as Mike, began his life in and around music as a member of the straight edge community. Through a litany of experiences and personal revelations, Mike decided to break edge and experiment with various substances, each offering a different lesson on life. It was fun until it wasn’t, and that’s when Mike turned to his wife for support. Together, the two found a new lifestyle that fits their needs, which Mike details in this episode.
HN 3.9: Morgan Wade
Morgan Wade is the future of country music. A singer/songwriter who has lived more life than most can fit into her years, Wade brings a mature perspective to life in the modern age. Her appearance on the show takes listeners back to a blurry New York night that found Wade waking up face down in a parking lot. That night, coupled with several contributing factors, served as a much-needed wake-up call for the songwriter who was still barely in her twenties. Wade recounts her decision to make a change and everything she gained with her new lifestyle.
HN 3.10: Ryan Williams (Monarch)
Ryan Williams rose to international attention with his band Red Sun Rising, but the group’s success came at a cost that went unpaid for far too long. Now, Williams is beginning again with Monarch, an exciting new project built from the ground up with a sober mind and a lifetime of experiences. Williams’ appearance on the show details the dizzying times that led him to get sober, as well as how recovery impacts creativity.
High Notes is produced in partnership with heartsupport the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and produced by Laura Haggard, who also serves as a programming consultant for the series. Liam Dellamonica handles marketing.
Every season of High Notes and the podcast’s recent Season of Mist-themed miniseries are available now wherever you listen to Podcasts. You can search for the show on your favorite platform or click here to find direct links. Previous guests include Brian “Head” Welch of KoRn, Phil Labonte of All That Remains, Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October, Anthony Green of Circa Survive, and Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies.
