In this episode, I sit down with Janique James — lead singer of Not Soup and solo artist behind Press Conference for My First Grey Hair — for a chaotic, funny, and real conversation. We talk about recovering from shyness, making music from life’s messiest moments, wild childhood memories, why textures matter, and the true power of creative freedom. Also: why you should never trust a muddy festival field, and how a single cat bite changed my life forever.Expect madness, laughter, and some serious gems about creativity, self-expression, and embracing imperfection.Support the channel: ko-fi.com/wagwarnabelJanique:Instagram: @notsoupbandLinktree: https://linktr.ee/notsoupBandcamp: https://notsoup.bandcamp.com/instagram: @janiquejamesmusicLinktree: https://linktr.ee/janiquejamesmusic“I Blinked”: https://dabtronic.bandcamp.com/album/i-blinkedBandcamp: https://janiquejames.bandcamp.com/00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:10 Quick Fire Questions05:50 Discussing Solo Projects07:27 Creative Process and Inspirations15:45 Overcoming Shyness and Stage Presence23:30 Realizing the Freedom of the Stage24:39 Hypermobile Hands and Tangents25:16 Abel Takes Over as Interviewer25:34 Favorite Textures and Childhood Stories26:14 Cat Allergies and Childhood Memories36:22 Festival Preferences and Weather Woes38:00 Dressing Up and Fashion Influences40:36 Collaborations and Creative Processes45:22 Shoutouts and Music Recommendations47:00 Final Plugs and Sign Off