S4 E1: Donald Johnson

Is there a better way to kick off Season 4, than with Donald Johnson, the rhythm-and-beats maestro of A Certain Ratio?

This episode has bags of laughs and stories. It's also a compelling masterclass in the power of the experimental mindset and the extraordinary journey that it can take you on in life. Curiosity, adaptability, mental agility, trusting one's own judgement, strong relationships, imagination, open mindedness, resourcefulness, accepting and understanding, collaborative - I'm struck by how these are the essence of Donald's mindset.

A Certain Ratio are one of the few pioneers and innovators that not only survived, but thrived in the aftermath of punk. For me, it’s their individual and collective experimental approach to creativity that’s at the heart of this and, as Donald puts it, their fear of being boring that pushes them to a different level. And they're still pushing the boundaries 40 years after forming.

In short, it was a joy and an honour!

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I Wanna Jump Like Dee Dee is the music podcast that does music interviews differently.

Giles Sibbald talks to musicians, DJ’s and producers about how they use an experimental mindset in every part of their lives.

- brought to you from the mothership of the experimental mindset™
- cover art by Giles Sibbald
- doodle logo and art by Tide Adesanya, Coppie and Paste