John Robb: The renowned musician and journalist discusses a DIY grassroots approach to a vegan future, his bestselling book The History of Goth, and his friendship with Dale Vince and Chris Packham

John Robb is an English musician and journalist best known as the bassist and singer for the mid-1980s band .  He writes for and runs the website and a monthly music magazine of the same name. He has written several books on music and pens a column in Viva!life. John and Faye catch up at BIMM in Bristol to chat about a green future, and how that will look, his eleventh book The History of Goth, his relationships with Dale Vince and Chris Packham, all things music, fitness, and a brief history of space and time.  In this conversation, John and Faye discuss topics, such as:  Growing up in Blackpool in the 60s and 70s John’s love of dinosaurs  Calling up Kurt Cobain’s mum to speak to Kurt in 89 John’s band The Membranes   Solfeggio frequencies, the importance of energy, and the expansion of the universe A DIY and grassroots approach to transforming veganism, conservation and building a better future How John came to pen a column for Viva!life His eleventh book, and bestseller The Art of Darkness: A History of Goth    Find out more on John Robb here: johnrobbofficial.com  About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2023. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.   This podcast is sponsored by Viva! partners, ; an ethical insurance broker making positive changes in the natural world by helping wildlife and nature charities.