Episode
Weakened Friends’ Feels Like Hell: Sonia Sturino on Anxiety, Burnout, and Survival
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- Mar 11, 2026
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Summary
This week, I’m joined by Weakened Friends’ Sonia Sturino to dig into Feels Like Hell , the band’s 2025 release that captures the emotional whiplash of modern life with biting honesty and melodic grit . We talk about the mindset behind the album , how exhaustion , anxiety , and self-reflection shaped the songwriting, and why Feels Like Hell feels like both a breaking point and a breakthrough . From loud-quiet dynamics to lyrics that don’t flinch , this conversation pulls back the curtain on how the band translated real-world pressure into a record that resonates deeply — especially if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed but kept moving anyway . Sonia opens up about trusting raw instincts , embracing honesty in songwriting , and how that vulnerability has deepened the connection with fans . We also get into the nuts and bolts: working with Don Giovanni Records , the surreal collaboration with Buckethead on “NPC,” song dynamics across the record, the band’s cover of Ednaswap’s “Torn,” and why Feels Like Hell was built to be experienced as a full album — not just a collection of singles. This episode is about survival , growth , and finding clarity on the other side of burnout . Then there’s the incredible music! 🎙️ LEARN MORE 🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog: https://myweeklymixtape.com 💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon): https://patreon.com/myweeklymixtape 🌐 Connect on Social: https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-media 📧 Email the Show / Contact: https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact 👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwall.com/