Shownotes
Johnny Marriott from the UK punk band Pet Needs shares some great stories about their recent extended US tour with Frank Turner and The Bronx. We also talk about their 2021 album Fractured Party Music and their upcoming new one Primetime Entertainment. He also reveals his favorite Chicago pizza. We had a lot of fun with this one!
Time stamps:
1:35: How you doing Johnny? How did the band get started?
6:15: How did growing up in Derby influence your music?
9: Has the band been the core 4 the whole time?
11: What was Covid like for the band?
14:30: How did you get on a record label?
17:24: What is your songwriting process like?
19:30: How did you get involved in Frank Turner's 50 shows in 50 states in 50 days tour?
25:46: Why are venues attempting to take a cut of band's merch?
32:16: What was your experience like in the US?
36:12: What were some of the highlights of the tour?
47:42 - What can you tell us about Primetime Entertainment?
52: Thick or thin crust pizza?
54:25: What were your musical associations with Chicago prior to coming here?
55:45: What have you been listening to lately?
60: What's your go to cheap drink?