S3 E5: Lesley-Anne O'Brien from Lockjaw Records

This instalment of the Shout Louder podcast features an interesting interview with Lesely-Anne O'Brien: label manager at Lockjaw Records and guitarist in Midwich Cuckoos. Lesley is an eternally upbeat, enthusiastic and dedicated member of the UK punk rock community who works tirelessly to help new bands get heard. We discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on small artists and labels, and how using social media can help bands to get out there right now. We also discuss ways to improve inclusivity in the punk scene and make it more open to all audiences. We even get on to what it's like to be a woman in a mosh pit! All our conversation is broken up with fresh new tracks from Borts, Prey Drive and Midwich Cuckoos. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Tracks played: Borts - Broke Alone Prey Drive - Shinjuku Midwich Cuckoos - Dutty Love Read our interviews, reviews and opinion pieces over at shout-louder.com. Follow us on social @shoutlouderzine.