My Music with Graham Coath: Paul from Phwoar – Permission, Punk & Predictive Text Bangers
In this high-energy episode of My Music, Graham Coath is joined by Paul from the band Phwoar – yes, that’s PHWOAR, with gusto – for a rollercoaster of a conversation that zigzags from riot grrrl roots and stage presence to social media overload and the strange joys of predictive text.
🚀 Expect shouty guitars, shoutier song titles, and thoughtful takes on what it really means to connect with a crowd in the modern DIY music scene. Paul talks about how Phwoar's live shows blur the line between performer and audience, why they avoid cheesy stage banter, and how music is often the place where emotions get worked out – not explained away.
🔍 What’s inside:
How “Women Are Angry” might just be their next anthem (thanks, predictive text)
Why being off social for a month might be the best promo strategy
The tension between creative control and industry expectations
Why getting off the stage literally might be the best way to connect with fans
Paul’s dream to play Glastonbury’s small stage and a whole lot of permission-based crowd energy
A very British chat about the awkwardness of audience engagement and T-shirt slogans for the Viagra Boys
It’s honest, witty, insightful, and sometimes unexpectedly moving – just like Phwoar’s music. Whether you’re in a band, managing one, or just the kind of person who judges new friends by their record collection, this is an episode that’ll strike a chord.
🎵 As ever, you’ll find some of Phwoar’s music added to the My Music Podcast Playlist, so go give it a spin and let them know you’re listening.
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