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5 iconic musicians who traded the party for sobriety

5 iconic musicians who traded the party for sobriety

by Arko Dutta | May 27, 2026 | Addiction, Deep Dives

For nearly a century, the music industry has operated under a dark, unspoken contract: active substance abuse is not just tolerated; it is structurally subsidized. It is written into backstage riders, normalized in late-night green rooms, and heavily romanticized by...
How a prison radio station changed one man’s story through music

How a prison radio station changed one man’s story through music

by Casey Peyton | May 21, 2026 | Crafting Change, Top Story

Photo: LT Madz From going to prison for possession of drugs, to releasing his first single, LT Madz shares how National Prison Radio (NPR) gave him a voice during his darkest times.  When the Covid pandemic hit, the limited freedom inside prisons was reduced to...

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