We recently had the chance to connect with Matt Bachman and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Matt, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Staying sober. I have been on a long and challenging life long struggle with substance and alcohol abuse over my life. My call is to stay the course of sobriety. My latest single “Wasting My Life Away” is about my struggles over the years to stay sober and clean. I am now on my 18’th month clean and I’m super grateful I am facing my addictions head on.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Matt Bachman a musician songwriter in the indie, pop punk, alt world. I have been performing, writing and creating music most of my life. I am proud of the projects I’ve worked with over the years. My latest musical project is Kicked Out Of The Sky, I’m the songwriter, singer, and guitarist. I’ve just released a new single “Wasting My Life Away”. Produced by ZK Productions in Atlanta GA. I’m excited about this new single as the subject matter is a real life snapshot of my struggles with alcohol and substance and my realization of my need to get clean…
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My wife and partner of 10 years has seen me clearer than anyone else. She has stayed with me throughout my darkest times, even when I was going through deep deprecating, depressive episodes she was always there and truly supported me and my artistic and creative movements. I am truly blessed to have her in my life.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
I feel that suffering has taught me the meaning of value. To truly value all my little achievements to the fullest. I believe any and all moments of suffering can build life long lessons from the strength you gain from needing to learn, adapt and adjust to stay even keeled throughout any unfortunate event. Success is truly measured in the eye of the beholder. So it has also shown me that measuring your success, to others, is never a good practice, rather I try to be proud of my own moments of glory.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
I would say I do my best to put forth the most authentic version of myself in every action and interaction. I am authentically caring, compassionate, empathetic, I share my feelings and stay real and open about who I am and what I appreciate and don’t.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Any story told by anyone is always going to be hearsay. The story one person my have of me may not match another persons story of me. Having been an alcohol and substance abuser over my life has put me in some very difficult and challenging positions and circumstances that I am not proud of. I hope I have left some positive impressions on my friends and acquaintances.
Image Credits
Photos by: Christa Bachman
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