Heal The Scene Updates
Stories from our staff and community on progress towards our mission of healing the scene, including behind-the-scenes goals and results, interviews from supporters and volunteers, special podcasts, and more.
"I Tried" by Ray Hawthorne Song Meaning: A song for persevering in sobriety
Ray Hawthorne’s “I Tried” offers a perfect example of Ray Hawthorne’s signature style, delving into his own sobriety journey through a crackling punk soundscape. Ray took the time to share with HeartSupport about a moment of ambivalence in sobriety that he feels is rarely discussed.
"Solace in Silence" by Not Enough Space Song Meaning: A song for support during thoughts of suicide
Not Enough Space is more than an exceptional and engaging musical outfit: every performance comes with visible soul, much of it centered around a commitment to themes of mental health and life’s heavier moments. Lizzie and Liv took time to share with HeartSupport about their song “Solace in Silence,” a song that has become a point of solidarity for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Loved through loss: a fan’s experience at Velocity Fest 2026
Velocity Festival 2026 featured a diverse array of headliners including Creed, Shinedown, and Carrie Underwood. HeartSupport was on the grounds in Dyersville, Iowa for the three-day fest. That’s where our team of volunteers met Alia, who had just lost her husband.
"Broken Throne" by If Not For Me Song Meaning: Overcoming religious judgment
Lead singer and songwriter Patrick Glover took the time to share with HeartSupport about the band’s ties to mental health, the power of community, and the meaning of the song “Broken Throne.”
HeartSupport celebrates first international Support Wall chapter activation in Toronto
As the local HeartSupport chapters with their own Support Walls have spread across the United States, the peer-support model has now officially crossed country lines: HeartSupport’s Toronto chapter has activated their own Wall.
HeartSupport enters Suicide Prevention Month 2026 with festival appearances and chances for music fans to help others
As HeartSupport enters September, National Suicide Prevention Month in the United States, we are preparing for a stacked lineup of five on-the-ground festival activations and opportunities for fans to help other fans access mental health support.
“Parasite” by Wolves At The Gate Song Meaning: The thoughts that feed on our minds
Nick Detty of Wolves At The Gate took the time to share the meaning of the song “Parasite” — and what we can do when thoughts of despair feed on our minds.
A life turned around through support: Isaiah’s Support Calls story
Isaiah would not have the life he does today if he hadn’t chosen to take the plunge and sign up for weekly Support Calls. Now, he’s sharing his own story with a note of urgency to anyone else who might be considering the same kind of support.
"Somebody Else" by blessthefall Song Meaning: staying unapologetically authentic
Alternative music mainstay blessthefall’s song “Somebody Else” from their 2025 album Gallows clearly encapsulates a refusal to conform that has defined their band — and a genre.
Volunteering through Support Calls: what to expect
Have you ever considered signing up to be a supporter in our Support Calls program but hesitated because you’re not sure if you’re equipped? Don’t worry: we’ll train you!
"All The Way Down" by Dance Gavin Dance Song Meaning: Sobriety and staying power
As a band that has been shaping the alternative music scene for over two decades, through multiple lineup shifts and deep adversity,, Dance Gavin Dance knows a thing or two about staying power — which is what their song “All The Way Down” is all about.
“Chemical Warfare” by Colorblind song meaning: me against me
Travis Moseley of Colorblind wrote “Chemical Warfare” with Joshua Landry, better known as Lø Spirit, about the times when it truly feels like we become our own worst enemy.
5 Ways To Get Involved With HeartSupport's Work
Have you ever wondered how to get involved with HeartSupport? If you’ve been moved by HeartSupport’s mission to heal the music scene through peer-led mental health resources that offer free help to people who are dealing with real life issues, here are 5 ways to support the mission.
“What’s It Like To Be Happy” by Of Virtue song meaning: finding lasting peace amid life’s struggles
“What’s It Like To Be Happy” is a song that began as an ironic question in an Of Virtue writing session and became a much deeper reflection on what it means to build meaningful peace during even the lowest moments of your life.
Transforming relationships at record-breaking Warped Tour DC 2026
Warped Tour D.C. 2026 was another reminder of what HeartSupport does best: meet fans where they are to draw out the courage and connection that’s already inside of them. Ultimately, the number of fans HeartSupport was able to connect with broke organizational records.
Hillhaven hosts concert benefiting HeartSupport
Hillhaven has been aligned with the mission of HeartSupport since they launched as a band. They took it to the next level on May 28, 2026 when they held a concert benefiting HeartSupport’s work supporting mental health in the music scene.
“Behemoth” by August Burns Red song meaning: breaking traumatic cycles to build a new identity
Jake Luhrs has been in a deep process of personal and spiritual growth that inspired “Behemoth” and Season of Surrender as a whole.
“Dead Doesn’t Hurt” by Hillhaven song meaning: catharsis after betrayal
Hillhaven’s “Dead Doesn’t Hurt,” released on May 29, 2026, focuses on finding catharsis and forgiveness after experiencing extreme betrayal.
8 Songs to Support Your Mental Health
Hear directly from artists about 8 songs to help your mental health.
HeartSupport returns to Welcome to Rockville 2026, providing mental health support to hundreds of music fans
HeartSupport returned to Welcome to Rockville 2026, bringing more hope and mental health healing to one of the biggest rock and metal festivals in the country.