Today I’m joined by Ryan Conner the lead singer of the rebellious, energetic & fiery band “La Mantra” whose music has been gaining momentum due to its unique charm. This episode unpacks a beautiful story of how 3 boys with a love for music came together to create magic.

Ryan opens up about what it’s like living with Autism,  interpersonal struggles, the situation-ships that inspired his music and how to overcome mental blocks after being paralysed with the fear of failure.

Time stamps:
3:41 - 3 boys, 1 love for music
10:26 - Meeting Paolo Nutini & him hating the pad thai
13:30 - Lewis Capaldi knows where the kebab shop is 
15:13 - Love, Relationships & Situationships (& how they influence music)
17:24 - Recognising self-sabotage
21:20 - Living with Autism: “Somebody went like, yeah he’s a bit more fcked than ADHD"
30:53 - how to re-kindle creativity after feeling a mental “block"
33:20* - the paralysis fear of failing again & overcoming it

*** La Mantra is having their first ever show this Summer on 19th August 

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