"We'd Still Be Doing This If Nobody Knew Who We Were" - Those Damn Crows Interview

I chat with Those Damn Crows guitarist Ian Thomas aka "Shiner" backstage at Download Festival 2026. Fresh from a huge festival performance and following a Number 1 album, Shane reflects on the band's journey, songwriting, perseverance and what it really takes to succeed in music.

The conversation covers practice vs talent, rhythm guitar, songwriting, heavy guitar strings, favourite songs from the Those Damn Crows catalogue and the band's remarkable rise from local gigs to major festival stages. If you're a guitarist, songwriter or aspiring musician, this interview is packed with practical advice and inspiration.