Mark Bowen on IDLES, Leaving Dentistry, Creativity & Florence + The Machine
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This week on Wasted Creatives, I sit down with Mark Bowen from IDLES.
Mark’s story goes from dentistry to Glastonbury, from working in dental practice to becoming part of one of the most distinctive and important bands in modern music.
We talk about his early love of music, studying dentistry, working as a dentist while IDLES were beginning to grow, and what it was like trying to balance a professional career with life on tour.
Mark also shares how IDLES approach creativity, why intention sits at the centre of every project, and how the band think about their albums, live shows, visuals, audience and identity.
We also get into Glastonbury, Grammy nominations, staying grounded, family life, success, and his recent creative work connected with Florence + The Machine.
Topics include:
• Growing up with music
• Choosing dentistry
• Working as a dentist while touring
• Leaving dentistry for IDLES
• Building the band’s sound and identity
• The creative process behind IDLES
• Why intention matters
• Glastonbury and major live shows
• Grammy nominations and success
• Florence + The Machine
• Family life and staying grounded
• Building a creative life outside the traditional path
Wasted Creatives is hosted by Michael Crilly
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