This episode is filled with heart, you don't want to miss it.
Today, I am joined by musician Martin Ahlquist of Vystopia. Martin lives in Sweden, loves getting out in nature, spending time with friends and family, and standing up for animals. Whether through outreach with other activists or through his music, Martin follows his heart and shares what matters to him most. It also motivated him to donate proceeds from his animal rights songs to different animal rights charities. He explains more in this episode. Martin is such a kind soul and we had a really lovely, honest conversation. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.
Of course, we talk a lot about music, different vegan bands or artists we enjoy but we also get into the hard parts of being vegan in a non-vegan world (Vystopia). It's an honest conversation and Martin is so inspiring. Be sure to listen all the way through as I've removed my outro music for this episode and replaced it with Martin's song Conscience-stipated!
We need a common ground, where respect for our fellow Earthlings is found. Cuz how can kindness be extreme?! While it's okay to treat animals as machines?! - Conscience-stipated, Martin Ahlquist
To connect with Martin
Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vystopiaofficial/.
Martin's music can be found on Apple iTunes, Spotify, and via this link: https://hyperfollow.com/Vystopia
Attn: Animal Right Activists! If you have any footage from animal rights protests or demonstrations you've participated in and would like that footage to be included in Martin's upcoming music video, please DM him on Instagram. Mentioned in this episode: Vystopia - Clare Mann: https://vystopia.com/ Earthlings: http://www.nationearth.com The Best Speech You'll Ever Hear: https://youtu.be/uxhL2lsgokY Arch Enemy: https://www.archenemy.net/en/ Gojira: https://www.gojira-music.com/ Avatar: https://avatarmetal.com/ After you've listened to the episode, come back and let me know your thoughts. Did you check out his music too? Has Martin inspired you in some way?
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