I sat down with PSU’s Vanguard for their music issue, out this week, to talk about music, mental health, Liz Phair and more.

Check out the online version HERE, or keep reading below for the full transcript.

From Portland State University’s Vanguard: (7/19/2016)

“Logan Lynn says hello to ADIEU: The Portland Artist on Life, Liz Phair and Keeping Oregon Well”

by Alex-Jon Earl

Logan Lynn describes himself as a “singer and songwriter, although probably singer/songwriter doesn’t really evoke the kind of imagery that I am wanting,” and much to his credit, the image his life’s work evokes is far more than this. With numerous singles, EPs and albums under his belt. the Portland artist is now bringing a new album, adieu, and a new campaign to fight stigma around mental health.

Adieu is a notable departure for Lynn, who describes the shift as a move from “electro-pop” to what he calls “organic music,” a process that was as much about music as it was about self care and awareness of mental health. Read the rest of this entry »

I was thrilled to be part of the 2016 PNCA Edelman Lecture “Destigmatizing Mental Illness” event at PNCA featuring Sheila Hamilton, Jennifer Pepin and yours truly in conversation with Benedict Carey of The New York Times a few weeks back!

For those who missed it, you can now watch the lecture and dialogue online here:

Check out photos from the event here: Read the rest of this entry »