Moby, the 90s music artist, discusses his struggles, success, and activism. He reflects on his early days in New York, battles with mental health, substance abuse, and his turn towards animal rights. The interview covers his love for diverse music styles, collaborations with icons, spirituality, healing through ambient music, and the impact of accessible music production on electronic music.
Moby's journey from rejection to success in the music industry in New York highlights the importance of perseverance and resilience.
Moby's exploration of the New York club scene demonstrates the value of embracing diversity and different cultural experiences for personal growth.
Moby's battle with mental health issues, substance abuse, and subsequent recovery underscores the importance of seeking help and committing to a healthier lifestyle.
Deep dives
Moby's Musical Journey and Early Life Challenges
Moby shares his early life challenges, growing up in a working-class family, feeling displaced, and his transition to New York City where he faced rejection from labels before finding success in the music scene.
Diverse Influence on Music and Cultural Exploration in New York
Moby reflects on the diverse music scene in New York, frequenting various clubs like The Loft and Paradise Garage, celebrating dance music and exploring different cultural spaces beyond his upbringing.
Personal Struggles and Journey to Sobriety
The podcast delves into Moby's personal struggles with panic disorder, anxiety, alcohol, and drug abuse, leading to sobriety. He shares his experience plunging into partying, substance abuse, and the subsequent recovery process.
Passion for Veganism and Animal Rights Activism
Moby discusses his commitment to veganism and animal rights activism, considering it his full-time job. He highlights his efforts in lobbying for animal rights groups and raising funds for vegan initiatives in Los Angeles and beyond.
Upcoming Tour, Music Collaborations, and Future Projects
Moby reveals plans for an upcoming tour, his diverse music collaborations, and projects with Little Walnut Productions focusing on impactful animal-oriented content. Additionally, he hints at an upcoming orchestral classical music record and upcoming lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C.
Moby got his big break in the '90s when he released the hit "Go" followed by the hugely successful studio album Play, which has been included in countless movie and TV soundtracks. But beyond the limelight, the US artist has also gone through immense struggle. Raised in a working-class family in a wealthy part of Connecticut, he often felt displaced as a child, eventually moving to a disused factory space to make music before finally relocating to New York and trying his hand at being a DJ.
In this interview, Moby reflects on the early days of his time in New York. Rejected from all the record labels he sent his demos to, he felt like an outsider, choosing to frequent clubs like The Loft and Paradise Garage before finally becoming a resident DJ at the now-defunct club Mars. He also talks about living with panic disorder, anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, and how he's turned his life towards activism and animal rights. Listen to the episode in full.
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