Episode 454 - Craig Jamieson’s Pop Rock Fusion Explores Anxiety, Depression, and Hope for Young Listeners

Welcome back to When Words Fail Music Speaks, the podcast where we battle the darkness of depression with the undeniable power of music. I’m your host, James Cox, a self‑declared “professional handicapped” champion of mental‑health advocacy, and today we’ve got a truly inspiring guest who lives the mission we preach.

Joining us is Craig Jamieson—the creative force behind the Canadian pop‑rock outfit Craig Jamison & the Lucky Winmore Band. Craig blends 80’s synth nostalgia, modern hooks, punk‑edge chords, and indie‑rock flair into a sound that’s as eclectic as his influences— from Bon Jovi and Michael Jackson to The Weeknd’s synth‑wave vibes.

In this episode we’ll:

• Dive into Craig’s latest releases—the bright, hook‑laden single “Honey,” the heartfelt follow‑up “Get to You,” and the mantra‑driven anthem “Come Around,” which serves as the theme for his Dance Away Depression charity event.
• Explore his personal journey with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression, and how songwriting became his lifeline—turning depersonalization and chemical‑imbalance battles into lyrical mantras that help listeners “weather the storm.”
• Highlight his partnership with radio‑promo guru Caden Gordon and Big Records, the upcoming “Perfect Timing” track, a forthcoming Christmas EP, and a mysterious, world‑concern‑driven song titled “Doomsday.”
• Spotlight his mental‑health work with the Canadian nonprofit Mind Your Mind and the Dance Away Depression fundraiser, showing how music can raise both awareness and resources for youth battling depression.
• Uncover his creative process, from the 80’s posters that still line his teenage bedroom walls to the way he lets each song’s vibe dictate genre—pop‑punk, synth‑wave, folk, even swing‑jazz.

Whether you’re a fan of nostalgic synths, a songwriter looking for a mental‑health ally, or simply someone who believes “when words fail, music speaks,” this conversation is a reminder that a single chord can connect, move, and heal.

Stay tuned—because after this interview you’ll hear snippets of Craig’s tracks, learn how you can support his charitable events, and get the exact URLs to stream “Honey,” “Get to You,” and “Come Around.”

Let’s turn the volume up and let the music do the talking. 🎧✨