Oli Sykes Advice for Overcoming Burnout/Stress and Writer’s Block

[@dmnn69]

He actually seems so in touch with society, unlike a lot of celebrities. I saw Bring me live a month ago and it was easily the best concert I've ever seen. New album also slaps.

[@sophiaprater9846]

I love their new album! Love watching them in the process of making new music too! I think it’s amazing he talks to fans like this. That’s also so cool I saw them last Summer with Fall Out Boy!

[@Theytell]

this is genuine everyone i see an interview bro looks depressed

[@ijfisjjf1916]

New album is straight ass

[@antoniorosas6244]

He literally starts the video by giving thanks

[@joelmiller1981]

He comes across as such a wonderful gentleman, his aura is beautiful.

[@sophiaprater9846]

I completely agree!😊

[@Aine-jc3yk]

AWWW HES SO SWEET

[@sophiaprater9846]

Right??💖

[@InLoveWithMusic35]

He's so iconic. I feel as if people wouldn't expect this from Oli the guy who has a metal rock band but he really is so in touch and nice

[@sophiaprater9846]

Yes! Love how down to earth he is. It’s so cool that he sends messages like these & talks to us!

[@ThinWhiteLuke]

A lot of Metal bands are way more down to earth and nice compared to Rap and Pop stars. Two other bands like this just off the top of my head are Deftones and Motionless in White, super chill and nice to their fans, almost no ego.

[@InLoveWithMusic35]

@@ThinWhiteLuke I love defttones

[@ThinWhiteLuke]

@@InLoveWithMusic35 based 🤘

[@katej2284]

​@@ThinWhiteLuke I've met quite a lot of artists I love, inc Oli (who was super friendly) but Chino is the one person I was truly really really nervous to meet and he was just completely chill and normal :)

[@noroyalbloodline3983]

love how honest he is. Not a lot of artists are

[@mertince2310]

"Always looking for inspiration and not just expecting my brain to come up with stuff on its own" That is a superb advice that im probably gonna remember my whole life know. I mean of course i know ideas wont really pop into my head that often but the idea of actively searching for inspiration didn't ever occur to me. Thanks for sharing this.

[@sophiaprater9846]

It’s really good advice I thought too! For anyone! I think a lot of people forget and think ideas will just come to them.

[@nicknovakk]

that was such a thoughtful and genuine answer 🥺

[@sophiaprater9846]

It really was! I keep replaying the video sometimes.😄

[@GhostlyMess]

his advice about "stealing" lines from a book is honestly really good. so many creatives i have followed or talk to have mentioned that borrowing inspiration from others ideas is the best way to develop your own art. obviously assign credit where credit is due, but especially just for practicing, "steal" other's ideas and learn from it to develop your own! also he seems so sweet, thank you for sharing this!

[@sophiaprater9846]

Yeah! No problem! I thought that part of what he said was interesting too. I always think about quotes or something from books that stick out to me to remember when creating something else.

[@alexguitarman100]

Oli is one of the best poets out there. He is a true artist and his lyrics are some of the best and most beautiful lyrics i've ever heard. He cares a lot about our cruddy world and the people in it. He puts all his pain into his art. I fucking love this guy and this band.

[@sophiaprater9846]

For real! His lyrics have seemed to save so many people. You can tell writes from experience. Can You Feel My Heart is one of my faves.

[@ziggyflame6988]

Exactly! The only artist who has been able to pierce my soul while listening to their music has been Oli, he truly pours out his true feelings and emotions into his music and it’s freaking insane how he does it because it’s as if you yourself can feel exactly what he is feeling and singing about

[@hollowedboi5937]

What I take from this is : For longevity and consistency without burnout, take breaks. Go outside. Be active. Take a breather from your work with these, including being connected with people and looking at other media or outdoor reference for idea. When you take a shower or before bed when there’s nothing to do your brain is processing everything and taking in new things.

[@sophiaprater9846]

Yeah, definitely. Focusing on the here and now instead of just things maybe like with work or on social media. Getting fresh air and remembering to “touch grass” as he says.😁

[@HypedHazard456]

Avoid gloomy weather, like Britain’s

[@MIRRORTHIEF]

thank you so much for sharing this. he's such a huge inspiration, and it's really comforting to know even your favorite artists struggle in the same ways you do!

[@sophiaprater9846]

Absolutely! I also felt really inspired especially after hearing his answer. I’m just flattered that he was willing to talk about what he does.

