Punk Rock Creatives

This week on Punk Rock Creatives , Marie sits down with guitarist, keyboardist, accordion-playing songwriter and all-round punk legend Roman Jugg for a fascinating journey through decades of music, creativity and DIY culture. From growing up in South Wales in an immigrant family to becoming one of punk's most respected musicians. Roman reflects on his time with The Damned, sharing memories from on...

This week on Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats to the brilliant Gemima Gallier from Boom Boom Womb. From walking out of an admin job at lunchtime and never looking back, to finding her place in music and creativity, Gemima shares her journey with honesty, humour and plenty of punk rock spirit. The conversation covers discovering exciting new bands such as Panic Shack, the importance of representati...

This week on Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with Jo-Jo O'Donoghue from Jo-Jo & The Teeth. The conversation covers how the band first came together, their approach to songwriting, recording and performing, and the hard work that goes into building a band on the UK festival/gigging circuit. Jo-Jo reflects on her Irish roots, life in Tunbridge Wells, and how different it is from the hustle and...

In this episode of Punk Rock Creatives, Marie chats with singer, songwriter, activist and creative force Rita Lynch. With over five decades of writing, performing and living punk rock, Rita reflects on her journey through music, creativity and activism, sharing stories and insights gathered along the way. The conversation explores the role of women in punk, the opportunities available to women in...

This week, Marie talks to Trystan from Inferno Class Recording Studio — London’s newest and quirkiest recording studio. The episode was recorded at Trystan’s studio, where the conversation flowed with plenty of laughter and jokes, helped by the fact that Marie and Trystan were in Lost Cherrees together for nearly 10 years. Beyond the banter, Trystan is a highly skilled musician and sound engineer...

Gwen Ever from Deal Radio’s A Low Life in High Heels talks to Marie about Holly Woodlawn’s endorsement of the use of the name, the importance of getting new music out into the community, and a memorable moment featuring Steve Ignorant wearing a beehive and then dedicating a cover of David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel to Gwen during an interview. Gwen reflects on coming of age at the dawn of punk, being a h...

TRIGGER WARNING : Sexual violence and domestic violence discussed In this episode Marie talks with Ruth and Hannah from Punkuation Magazine. Ruth is the editor-in-chief, while Hannah joins as music writer. Together, they dive into the current punk bands they’re loving right now, including Rage DC, Tape It Shut, and Not The Face. The conversation also covers their appearance on the Griff Griffiths...

In this episode we sit down with Sid Truelove from Rubella Ballet for a wide-ranging conversation exploring decades of punk rock creativity, underground culture, and DIY survival. We talk about the legendary mystery of the second missing floating tom, memories of playing with Flux of Pink Indians during the height of the anarcho-punk movement, and the raw energy that shaped the UK underground scen...

Peter Coyne of The Godfathers speaks with a clear, stripped-back philosophy rooted in authenticity and directness. He views artwork as an extension of the music—bold, unpretentious, and reflective of the band’s raw energy rather than something overly stylised. Early experiences in The Sid Presley Experience helped shape his commitment to a raw, high-energy sound and an uncompromising approach to m...

In this episode, we’re joined by writer and anarcho-punk historian Rich Cross to dig into radical music culture, DIY ethics, and the legacy of anarchist art. We talk Vi Subversa and the Poison Girls, exploring her role in shaping anarcho-punk, the fusion of feminism and music in her work, and why her voice still hits today. We also get into AK Press—its roots, its mission, and the ongoing challeng...

Ryan hangs out with Marie for a proper all-over-the-place chat—in the best way. They get into songwriting and how different styles come together, then somehow end up talking about the US healthcare system and what it’s like dealing with that as a creative. Classic Punk Rock Creatives podcast detour. If you’re into the New York scene, Ryan shares some solid tips on where to play as a solo artist an...

Step into the world of Keith Woodhouse from Radio Woking—and the show that doesn’t mind getting it a bit wrong. This episode leans into Wot Radio —Keith’s take on doing things his own way. Not polished, not overproduced, and definitely not trying to sound like everyone else. From growing up in London’s East End and seeing the Sex Pistols, Bob Marley and Toots and the Maytals live, to standing on s...

