Joost of Catapults joined me into the cave.
We first dive into the lyrics of Enter Shikari’s One True Colour and talk about where we come from, where we stand as individuals and as a collective, and how science and spirituality can exist side by side.

We also talk about the influences behind their latest album, I Hope You Heal, and their song Soft Bite, written after a small moment that might seem insignificant, but ended up meaning a lot.

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I sit down with J from Hacktivist to talk about lyrics, identity, and what it means to feel different, and to choose to embrace it.

Starting from a line inspired by the movie The Burbs, we talk about being an outsider, representing the “weird side,” and how humor and everyday details can live alongside heavier themes. J reflects on blending grime, rap and metal, on making music that feels honest rather than strategic, and on staying true to yourself.

We also talk about how the world is changing: news overload, anxiety, racism, polarization, and how he navigates all of it without letting it consume him. About choosing when to speak, and using music as a way to process frustration while still leaving room for fun.

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I sit down with Sophie Smith of Hamartia to talk about breakups, growth, and what it really means to choose yourself.

We start with Bloom, a song about leaving a relationship that wasn’t toxic, just not right, and the moment you realise you’ve been shrinking yourself to be loved. Sophie opens up about emotional maturity, self-worth, and why some endings are acts of care rather than failure.

We then dive into Hamartia’s latest release Synthetica. From performative feminism to microaggressions in the music industry, Sophie speaks about misogyny that doesn’t look obvious anymore but that is still very present.

This conversation touches on feminism, mental health, grief, safety for women and trans people in music, burnout, and the power of community, all through the lens of songwriting and lived experience.

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