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