On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I’m joined by Sonia of Weakened Friends for a powerful conversation about resisting numbness, reclaiming creative freedom, and screaming without self-censorship when the world feels heavy.

We dive deep into the band’s latest album, Feels Like Hell, a raw, instinct-driven response to burnout, apathy, and the quiet nihilism of modern life. Sonia opens up about the emotional toll of overthinking their previous record Quitter, and how intentionally doing the opposite this time: writing fast, trusting impulse, and letting songs stay sharp and unpolished-reignited their creative spirit.

This conversation explores art as resistance, songwriting as a form of world-building, and the importance of being loud, honest, and emotionally present in a time when so much music feels restrained or muted. We also talk about identity, creative burnout, post-punk energy, and what it means to imagine better worlds through sound.

Honest, cathartic, and unfiltered ; this episode hits straight to the solar plexus.