I met Austin Diduch (aka HAWD HITTA) circa 3am during the dark days of quarantine in the Hollywood Hills. It was a "good vibes only" type of event: bright colors and costumes and small talk, but you could all feel there was immense pain in everyone's eyes. 

Parties can (and should) be a healing space, but by the tine Austin and I connected we both had realized that maybe we were there for the wrong reasons. 

As we both moved on to rebuild our relationship to the underground party scene post-COVID, we've both found new layers of joy & authenticity by getting HONEST with ourselves about what we actually want from music, venues, and most of all: our friends. 

Listen for these highlights:

• The deeper friendships & love for music that evolve when you take a break from substances 
• Must-have snacks to have in a fanny pack if you're not drinking
• Outdated labels like "sober" and "addict" that often prevent from acknowledging whatever that is toxic that has a grip on us
• Why you're NEVER alone -- but you'll feel alone if you refuse to acknowledge toxic positivity 
• The "vibe shift" that's happening EVERYWHERE in the scene, that maybe people are still afraid to talk about
• That "Wizard of Oz" moment of seeing colors when you realize it's POSSIBLE to push through your anxiety and be more intentional about when and how you connect 

CONNECT W/ AUSTIN

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawdhitta/?hl=en

Stream his single "SEE ME" on Spotfiy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UQSAyDVTIGdluOAYlVKie?si=y94bLvyTTjek6vLxS34y8w