E346 How Joey Varela Learned to Grieve, Let Go of Control, and Find Joy in Music Again on VRSTY's Icon

This week, we're scratching The Itch to welcome back a friend: Joey Varela of VRSTY, who's about to drop his new album, icon.

A lot has happened since we last had Joey on the show three years ago. His life changed drastically. He lost his dog, some dear friends, and his desire to make music. He took on a different job and started going to therapy. And somewhere along the line, he learned to grieve in ways he never could before, accept things as they are, and have fun making music again. This is his story. Enjoy.

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