Back in the fields of Worthy View, I chat with new friend and aussie wanderer Luke Moon about moshpits, ghosts and a bunch of other stuff.

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

Ross Lomas from GBH joins Wagwarn Abel for an unfiltered trip through punk history. From back rooms in Birmingham to global stages, GBH shaped the sound of rebellion. But this convo goes way deeper than just music.We cover: • Racism in Hawaii 🇺🇸 • Near-death tours in North Carolina 🚗💥 • Riot police in Rotterdam 🐕 • The power of punk to transcend generations 🔥 • And yes… why you never mess with a man’s chips 🍟This is raw, ridiculous, and real – just like punk should be.00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter00:18 Meet Ross Loma: The Shakespeare of Punk Rock00:53 Squirrels vs. Mongoose: A Quirky Debate01:18 The Great Emu War and Other Animal Anecdotes01:47 Favorite Songs and Unexpected Tangents03:27 Hawaii: A Life-Changing Experience05:25 North Carolina Adventures and Redneck Encounters05:50 The Sam Admiration Society09:15 The Many Faces of Dave10:17 Taking a Break from Bass11:03 Reflecting on Time and Aging11:16 Writing a Book: The Journey and Challenges11:49 Autobiography Insights and Personal Stories13:58 Humorous Takes on Football and Life17:03 Memorable Incidents and Anecdotes21:45 Punk Culture and Social Commentary23:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell☕ Support the channel: https://ko-fi.com/wagwarnabel🎬 New episodes Thursdays @ 6PM on YouTube#GBH #UKPunk #WagwarnAbel #PunkLegends #FestivalMedia #BirminghamMusicScene #AnarchyInTheUK