Josh Parkinson on Drum & Bass, ADHD and Creative Chaos

We talk about Josh’s journey into music, from discovering drum & bass at a young age through Shy FX and pirate radio culture, to learning confidence through DJing and finding creative identity while studying at art college.

The conversation moves through ADHD, therapy, self medication, childhood anger and the complicated relationship between creativity and chaos. Josh reflects on confidence, escapism, emotional baggage and the different ways people learn to manage themselves while navigating creative industries.

It’s an honest and wide ranging chat about music, identity, mental health and the experiences that shape creative people behind the scenes.

Josh’s drink of choice:

English Breakfast Tea

Josh’s Song:

Shy FX & T Power – Feelings

https://youtu.be/a8girPCgHE0?si=4ZC5iIvh4Opgsdjv

Josh’s links:

https://www.instagram.com/joshparkinson/

https://itsjoshparkinson.com/

Big thank you to The Collective Acoustics:

https://www.tcacoustics.co.uk/

Toasts & Jams links:

https://linktr.ee/toastsandjams

Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gf...

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