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 bustle of London. The pair chat about playing festivals including the Isle of Wight Festival and Rebellion Festival, working with Kick Down The Doors PR, and the experience of becoming Andy Blade and Eater’s backing band.

Away from the music, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns, including eye poo, rescuing dogs, and how Jo-Jo unexpectedly became a devoted dog person. There are also some great of stories from life on the road and on stage, including the reality that not every performance goes to plan—and yes, that includes falling over in front of a crowd.

Packed with laughs, honest stories and behind-the-scenes insight into life in a working band, this is a warm, entertaining and down-to-earth conversation with one of the UK’s most charismatic and hardworking frontwomen.