the indie alternative with chris olden
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -A Guardian podcast of the week. (Formally Back to BritPop)
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Unbelievable Truth - Andy Yorke and Nigel Powell
November 11, 2022 19:44 - 48 minutes - 61 MBWelcome to another episode! This week Andy Yorke and Nigel Powell of Unbelievable Truth join me to discuss the bands influences, their song writing process, getting signed and loads more. Unbelievable truth were such an influence on my own music so this was an absolute joy. You can follow Andy and Nigel on twitter below (while its still here) Andy Nigel As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's...
The Montrose Avenue - Paul Williams & Matt Everitt
October 28, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 47.3 MBThis episode Paul Williams and Matt Everitt join me to talk about The Montrose Avenue and the Demon re-issue of their debut album Thirty Days Out. Paul and Matt share anecdotes from the bands time in Japan, the recording and writing of the album and their influences. I had a lot of fun recording this one and both were very generous with their time. You can pick up a copy of the re-issue on vinyl here; Demon.com Paul and Matt on Twitter; Paul Matt As always, thank you so much for yo...
Ryan Kershaw
October 16, 2022 18:54 - 26 minutes - 34 MBIn the first of what I hope to be 'showcase' episodes of the podcast. I'm delighted to be joined by Ryan Kershaw. We talk about his musical journey so far and his musical influences. Ryan has his debut single out next month (November 4th) with an album due in January. Make sure you follow Ryan on the socials and you can pre-order his music below! Vinyl preorder available from www.ryankershaw.com As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financial...
BIS - Manda Rin & Sci-Fi Steven
October 06, 2022 00:01 - 23 minutes - 30.5 MBThis episode Amanda and Steven of BIS join me to talk about their 5th studio album 'Systems Music for Home Defense' and the upcoming tour. They shed light on the recording and writing process and loads more! For the tour dates and album details hit the link below! bisnation.com As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a coffee And you c...
James Walsh - Starsailor
September 29, 2022 00:01 - 32 minutes - 42.4 MBOn this episode I'm delighted to be joined by James Walsh. James talks about the recent 20 year anniversary tour of their debut album Love is Here, his formative years, song writing process and forthcoming new material. I really enjoyed talking with with james who was very generous with his time. Keep up to date with Starsailor and James's solo news here. starsailorband.co.uk jameswalshofficial As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially...
CUD - Will Potter
September 22, 2022 00:01 - 32 minutes - 41.2 MBWelcome back! On this episode I was delighted to speak again to Will Potter of CUD. Will talked about the forthcoming 30 year anniversary tour of Asquarius, how the band were formed, musical influences and the writing process of their new material. I had a great time catching up with Will again and it was great to get the low down on whats next for Martin Bland and Geezer! Here are links to the bands website where you can get tickets to for the tour and the hear about forthcoming releases....
Alex White - The Electric Soft Parade
August 20, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 56.3 MBOn the episode I'm joined by Alex White one half of Brighton's The Electric Soft Parade. Alex provides an insight into the bands early influences, their rise to fame and their writing and recording process. As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a coffee And you can follow me on the socials: Twitter Instagram Facebook
Mike Heaton - Embrace
August 03, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 31 MBHey All! On this episode I had a great chat with Mike Heaton of Embrace. Mike talks about the writing and recording of their upcoming new album 'How to be a person like other people' which is released at the end of the month and the upcoming tour. Mike also shares his musical influences and hair metal days! Details of the album and upcoming tour can be found here; embrace.co.uk As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep thing...
Paul Laird. Author of The Birth and Impact of Britpop
June 30, 2022 00:01 - 35 minutes - 45 MBWelcome back! on this episode I have a fascinating chat with Paul Laird whose new book The Birth and Impact of Britpop explores this musical phenomenon in a refreshing and personal way. Paul marries his encyclopedic knowledge of music with some very frank, introspective observations and anecdotes. If you are a lover of the era and books on the well known, and not so well known artists that inhabited it, then you really should check it out. Here is a link to the book below; The-Birth...