[@kaceress02_47]

thanks for sharing!

[@sophiaprater9846]

Absolutely!

[@eloisemartinez5301]

Thank you for sharing this how sweet

[@sophiaprater9846]

Absolutely! Yes! He’s so sweet to his fans!❤️

[@jacksfake]

Thanks for sharing this! He's so wonderful

[@sophiaprater9846]

Sure thing! He really is!

[@Safespace4all-13]

Oli seems like such a kind person and I want to work with him so bad

[@sophiaprater9846]

@@Safespace4all-13 I’d imagine working with him would be so cool!

[@cesramm1120]

No wonder i love him so much it all makes sense hes so real

[@jessicaclark436]

Hes has such a beautiful soul!❤

[@sophiaprater9846]

So true!💖

[@Soulpiercerofficial]

He’s such a lovely dude 🫶 love Oli

[@sophiaprater9846]

He’s the best!

[@TommyReaperProductions]

Good job Oliver… keep up the good work… you’re an amazing musician.

[@icofu9016]

Oli is such a beautiful person, thanks for sharing this :)

[@sophiaprater9846]

@@icofu9016 He truly is!

[@MofosRealReviews]

Can’t lie I have a new respect for this guy

[@estelletoasterstruddle]

hes so genuine.

[@boltznnutz]

Wow! This video came up first as soon as I opened the KZbin app! I needed to hear this because I’ve been struggling with writers block too and trying to live life in a more healthy and better way. This is my first time getting to know who Oli Sykes is, obviously Ive heard a few Bring Me the Horizon songs and Oli seems like a really great guy! I love this Cameo vid he did for you, as I said I have writers block and I’m wanting to be a musician and this even reassures me more to seek inspiration from other people as I really wanna get creative and create my own stuff.

[@sophiaprater9846]

I’m so glad this inspired you! As it did me!

[@sammymisery]

Thank you for the advice king👑

[@awakelingsignals]

thank you for sharing

[@BrendaNaomi]

Ngl I overcame writersblock in the beginning of the year by listening to their post human survival horror album over and over again. That album will now forever be connected to that particular story😊

[@sophiaprater9846]

I love that album! I think I watched their quarantine series on how they were in the process of making Parasite Eve and other songs on there!

[@Hianfar]

His jacket is beautiful. And so is he🥰

[@cheriebakertv]

Awesome advice!

[@choleyhaslam101]

Now I just really want to know Oli’s book recommendations 🖤

[@sophiaprater9846]

Me too! :)

[@lilobillochillo]

thank you so much for sharing!! i recently found out he did cameos, hopefully one day i can get one as well!!

[@sophiaprater9846]

Sure thing! And you should absolutely go for it! Treat yoself!! lol!

[@misberave]

Such a humble guy

[@tristangibbs8488]

Great answers!

[@heronoverdose]

thank you sharing :) best of fortune out there mate!

[@seventhshore6782]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@sophiaprater9846]

No problem!😊

[@Sam_Stanton]

I found this really helpful, thanks for sharing

[@sophiaprater9846]

No problem!

[@misssurreal2602]

His outfit is super cute!!!❤

[@sophiaprater9846]

Right? I love his jacket!

[@bleedszn]

love this guy

[@DevinStriker]

Asking for a friend - where is his jacket from and where can I get that??

[@ttttttiiiiiinnnnnaaa]

He was born with extraordinary strong mental power. Scorpio🦂 tiger 🐯 is a zodiac sign that is even strong enough to become a king or prime minister according to Chinese reading. That's why he has natural charisma which can't easily beat by others.

[@SarbearW]

Annnnnd... Now I have a crush on Oli Sykes. Perfect. 😂

[@sophiaprater9846]

@@SarbearW You’re welcome.😂

[@archangel_josh]

Thanks for sharing this :)

[@sophiaprater9846]

No problem!

[@HexJuiceClips]

Thanks for sharing this

[@sophiaprater9846]

Sure thing!😁

[@temporarybelief]

oli jobs: musician, designer, producer, dj, songwriter, psychologists

[@Comeshovemeoverthedge]

"Touch grass" HUNNY I GO OUTSIDE F LIPPIN EVERY FLIPPIN DAY

[@slangonthebuilding]

thank you Sophia🫶

[@sophiaprater9846]

Sure thing!

