the indie alternative with chris olden

Echobelly - Glenn Johansson

April 15, 2021 00:01 - 23 minutes - 37.3 MB

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be joined by Glenn Johansson of Echobelly. Glenn talks about the recent re-master and re-release of their early 2000 releases 'People are Expensive' and 'Gravity Pulls' also his musical influences and the formative years of Echobelly. Visit their website to pick up the latest re-masters. echobelly.com Click the links below for the social media and virtual coffee / pint! Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is belo...

Republica - Saffron

April 08, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 24.4 MB

This episode I was delighted to be joined by Saffron from Republica! Saffron looks back at the bands formative years and the prospect of releasing new material and performing live again very soon. It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Saffron and I think you will enjoy our lock down natter. republicamusic.co.uk Click the links below for the social media and virtual coffee / pint! Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com ...

Daniel Rachel - Author of Don't Look Back in Anger

April 01, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 47.2 MB

This week award winning author Daniel Rachel joins me to talk about his book Don't Look Back in Anger: The rise and fall of Cool Britannia told by those who were there. It's recently been re-released in paperback and extremely well put together. We talk about the inspiration behind the book, Daniel’s musical career and loads more. Visit Daniels website for more information on his other books and where to buy them from. danielrachel.com Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The...

Northern Uproar - Leon Meya

March 25, 2021 23:01 - 24 minutes - 29.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of Back to Britpop. This week I'm delighted to be joined by Leon Meya of Northern Uproar. Its an open and honest chat with Leon who talks about the highs and lows of the era and his experiences with the record industry. Northern Uproar 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

Dubstar

March 18, 2021 00:01 - 31 minutes - 46.6 MB

This week I'm joined by the friendliest people in pop Sarah Blackwood and Chris Wilkie from Dubstar. Sarah and Chris share their musical influences, insights into the writing process and much more... You can check out their new material and remixes via the link below; dubstarofficial 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

Jocasta - Tim Arnold

March 12, 2021 00:01 - 23 minutes - 36 MB

Welcome to another episode! This week Tim Arnold talks to me about his first forays into the music industry with Jocasta, musical influences and what hes been up to since (which is a podcast series in itself!) timarnold.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

Terrorvision - Tony Wright

March 05, 2021 00:01 - 29 minutes - 47.8 MB

Welcome to another BritRock edition of the podcast. This episode Tony Wright from Terrorvision joins me to to talk about his formative years, influences and loads more. Its another packed show. terrorvision.com 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

The Kynd - Danny Tipping

February 26, 2021 00:01 - 21 minutes - 33 MB

On this episode Danny Tipping from The Kynd joins me to talk about the bands formative years, the Buckinghamshire scene, working with Andy Bell of Ride / Oasis and the all important return to the stage with their forthcoming gigs celebrating 25 years since the release of their debut single 'Egotripper'. there's also a 2nd album on the way! The Kynd online If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My ot...

Mogwai - Stuart Braithwaite

February 19, 2021 00:01 - 21 minutes - 32.8 MB

Welcome to a BritRock edition of the podcast. This episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Stuart Braithwaite from Mogwai. Stuart talks about the bands formative years and the new album 'As the love continues' which is available now. mogwai.scot If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) 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...

Longpigs - Crispin Hunt

February 19, 2021 00:01 - 27 minutes - 44.4 MB

On this episode I was delighted to be joined by Crispin Hunt from Longpigs. Crispin discusses the bands formative years, getting signed, the fix streaming campaign and lots more. Crispin on Twitter If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) 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 Faceb...

The Supernaturals - James McColl

February 14, 2021 00:01 - 44 minutes - 69.7 MB

Welcome to season 2! In episode 1 i managed to speak to James McColl of the Supernaturals. James talks about their early touring years, recording the debut album and some fantastic Fish (Marrillion) anecdotes! If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) 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! ...

Best of Part Four

January 15, 2021 00:01 - 27 minutes - 45.8 MB

Best of part four features, Kermit of Black Grape, Danny McNamara from Embrace, Dan O'Farrell of Accrington Stanley and Steven Chandra from ADF! Stay tuned till the end to hear the full version of the intro music. Some shameless promotion! My band's failed single release from the early 00's! If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpod...