David Gedge - The Wedding Present
April 08, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 44.2 MBThis episode I'm joined by David Gedge of The Wedding Present. David talks to me about his musical influences, his song writing process, the continuation of the Sea Monsters 30th anniversary tour and lots more. Really enjoyed this one, links to the website are below. scopitones.co.uk As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a coffee An...
Michele Stodart
April 01, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutes - 62.6 MBThis episode Michele Stodart joins me to talk about her early musical influences, how she approaches song writing, collaborations and lots more. Really enjoyed this one. Please do check out Michele's solo work. Links to her patreon and socials are below! www.patreon.com/michelestodart michele-stodart.bandcamp.com twitter.com/MicheleStodart www.facebook.com/MicheleStodart As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ti...
Tom McRae
March 25, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 54.9 MBAbsolutely delighted to be joined by one of the UK's finest song writers Tom McRae. Tom talks about his writing process, collaborations, how he approaches a new album and loads more. So honored to speak to Tom who was incredibly generous. New material and Tour on the horizon! https://tommcrae.com As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a c...
*Update Episode*
March 18, 2022 16:40 - 1 minute - 2.64 MBHello! Unfortunately this is not a regular episode but an update to inform you all that its becoming increasingly difficult if not impossible to release episodes on a weekly / regular basis. As you know I’m not part of any network and without sponsorship it’s becoming really hard to secure guests and share their stories with you as regularly as I have been doing over the last two years or so. I have some potential guests lined up these will be put out on a completely ad hoc basis. Doing ...
Charlotte Cooper - The Subways
March 05, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this episode Charlotte Cooper of The Subways joins me to talk about writing and recording their new album, early influences, the legacy of Rock and Roll Queen and loads more! Keep up to date with the new album release and tour dates here: www.thesubways.net As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a coffee And you can follow me on the soci...
Turin Brakes - Gale Paridjanian
February 26, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 41.6 MBThis episode I'm delighted to be joined by Gale Paridjanian from Turin Brakes. Gales joins to talk about the writing and recording process of his debut solo album HIFILOFI SCIFIWIFI. We also talk a bit about Turin Brakes and future releases! Make sure to check out Gale's album as its ace... Links below! On Vinyl Amazon Music As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a...
Charley Stone
February 26, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 51.6 MBOn this episode I am delighted to be joined by Charley Stone. Charley has worked with many bands over the years and we talk about her time with Salad, Gay Dad and Sleeper. We also talk about Charley's musical influences and solo writing and recording process. Links are below! Charley on Spotify Charley on BandCamp As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffe...
The Cardigans - Magnus Sveningsson
February 18, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 48.7 MBThis episode Magnus Sveningsson bass master from The Cardigans joins me talk about the bands beginnings, musical influences, studio time and his solo projects. Great stuff from Magnus here who was very generous with his time! Links to his new solo project Råå are below - check it out! Råå - Spelar Pierce & von Euler Råå - Ljungens Lag Råå - Skånes Järnvägar As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along,...
Jane Savidge - Author. PR Savidge & Best
February 12, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 41.5 MBThis episode I go back to Britpop with Jane Savidge co-founder and head of public relations company Savage & Best. Jane is widely credited as being one of the main instigators of the Britpop movement in the '90s. Jane talks about her first book 'Lunch With The Wild Frontiers: A History Of Britpop And Excess in 13 and a 1/2 Chapters' published in May 2019. We also talk about her new book 'Here They Come With Their Make-Up On: Suede, Coming Up . . . And More Adventures Beyond The Wild Front...
Ed Harcourt
February 05, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 39.2 MBThis episode I'm Joined by Ed Harcourt. Ed talks about his new band Loup Garoux which features Cass Browne and Richard Jones. We also discuss his solo material, his writing process and a lot more. Listen to Loup Garoux here: loupgaroux.com Ed's Music is here: edharcourtmusic.com As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a coffee And you c...