[@TommyReaperProductions]

Keeping Demons at bay… hmmm.. For me that’s not obsessing about my reputation, image, ego, comfort, or pride…. Not giving a damn about what people say, do, feel, believe, or think of me and not basing my self worth on the approval of others, thinking for myself and really letting everything and everybody roll off my shoulders…. Accepting reality for what it is and not what I want it to be (which is very hard) and grieving over losses and short comings and accepting things and just letting them go as they don’t matter anymore….. it’s always do better next time…. Learn from my mistakes…. Forgive myself and others…. Let go of grudges and try to move on as best as I can. One foot at a time…. But I tend to self isolate and record music because that’s where I find my happiness…. Away from the noisy world and into a much louder room that drowns them out…. Music has been a passion of mine since I was a kid and nothing brings me greater joy except the creator that gave me the gift… I post this in empathy because I know a little bit of where that’s coming from…. Moving around, recording, producing, traveling, I have at least some idea of what that’s like…

[@sophiaprater9846]

This!^^^

[@meanstoanend81]

Loverly 💛 Meanstoanend

[@Safespace4all-13]

HE DOES CAMEOOOOOOOQ

[@3rd_iimpact]

Does he still do these cameo videos?

[@sophiaprater9846]

Yes! He has a profile where you can request! It also shows if he’s available or not. If it says “book a video” you’re in!😁

[@3rd_iimpact]

@@sophiaprater9846 thank you!

[@TheSofybutterfly]

Do you know if he’s doing Cameo video for charity??

[@desert.song01]

​@@TheSofybutterfly idk i hope so! it'd be pretty lame to charge 350$ for a video when he's part of a worldwide famous band that undoubtedly makes a lot of money

[@altuervo]

2:55 oil's used the knife in back line 3 times so far iirc 😅 I think we know u use that trick oli

[@neolaws_]

How cameo app works? U needed pay money to get answer?

[@sophiaprater9846]

Yeah I paid close to $400 to book a video. I was like “😬” but i think it was worth it lol

[@favOriTe-v6e]

basically the best way to avoid burnout/stress is remembering to be a human being

[@Loveallegra]

damn I’d love to get a cameo butttttttt just looked at the price lol

[@sophiaprater9846]

Yeah the prices for them seems to keep going up.😂

[@danteardy9309]

Support palestine, in touch with society and woke as fuck, what a role model

[@krisantusbalimula1672]

He's handsome boy

[@azgerrr]

he be syke'n and I be likin'... I don't know man, don't ask

[@azgerrr]

Also, was 3:25 an accidental happy song reference 👀

[@ismihaqeemjer1837]

How much umm he said

[@Bizarrebinx]

handle burnout = weed + video games + passive income

[@TommyReaperProductions]

Writers block??? I may stand corrected in the distant future but my opinion on this has remained the same for many years. Writers block can be completely destroyed when you can establish a title and a direction and a theme for the song or album you are about to write. For me it’s finding the cover art first with the title and theme of every track on the list…. You then write story boards as if to create the filmography for each track…. Then you write a grocery list of things you want put in each track… for instrumental diversity.. Then you create an instrumental storyboard that reflects each tracks intended film…. You get only a click track without a ping to keep track of the grid, not the metronome…. Drummers keep the damn count not the machines…. You pick the key and key changes if necessary that directly reflect the illustrations…. You be box the entire instrumentals… Do drums, strings, and beyond… Do the vocal phrasing… Then write a series of random phrases that pertain to each story board…. Then replace the worthless nonsense in vocal phrasing with lyrics and vocal tracks…. Destroys writers block instantly….. Say nothing about the fact that you can pull up thousands of songs based on the subjects you’re about to write because literally… nothing under the sun is actually …. New…. It’s just, remade and refashioned into something into someone else’s own words and notes and ways of expressing the same things…. So… You should never really run out of ideas with the right understanding and writing process…. Unfortunately… It takes allot of humility to read and understand all that… To realize what this is and what it’s worth….

[@Algorithm347]

Is this a direct message to you ? As he called you sophie 😂

[@sophiaprater9846]

Yeah! I asked him this question on the cameo app! Was so surprised and happy to hear his answer!😁

[@Algorithm347]

@@sophiaprater9846 awesome ☺️

[@aaronsharp7641]

ehrm

[@Liii-44]

Wish he didn’t get the nose job :(

[@meganlodon2447]

I love how most of us are finding this video now 😭❤️ thank you so much for sharing!! 🫶 he is literally so nice and genuine. I love him so much

[@sophiaprater9846]

Absolutely!😁 He really is super nice! I’m a huge fan!❤️