Best of Part Three

January 08, 2021 00:01 - 34 minutes - 55.9 MB

Best of part three features, Rick McMurray of Ash, Steven Clark of Bis, Tjinder Singh of Cornershop and Tiny from Ultrasound! If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) 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

Best of Part Two

December 31, 2020 00:01 - 24 minutes - 41.4 MB

Best of part two features, Mark Cope, Andrew Montgomery, Marijne Van der Vlugt, Damon Minchella and Scott Morris. If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) 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

Best of Part One

December 21, 2020 07:54 - 27 minutes - 44.2 MB

Best of part one features, Rick Witter, Miki Berenyi, Jake Shillingford, Mathew Priest, Matt James and Matt Everitt. If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) 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

Asian Dub Foundation - Steven Chandra Savale

December 18, 2020 00:05 - 34 minutes - 55.2 MB

Welcome to another episode of Back to BritPop, Steven Chandra Savale of Asian Dub Foundation and I manage to avoid talking about BritPop altogether! Its a real fascinating insight into the founding years of ADF, Stevens first forays into writing and recording music and the latest accidental Brexit number one plans with new single 'Coming over here' which features Stewart Lee. Visit the web sight to get the details of how you can download and support the cause! asiandubfoundation.com ...

Black Grape - Paul 'Kermit' Leveridge

December 04, 2020 00:05 - 26 minutes - 41.5 MB

Welcome to another episode! This week Paul Leveridge AKA Kermit joins me to talk about Black Grape and his first hip hop crew Ruthless Rap Assassins. Its another amazingly candid conversation which was great fun to record. Visit the Black Grape website to book tickets for the re-scheduled 25 year anniversary tour of 'It's Great When You're Straight' blackgrapemusic.com If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee...

Embrace - Danny McNamara

November 27, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 56.4 MB

This episode Danny McNamara from the sublime Embrace joins me to talk about the bands formative years, songwriting, first gigs, getting signed and loads more. It's another packed one! Head over to the Embrace website and get involved in the Secret List! embrace.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

Ash - Rick McMurray

November 20, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 60.2 MB

Its another packed episode this week. Rick McMurray joins me to talk all things Ash! We have a deep dive chat about the bands formative years and beyond. Massive thanks to Rick for taking the time to talk to me, it was a really fun episode to record. Follow Rick on Twitter Ash Official.com 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

Menswear - Matt Everitt

November 06, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 40.1 MB

Hi and welcome to another episode! This week it was my great pleasure to chat to Matt Everitt about the Menswear. Matt talks about the Camden scene, joining the band, Top of the Pops and a whole load more. Matt on Twitter [email protected] 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

BIS - Steven Clark

October 29, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 66.9 MB

Hey! welcome to another episode of Back to BritPop! This week I'm joined by Sci-Fi Steven of Bis. We had a fantastic natter about the band's early influences, getting signed, playing live and a heap load more! Steven was great and I thank him for his support. For all the latest Bis news hit the link below; bisnation.com Buy buy me a coffee on ko-fi hit the link below; ko-fi.com My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listening and ...

Cornershop - Tjinder Singh

October 23, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 48.8 MB

Another episode, another fine guest! This week its Tjinder Singh of Cornershop. We discuss the early years of the band, their collaborations, writing process and loads more. Tjinder was fantastic and it was an absolute pleasure to speak to him. Cornershop on Twitter Tjinder on Twitter Buy buy me a coffee on ko-fi hit the link below; ko-fi.com My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the...

