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The Story Of MANIC!!! – A New Chapter
For the longest time, I struggled with severe depression contrasted by episodes of hypomania, and for an even longer time, I was ashamed of it. I have never been proud of the reckless person I become in episodes of hypomania, and because of that shame, I felt very alone. As a high-masking autistic person, even in my worst and most horrible moments I was somehow able
The Story Of ‘Trying To Hate You’
Trying To Hate You was an album born out of heartbreak and confusion, yet, somehow became the reason that I found clarity and happiness. I started writing this album when I was 16 – before I even released Hindsight – at a time when highschool sucked and queer love was scary and complicated.
My journey to self discovery
Growing up, I never felt like I truly belonged anywhere. I never felt like myself wherever I was, and it was rare to feel like there was anybody who truly knew me. I could always tell that there was something big that was missing from my life and that meant I never felt whole.
Kaiyah Mercedes Shares Stunning New Album
Music Feeds shares Kaiyah Mercedes stunning new album ‘Trying To Hate You’ READ IT HERE
The Magic of Songwriting Podcast
In this podcast I speak to Francesca De Valance about my artistic vision and how I manifest this into tangible form with the support of my creative community, as well as my discovery of sexual identity, and diagnosis with ADHD and Autism.
Trying To Hate You – A cinematic experience
Kaiyah Mercedes on creating a cinematic experience WATCH IT HERE Kaiyah talks to Brooke from Future Mag Music on the creation of their new album “Trying To Hate You’ about unrequited love, intertwining field recordings with emotive delivery, casting a soul-stirring spell.
I’m 17 and I write music for baby gays
‘I’m 17 and I make music for baby gays’ READ IT HERE In this article by Ramona Magazine I talk about my songwriting, journey to self-discovery and how truly loving yourself is a powerful tool as an artist.
Winner @rsomelbourne
I won one of the top 5 songs of the year at the @rsomelbourne annual event. I am so so honoured.
