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.
“Ten Toes Down” CHNNR Song Meaning: Staying grounded in who you are
CHNNR, former frontman of Fire from the Gods, is making new music inspired by sobriety and treatment for Schizoaffective Depressive Type — including his new track “Ten Toes Down,” which displays his new stabilized stance in life.
Paying hope forward through Support Calls: Lauren’s story
Lauren is a peer supporter in our Support Calls program — a program that has invited her into a broader community of support as she gives back.
"Murder Scene" and "Awakening" by Eva Under Fire Song Meaning: Living Authentically
Eva Under Fire’s lead singer (and clinical psychologist) Amanda Lyberg shares how their songs “Murder Scene” and “Awakening” are all about the empowerment that comes when we choose to live authentically.
Activating the Carolinas: How This Team Leader Brought A Support Wall Home
This powerhouse Team Leader brought HeartSupport’s music-driven mental health support to North Carolina — and you can join her.
“evermind” by idle threat Song Meaning: Grieving Young Lives Lost
The song “evermind” by idle threat invites listeners into a particularly heavy topic — and an opportunity for connection through lament, proving that there is no human experience that we have to face alone.
Second cohort of local support walls launches
The second cohort of HeartSupport regional chapters is launching, ready to fundraise for their own Support Walls to heal the scene in their own neighborhood venues!
Solidarity in shared experiences: Kelly and Aria’s story
Two women at Furnace Fest 2025 found solidarity — and ongoing support — in their shared experiences.
Canadian band Wishwell partners with HeartSupport to bring mental health hope on their upcoming album ‘Controlled Emergency’
Canadian indie rock band Wishwell will be releasing a new album in 2026 saturated in mental health themes, making it the perfect partner for HeartSupport’s mission — but it’s far from the first time the band has aligned itself with the organization.
Mental health at sea: HeartSupport on the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise
HeartSupport partnered with the Emo’s Not Dead cruise to bring mental health to the sea, including running a special mental health pen pal program throughout the cruise.
One of HeartSupport’s first fan-powered Support Wall takes flight in Minneapolis
During HeartSupport’s fully fan-led activation of a community support wall, the multiplying capacity of local chapters was made incredibly clear.
How can you bring a Support Wall to heal the scene in your city?
Support Walls are now available to bring to any city, to be used for real mental health support at rock and metal shows! Here’s how to bring one to your community.
What is it really like to be a part of our Support Calls program?
One Support Calls participant says “I was able to fully open up about things that were bothering me and I was dealing with in silence for so long.”
HeartSupport’s 2026 Goals
These are HeartSupport’s goals for bringing mental health to the heavy music scene in 2026.