Architects’ Sam Carter speaks out on impact “anxiety and constant focus” on his voice after online criticism

Architects frontman Sam Carter has spoken out over the impact of online criticism of his voice during recent live shows. READ MORE: Architects on new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’: “If we’re not going to fulfil our potential now, when are we?” In a lengthy post on Instagram, Carter admitted that he has been struggling with his voice over the last year and has suffered anxiety issues as a result of the negative comments he has been subjected to. “It’s time for me to be honest here, and it’s not going to be easy, as it’s something I’ve worked tirelessly at over the last year,” he began. “My anxiety and constant focus on my voice has gotten me to a place where the joy of performing has been taken away from me. “I got to a place where, whenever I go to scream the voice inside my head stops me from being able to do the job that I’ve done for the last 20 or so years. Now, this isn’t something that I started. It’s been the online discourse around my voice and the constant judgment that have ultimately led me down a tunnel that I’ve struggled to get out of.” View this post on Instagram Architects are due to perform on the Rock For People 2027 line-up along with Blink-182 and Faith No More. The rock and metal festival is set to return to Park 360 in Hradec Králové, Czechia next summer, and will be taking place between June 2 and June 5. Visit here for tickets. For help and advice on mental health: CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably Help Musicians UK – Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians (CALL MUSIC MINDS MATTER ON: 0808 802 8008) Music Support Org – Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues (CALL: 0800 030 6789) YOUNG MINDS – The voice for young people’s health and wellbeing Time To Change – Let’s end mental health discrimination The Samaritans – Confidential support 24 hours a day “Am I depressed?” – Help and advice on mental health and what to do next MITC – A collective of musician industry therapists TONIC Rider – Bespoke training and support for music industry professionals Help Musicians UK – Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians Music Support Org – Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues