Episode 7: In Tune with James Cottriall: From Moshpits to Melodies, dealing with Emotions & Behind the Scenes

Moshpit & Mental Health · Aug 21, 2026 · 29m

Did you know that James Cottriall grew up in moshpits? 🤘🏼

In this episode, I’m joined by James Cottriall for an open, honest talk. We dive into his musical roots, his musical preferences, and a quick look at guilty pleasures. It’s a raw conversation about storytelling through melodies and why 'saying you're going to do something is half the battle' . Plus we touch on the heavy side of self-criticism and the question 'Am I worthy of this?'.

We talk about why he never gets tired of singing tracks like Unbreakable for the tenthousandth time, how he deals with emotions, and why his main goal is…