Shawna Potter returns for her third appearance on Interview Under Fire as we dive into War On Women’s upcoming fifth studio album, Time Under Tension, out May 8 via Smartpunk Records. We discuss the urgency and vulnerability behind the new material, the evolution of the band’s sound, returning to the road, and what makes this next chapter feel especially energized.
We also explore Shawna’s work beyond the band — from creating safer spaces and advocacy to her work as an intimacy coordinator, author, and podcast host — and how those experiences shape her perspective as both an artist and activist. Alongside the emotional weight of songs like “Messages Unsent,” this conversation touches on music, growth, and community with one of punk’s most thoughtful voices. War On Women’s Time Under Tension arrives May 8.
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Shawna’s work outside of WOW: Shawna Potter