Ocean Colour Scene - Damon Minchella

October 16, 2020 15:17 - 30 minutes - 38.7 MB

Welcome to episode 12! This week Damon Minchella of Ocean Colour Scene talks to me about his musical influences how the band were formed, first album faux pas and much more. Damon on Twitter oceancolourscene.com Buy buy me a coffee on ko-fi hit the link below; ko-fi.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta

Ultrasound - Tiny

October 10, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 31.8 MB

Welcome to episode 11! This week I'm joined by the very charming Tiny of Ultrasound. Hailing from Yorkshire the band released their first double album 'Everything Picture' in 1999 on Nude records. Tiny talks to me about the bands early years, their reforming in 2010 and the re-scheduled tour for 2021! ultrasoundband.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta

Salad - Marijne Van der Vlugt

September 26, 2020 19:36 - 30 minutes - 39 MB

This episode Marijne Van der Vlugt joins me to talk all things Salad. We discuss the new Salad releases, their plans for the the future and delve into the past. How they formed and broke the scene. Marijne was fantastically candid and super cool. saladband.com Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta

The Bluetones - Scott Morris

September 19, 2020 07:39 - 22 minutes - 36.3 MB

Welcome back! This episode I was delighted to be joined by Scott Morris of The Bluetones. Speaking to me from Japan, Scott gives an insight into the bands formative years. How they formed, getting a manager, creating their own label and much more. Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta

Accrington Stanley - Dan O'Farrell

September 12, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 54.8 MB

This episode I'm joined by Dan O'Farrell of Accrington Stanley. Accrington Stanley were formed in Southampton in 1986, the teenage creation of singer/songwriter/guitarist Dan and keyboardist Richard Barrett. Immediately playing gigs in their home town, they became significant players in the vibrant South Coast music scene of the time. Dan on Twitter accrington-stanley.com Wiki Peel Thank you for listening and don't forget to follow me on the socials! Twitter Facebook Insta

Geneva - Andrew Montgomery

August 29, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 49.5 MB

On this episode of Back to BritPop I'm joined by Geneva's Andrew Montgomery. Andrew was fantastic and delved into the early days of Geneva, their musical influences, the Aberdeen scene, signing to Nude and loads more. Geneva were criminally underrated at the time and Andrew has one of the most sublime vocal styles of his generation. Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave a review, rate and get involved on the below social media platforms. Twitter Facebook Insta

The Candyskins - Mark Cope

August 22, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 54.9 MB

Hey its episode 6! this week Mark Cope of The Candyskins joins me to talk about the Oxford scene, American dreams, record label hell and much more. Was such a pleasure to speak to Mark he was an absolute gent! Mark Cope Twitter Back to BritPop on the socials; Twitter Facebook Insta

Gene - Matt James

August 15, 2020 08:09 - 30 minutes - 38.5 MB

This episode I'm joined by Matt James of Gene. Matt gives a real insight into the early days of Gene, meeting Martin Rossiter, the early studio sessions, influences, the indie scene and much more. Matt's Twitter Gene on Twitter Back to BritPop on the socials; Twitter Facebook Insta

Dodgy - Mathew Priest

August 08, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 48.6 MB

Its episode 4! This episode Mathew Priest from Dodgy talks to me about the bands early years, musical influences, courting record companies and publishers and club residencies. Enjoy! Dodgy Twitter Dodgy.com Matt on Twitter Back to BritPop on the socials; Twitter Facebook Insta

My Life Story - Jake Shillingford

August 02, 2020 19:03 - 33 minutes - 41.5 MB

This episode Jake Shillingford shares stories of the early indie club scene and how My Life Story were formed out of an urge to create a cinematic sound. My Life Story Website Back to BritPop on the socials; Twitter Facebook Insta

LUSH - Miki Berenyi

August 02, 2020 19:01 - 39 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this episode I get to talk to Miki from LUSH. Miki gives us a great incite into what it was like trying to break the US and returning to an ever changing music scene in the UK. Miki on Twitter Piroshka LUSH FB Buy buy me a coffee on ko-fi hit the link below; ko-fi.com Back to BritPop on the socials; Twitter Facebook Insta

Shed Seven - Rick Witter

August 02, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this first episode of the Back to BritPop Podcast I talk to Rick Witter of Shed Seven. Hailing from York in 1990 they were one of the bands which contributed to the Britpop music scene and are still going strong. Follow Rick on Twitter. Shed Seven website Buy buy me a coffee on ko-fi hit the link below; ko-fi.com Back to BritPop on the socials; Twitter Facebook Insta