Alex MacDonald of Mermaid Island on Channeling Aggression

On episode 136, host Jason Schreurs talks to Mermaid Island vocalist/guitarist Alex MacDonald about channeling aggression and other strong emotions into punk rock. When Alex moved from Atlantic Canada to LA, she struggled to find likeminded musicians to satisfy her constant need for stimulation and expression. Starting from the ground up, Alex was able to rediscover her authentic self through punk.

Scream Therapy · Episode 136: Alex MacDonald of Mermaid Island on channeling aggression

Featured song clips:
Mermaid Island – “Panic Button” from Mermaid Island (No Dad Records/Anxious and Angry, 2026)
Mermaid Island – “Perfectly Happy” from Mermaid Island (No Dad Records/Anxious and Angry, 2026)
Mermaid Island – “Mona Lisa” from Mermaid Island (No Dad Records/Anxious and Angry, 2026)

Photo: Jeff Antons

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