Sleeper - Jon Stewart
February 02, 2022 18:20 - 29 minutes - 43.3 MBOn this episode Jon Stewart joins me to talk about his new book,"Dylan, Lennon, Marx & God" Sleeper, The Wedding Present and his time in the states. Buy Jon's book here: Dylan, Lennon, Marx & God As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a coffee And you can follow me on the socials: Twitter Instagram Facebook
Britpop Bands Knockout Tournament Part 2 with James from the Oasis Podcast
January 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIts finally here! part two of my collaboration with the Oasis podcast. If you have not yet heard part one make sure you pop over to the Oasis podcast platform and listen to that first. Links below! podcasts.apple.com spotify.com As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! Buy me a coffee And you can follow me on the socials: Twitter Instagram F...
Sea Fever - Iwan Gronow
January 26, 2022 18:32 - 26 minutes - 41.6 MBOn this episode I'm joined by Iwan Gronow of Sea Fever. Sea Fever is a five piece collective fronted by Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr) on vocals and guitars, alongside singer Beth Cassidy (Section 25), the band also features New Order’s Tom Chapman and Phil Cunningham (Marion) with Elliot Barlow on drums. Iwan talks about how they came to collaborate together and their writing and recording process. Check out their music here: seafeverband.com As always, thank you so much for your sup...
Kathryn Williams
January 20, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 57.4 MBThis episode I'm joined by the amazingly talented Kathryn Williams. Kathryn discusses her early musical influences, the song writing process and her forthcoming album and live dates. Head over to Kathryn's website below for all the details on her anthology box set and other releases. kathrynwilliams.co.uk As always, thank you so much for your support! If you would like to contribute financially to help keep things ticking along, here's a link where you can buy me a virtual coffee! ...
The Slow Show - Rob Goodwin
January 14, 2022 20:08 - 19 minutes - 31.2 MBWelcome to season 4! On this episode I'm joined by Rob Goodwin lead vocalist of the The Slow Show. we discuss their writing and recording process, his musical influences and the new album and tour. The Slow Show.com As always, thank you so much for your support! Buy me a coffee Twitter Instagram Facebook
James Mcmahon’s Top 5
January 01, 2022 16:10 - 39 minutes - 49 MBHappy New Year all! This episode James Mcmahon shares his top 5 '90s indie tunes. Please check out his podcasts and projects in the links below: http://linktr.ee/jamesjammcmahon jamesjammcmahon.com As always, thank you so much for your support! Buy me a coffee Twitter Instagram Facebook
Sam Shiner’s Top 5
December 27, 2021 17:09 - 30 minutes - 50 MBHappy Twixmas! In this special bonus episode Sam Shiner picks her top 5 '90s indie bangers. Follow Sam on Twitter! As always, thank you so much for your support! Buy me a coffee Twitter Instagram Facebook
Geezer - Will Potter & Martin Bland
December 18, 2021 01:00 - 35 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this episode I speak to Will Potter about his kickstarter campaign for the comic series about Geezer the UK's best least known Britpop band. Will also talks about his time in CUD and how its influenced the project. I was also incredibly lucky to speak to Martin Bland the legendary Geezer front man. links to support the Kick starter are below Geezer Kickstarter Geezer on Twitter As always, thank you so much for your support! Buy me a coffee Twitter Instagram Facebook
Podcast Update Episode
December 04, 2021 16:05 - 2 minutes - 3.98 MBHey all. Sorry its been so long. I thought I'd pop on to give you all an update on the podcast. Those who follow on social media might have noticed the changes to the show name. I explain the reasons why in the episode. As always, thank you so much for your support! Buy me a coffee Twitter Instagram Facebook
Symposium - Wojtek Godzisz
November 07, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 60.7 MBWelcome back! On this episode I'm joined by Wojtek Godzisz of Symposium. We talk about his musical influences, song writing, how the band formed and Bruce Willis! Check out Wojtek website below for his solo recordings! wojtekgodziszmusic.bandcamp.com Wojtek on Facebook Wojtek on Twitter Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Tiger - Dan Laidler