Trigger Warning Domestic Abuse/Violence discussed in this episode. Jo Majauskis is an independent Trainer and consultant who has worked in the field of Domestic Violence/abuse for over 15 years. Her previous roles have included frontline support work and Senior Management positions for Domestic Abuse Support Services. Before becoming independent, Jo was Director of practice and Development for a s...

Marie chats with Stefano, the mind behind punk project Solo1981 , in their first ever English interview. They talk about the journey from former band Acid Brains to going solo, growing up in Italy, and the differences between the Italian and UK music scenes. The conversation dives into mental health, songwriting, and how punk continues to be a powerful outlet for expression. Stefano also shares in...

This episode starts in chaos… and ends somewhere much deeper. Wasp from Rites of Hadda joins us for a wild ride through politics, music, energy, health, wigs (yes, wigs), and the raw creative force behind their unforgettable performances (if you haven't seen Rites of Hadda play, get to a show). There’s laughter. There’s chaos. There are vibes . But just when you think you know where it’s going, th...

Welcome to a special recorded live and unfiltered episode from the Essex Podcast Festival 2026. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, we were joined by two Essex based punk creatives: Poet Cherry B (one half of Cherry and Peesh) and Steve Drewitt (Newtown Neurotics). Together, they dive into the energy and legacy of The Square in Harlow — a place that became more than just a venue...

TRIGGER WARNING themes of discrimination, homophobia, ableism/disablism. Damian Jay joins Marie for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about writing, identity, and resilience. Damian discusses their novel Generation Vex , exploring the themes behind the book and the experiences that shaped it. The conversation also delves into life with dyspraxia, growing up neurodivergent, and how format...

Marie chats to Peter Jones of Paranoid Visions about the band’s origins, the political climate that shaped their sound, and the new Paranoid Visions documentary (and how you can watch it). We discuss Rebellion Festival, the anarcho stage, plus reflections on the legacy of Vi Subversa, and Radical Architects who will be playing a full set of Poison Girls songs at the festival to mark the 10th year...

Franck from Corpus Delicti talks to us from his studio ahead of the band’s UK tour, he discusses the making of “Room 36,” featuring Nice-born artist Jean-Luc Verna. He shares insights into the band’s origins, line-up changes over the years, their influences, and his philosophy of playing guitar with intention and passion — along with a heartfelt appreciation for the fans who have supported them th...

*Trigger Warning * themes of war/genocide discussed Lara and Trev from Active Slaughter discuss their new compilation 'Ceasefire? There Ain't No Fucking Ceasefire! Featuring 70 bands available on Active Slaughters Bandcamp. The money raised is being sent to Nada and her family who live in Gaza City with her 4 children. The family have suffered extreme hardship, they have lost everything; Their inc...

John from Dammit Records talks about Damnations, recording, previous bands, his own punk history, his proudest moments and biggest regrets.

David or Dave to the punks... Or Anarchy Apps to Charlie Harper. How do you know David Apps? Its a bit of a long episode but Dave has so many interesting things to say and talk about. From being a young punk who started off in 1970's Essex, to promoting gigs for UK Subs, Vibrators and so many other punk legends, to writing his books, to honning his Photography, art and design craft at BANM when he...

Andy tell's us all about his new band Bullitz 23, his time in Ex-cathedra and Suicide Bid, up and coming gigs, Stiff Little Fingers, The Pogues, The Specials, living with ADHD and so much more.

Drivelheads, no frills 3 piece punk rock from Nottingham, England UK. Drivelheads talk about their influences, how they formed, Anarchistwood, Punk 4 The Homeless, and lots more.

Gail & Pat from The Puncturists talk about challenging stereotypes in their song 55, how the band started, and how Gail pushed herself out of her comfort zone to sing in a band, filming in Cleethorpes, Yorkshire, and so much more.