About Decaf Nightmare:
The music industry is a wild place, full of drugs, money, glitz. glam, and glory, but most people don’t see the dark sides. Decaf Nightmare sheds light on the darker sides of the industry allowing a wider perspective of what musicians go through on a daily basis. In this episode, host Alex Naismith sheds light on the issue of mental health among musicians in the music industry.  Touring and being a superstar may seem like a dream, but is it really? Listen to find out!

About the Host:
Alex Naismith is a student and musician at Appalachian State University. He plays in Caffeine Daydream and Softball Club and has been very involved with the music scene all over North Carolina from a young age.

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