October 23, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 50.5 MBThis episode I had a lovely chat with Dan Laidler of Tiger. We talk about his musical influences, forming the band, song writing and loads more. Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Catatonia - Owen Powell
October 16, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 72.8 MBWelcome to another episode! This week Owen Powell joins me to talk about Catatonia, song writing, recording in lock down and his new solo material as Don Ya Ya (which is ace). I had great fun recording this one so hope you enjoy! Listen to Don Ya Ya Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Goya Dress - Astrid Williamson
October 09, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 48.2 MBOn this episode it was a great privilege to be joined by Astrid Williamson. Astrid talks about her musical influences, forming Goya Dress and writing and recording her solo albums. Listen to Astrid's music here: astridwilliamson.co.uk Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Carter USM - Jim Bob
September 24, 2021 00:00 - 46 minutes - 59.8 MBIt was an absolute pleasure to be joined by Jim Bob for this episode. Jim talks about his musical influences, how Carter were formed and the writing / recording process for his solo material especially his latest album 'Who do we hate now'. Here's a link to Jim Bob's website. jim-bob.co.uk Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Hefner - Darren Hayman
September 17, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 62.7 MBDelighted to be joined by Darren Hayman on this episode. Darren talks about his formative years and what inspired him to become a musician. We discuss Hefner and his current musical projects including his new album and the re-release of more classic Hefner LPs on vinyl. Click the link below to listen all of Darren's current releases: hefnet.com Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
The Soup Dragons - Jim McCulloch
September 11, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 45 MBThis week I'm joined by Jim McCulloch. Jim talks about all of his musical projects over the years from The BMX Bandits, The Soup Dragons, Superstar and Snow Goose. He also talks about what it was like to write and record his first solo album. Links to all Jim's recordings can be found below: https://linktr.ee/jimmcculloch violetterecords.com/artist/jim-mcculloch Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Heavy Stereo - Nick Jones
September 04, 2021 00:01 - 32 minutes - 39.8 MBThis episode Nick Jones of Heavy Stereo joins me to talk about the 25th anniversary and re-issue of their debut album Déjà Voodoo. Nick talks about signing to Creation, recording the album, his musical influences and loads more. You can pre-order the album which is released on the 17th September via the link below: Buy Deja Voodoo Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
The Sea Horses - Chris Helme
August 28, 2021 10:40 - 40 minutes - 47.9 MBOn this episode it was my great pleasure to speak to Chris Helme. Chris talks about his time in the Sea Horses, song writing, collaborations over the years and lots more. The link to Chris's web page is below for details on his live shows and information on his solo material and upcoming album. chrishelme.co.uk Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Chris Helme
August 28, 2021 10:40 - 40 minutes - 47.9 MBOn this episode it was my great pleasure to speak to Chris Helme. Chris talks about his time in the Sea Horses, song writing, collaborations over the years and lots more. The link to Chris's web page is below for details on his live shows and information on his solo material and upcoming album. chrishelme.co.uk Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Pimlico - Wesley Doyle
August 19, 2021 00:02 - 41 minutes - 64.1 MBThis episode I'm joined by Wesley Doyle from power pop quartet Pimlico. Wesley gives a fascinating insight into what it was like to be part of the Britpop scene in the 90's, his early musical influences, getting signed and loads more! I really enjoyed chatting to Wesley and appreciate him giving up his time for the pod. follow Wesley and Pimlico on twitter here; Wesley Doyle Pimlico Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter...
