Episode Details

In this episode, Zach talks with Dylan Garcia about:

• How Dylan’s dog Marlo became part of his creative world and music videos
• The early days of playing music and realizing it could become more than a hobby
• Moving from Missouri to Orange County and manifesting a career in music
• Why Neil Young would be his dream collaborator
• His evolution from reggae into funk, rap, surf rock, and more experimental sounds
• Working with DJ Tony G and Ronnie King and what those studio moments meant to him
• How COVID changed everything and pushed him to fully commit to music
• The frustration of being overlooked and learning he did not need gatekeepers
• His songwriting process and how some songs come together in minutes
• The realities of criticism, rejection, and staying confident as an artist
• His mental health journey, including psychosis, hospitalization, and recovery
• How trauma and life experiences shaped both his music and his identity
• Why being open about mental health can help others feel less alone
• His upcoming music, new producer collaborations, and future creative plans
• A closing message about self-compassion, accountability, and not becoming hardened by the world

Check out Dylan's website: https://dylangarciamusic.com/

Check out Dylan's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZXWuhMaVJL167ApvsaD3n

Why You Should Listen:
This episode is for anyone who loves music with meaning, stories of perseverance, and honest conversations about mental health. Dylan Garcia brings heart, depth, and real-life perspective to a conversation that is both personal and uplifting.

Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com 

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