Today we’d like to introduce you to Jimmy Trigger.
Hi Jimmy, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Im from a small mountain village in Ireland. When I was 19, I move to the closest “city” to start to pursue my career in music; the following years saw great success, winning multiple battles of the bands and competitions throughout the country. When I was 25, I was invited to come to the States to write an album. Upon my return home, I new my future lay in America. At 27, I made the move, joined numerous bands, did a bunch of national tours, and made a name for myself in Los Angeles as “The Irish Guy” who can sing his ass off, ten years later, I’m still here, writing, recording and releasing music and attempting to Live the American Dream one day at a time.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Like many people, I grew up very poor, was the odd kid; if I wasn’t been picked on and abused in school, I was at home. Unfortunately, I’m no stranger to having a fully grown man kicking the crap outta me as a young child. That tended to shape me and my future. Never talking to anyone or ever being diagnosed in any professional manner as it wasn’t the thing to do in Ireland back then, I bottled it up and used it to become something very dark and you guessed it, Started a metal band. turned out I was pretty decent at it too. I honestly knew nothing about depression or anxiety before I moved to America. It just wasn’t talked about where I’m from. and even worse, It wasn’t until I was in my mid 30’s I actually got a professional diagnostic. A lot of my downfalls professionally have come by my own doing; being socially and professionally awkward has seemed to have held me back a lot. I tend to not want to BS with people and the business of the “music business”; I just want to do the creative part.
Unfortunately, I lack the temperament that is needed it seems to succeed in an industry where you have to be everyone’s best friend and kiss people’s asses. I was made feel worthless for most of my life, so I have no intention of faking it and wasting more of myself now. You’d think emigrating, visas, leaving your family, friends, and everything you’ve ever known would be the hard part, haha…But without all of that, I wouldn’t be sitting here in Los Angeles, Getting the help I need mentally, pursuing something I’m passionate about, even though parts of the job are kinda gross. Kiss who’s ass? No thanks, I’ll take the hard road, I know that road.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I guess I am most known as a singer and writer. And completely subconsciously, throughout the years and with all of the bands and projects and writing I’ve done, one theme always remained the same… Hope.
I never set out to write anything inspirational, or hopeful, or positive. But it somehow always sneaks in there. Whether it’s brutal metal or an acoustic song, it always creeps in. It’s something inside me that is writing for me. I’m not even sure I’m writing it half the time. Over the years, I became this oddball pma (pmma if you know, you know) spokesperson kinda guy. I seem to delve into the world of depression and hopelessness and feel very at home there and find ways to make words make sense to people that I guess feel similar. I wouldn’t call that a specialty as such, that would be kinda disturbing, ha, but it’s something. and when other people relate, it becomes that little bit more special. I have a hard time relating to people, so when this happens, It gives me some hope, too and makes me feel part of something.
I guess Im proud that I can touch people’s minds/hearts/souls in ways that most people can’t. I relate to broken people because I am a broken person. That’s what sets me apart… and brings me together.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
All I listen to are MMA podcasts and History Podcasts. I freaking LOVE history podcasts.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.atriggerwithin.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmytrigger/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmytriggerworld/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/atriggerwithin?lang=en
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@atriggerwithin
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/atriggerwithin/?hl=en
Image Credits
Goldsight Media H.Ap Concerts Marc Lisco