The Wonder Stuff - Miles Hunt
August 06, 2021 01:00 - 43 minutes - 70.8 MBOn this episode, indie legend Miles Hunt joins me to talk about his musical influences, The Wonder Stuff, collaborations, life in lock down, writing new material and future projects. Thank you Miles for an amazing interview! Keep updated with all Miles and The Wonder Stuff's future gigs and releases. thewonderstuff.co.uk Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
60 Ft. Dolls - Richard J Parfitt
July 29, 2021 23:10 - 36 minutes - 55.1 MBRichard J Parfitt joins me this episode to talk about the mighty 60 Ft. Dolls. We discuss his musical influences, early music memories, forming the band and his songwriting and teaching career. Follow Richard on Twitter Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Theaudience / The Helicopter of the Holy Ghost - Billy Reeves
July 24, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 49.4 MBWelcome to season 3! We kick off episode 1 with Billy Reeves. Billy talks us through his musical career to date which includes forming Theaudience with Sophie Ellis-Bextor in 96, Yours in 2000 and his new project The Helicopter of the Holy Ghost which features Mark Morris and Crayola Lectern. It is an amazing story and Billy gives a fascinating insight to how the new album 'Afters' was put together. Listen to the singles below: www.thothg.com Follow the band on Twitter Buy me a coffee...
The Boo Radleys - Sice
July 16, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 39.3 MBSeason 2 Bonus episode with Sice from the Boo Radleys. Very fortunate to get to speak to Sice for the podcast. Sice talks about his early musical influences, the ups and downs of the '90s music scene and the forthcoming new material. Link to the excellent new single is below! Links to the new single “A Full Syringe And Memories Of You” The Boo Radleys on Twitter Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listen...
The Farm - Peter Hooton
June 24, 2021 00:00 - 56 minutes - 86.9 MBIt's the end of season 2 and I'm going out with a bang! This week indie legend Peter Hooton joins me to talk about The Farm, musical influences, the bands evolution over the years, record deals and the anthem that is 'All Together Now' Peter was fantastic and hopefully will come back on the pod again. For gig information and links to their merch, see link below: thefarmmusic.co.uk Peter on Twitter Vote for Back to BritPop in the British Podcast Awards here. Buy me a coffee on ko-fi ...
Superstar - Joe McAlinden
June 18, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 52.9 MBThe episode Joe McAlinden joins me to talk about Superstar. We discuss his influences and formative years and the highs and lows of being in the band. Its a cracking interview so hope you enjoy! joemcalinden.com Joe on Twitter Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
Inspiral Carpets - Tom Hingley
June 04, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to another episode. This week Tom Hingley joins me to talk about his book Carpet Burns, Life with Inspiral Carpets, musical influences and loads more. Click the link below to buy the book and get tickets to one of Toms solo gigs. tomhingley.co.uk Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
BMX Bandits - Duglas T Stewart
May 21, 2021 00:04 - 56 minutes - 70.4 MBWelcome to another episode! This week the wonderful and charming Duglas T Stewart of the BMX Bandits joins me to talk about TV theme tunes, musical influences, songwriting, Creation records, that Kurt Cobain quote, being supported by Oasis and much more! The 30 year anniversary remastered album Star Wars is out now. bmxbandits.net Thank you again for listening, below are links to all the ways you can support the pod. Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website...
Octopus - Marc Shearer
May 14, 2021 00:02 - 42 minutes - 65.9 MBWelcome to another episode! This week I'm joined by Marc shearer of Octopus. It is an amazingly candid chat about Marc's experiences being in the band in the '90s. From 4 track heaven to tour tomfoolery! Thank you again for listening, below are links to all the ways you can support the pod. Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook In...
Animals That Swim - Hank Starrs
May 07, 2021 00:03 - 29 minutes - 36.7 MBOn this weeks episode I am delighted to be joined by Hank Starrs of Animals That Swim! Hank shares stories of the bands formative years, the '90s indie scene, making movies and Bob Ross! Enjoy. Hank imdb.com Hank on Insta Animals That Swim on Facebook Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta
S*M*A*S*H - Ed Borrie
April 30, 2021 00:02 - 31 minutes - 50.9 MBThis episode the brilliant Ed Borrie talks to me about S*M*A*S*H. We discuss forming the band in the late 80's, musical influences, life on tour and new solo material! Its a fantastic insight into life in the band. The documentary Flawed is Beautiful is on Amazon here- Flawed is Beautiful Catch all the latest music and posts from Ed here- Ed Borrie on Facebook SMASH on Facebook Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com T...