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The Scene was Dead Anyway
#23 - Q and Not U - Conversation with Chris Richards
This is episode number 23 and on the podcast today I’m joined by Chris Richards of Q and Not U!! From the official Dischord Records biography page: "John Davis, Harris Klahr and Chris Richards, formed Q And Not U in the summer of 1998 (along with former member Matt Borlik) and began playing out in November of that year. The band's first release, the "Hot and Informed" single, came out in April 2000 followed by the band's debut full-length, "No Kill No Beep Beep," released in October of 2000. After mu...
2021-07-15
49 min
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#22 - Total Victory - Conversation with Dan Brookes
Dan Brookes is the lead vocalist and frontman for arguably the UK’s best modern day post-punk band – Total Victory. They sight influences such as The Fall, Sleaford Mods, and Dischord Records American post-hardcore punk band ‘Hoover’. Formed around 14 years ago – they have released three studio albums – The Pyramid of Privilege, National Service, and English Martyrs.
2021-06-27
1h 11
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#21 - Bilge Pump - Conversation with Neil Turpin
The incredible drumming genius Neil Turpin of Bilge Pump! More details to follow...
2021-06-03
1h 16
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#20 - Hey Colossus - Conversation with Chris Summerlin
On the show today - underground DIY music stalwart - Chris Summerlin of Hey Colossus and formerly/currently Reynolds, Wolves of Greece, Lords, Last of the real Hardmen, Felix, Kogumaza, Grey Hairs, Haress, and Dusty Bible!! We talk about HC's latest album Dances/Curses, U.S. Maple's interesting live performances, Deerhunter's epic soundchecks, and three records that changed his life! Plus everything in between!!
2021-05-18
1h 09
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#19 - Do Your Best - Conversation with Kalum Winters
Kalum Winters runs a record label and promotion based out of Manchester, UK called - Do Your Best. In this episode we talk about recent releases on his label, DIY ethics and gigs, plus what's on the horizon for Do Your Best in terms of real live shows!
2021-05-06
49 min
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#18 - Part Chimp - Conversation with Tim Cedar
This is episode #18 and today I have a very special guest on the show. His band has spanned over 20 years and released five studio albums through Rock Action Records, Play it Again Sam, and Monitor Records. Described by some as the “loudest rock band of all time”. He recently said in an interview with The Quietus “all drums are stupidly loud. So all bands, technically, should be really fucking loud. But, erm, they’re not. Maybe they’re not as loud as us. It’s all a big competition. It’s all a big fight. A noise fight”. On...
2021-04-16
1h 04
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#17 – Sprinters – Conversation with Neil Jarvis
''Sprinters is the brain-child of Manchester based songwriter Neil Jarvis. Originally hailing from Wigan, Jarvis has been releasing music under his own name since 2012 and is a regular fixture on the Manchester music scene. After years spent playing solo, he slowly started to recruit a backing band for live shows before settling with a permanent band and forming Sprinters in late 2015. These are Jarvis himself, Jon Hodson (bass), Mark Stevenson (drums) and Jason Hughes (guitar). Over the past two years, Sprinters have forged a reputation as one of the most thrilling live acts in the city, and have played...
2021-04-05
1h 15
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#16 - Charlottefield (Pt. 2) - Conversation with Tom House (Sweet Williams, Charlottefield, Joeyfat)
This is the second part of the episode I recorded with Tom House. In this episode we cover the rest of Charlottefield's discography - the Ice Cream 7 inch, What Are Friends For, and Make it Easy on Yourself - and everything in between! Tom House is one of the founding members of Charlottefield –a four piece alternative rock band born in 1999 and disbanded in 2008. Hailing from various locations around Brighton, England – Charlottefield released three studio albums and toured the UK and most of Western Europe. In the word...
2021-03-29
1h 41
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#15 - Charlottefield (Pt. 1) - Conversation with Tom House (Sweet Williams, Charlottefield, Joeyfat)
Tom House is one of the founding members of Charlottefield – a four piece alternative rock band born in 1999 and disbanded in 2008. Hailing from various locations around Brighton, England – Charlottefield released three studio albums and toured the UK and most of Western Europe. In the words of Fat Cat Records – “they shared stages with contemporaries such as Headquarters, I'm Being Good, Cat On Form and Paper Cut-Out as well as with some bigger names who threw the odd bone (British Seapower, The Go! Team), labelmates the Animal Collective and international luminaries such as Battles (USA), Noxact (Norway...
2021-03-23
2h 36
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#14 - MUKA - Conversation with Evan, Connor, Imogen & Hannah
"Here at MUKA we want to give visibility to all underground and DIY creatives in Manchester, from painters to writers, and musicians to shop keepers. We will do this by celebrating and documenting the work they do, where they do and why they do it. Through articles, podcasts, playlists, radio shows and collaboration we will showcase what Manchester’s subcultures have tooffer and provide it in an accessible format for all to enjoy."
2021-03-16
1h 13
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#13 - Action Beat - Conversation with Don Mclean
Don Mclean is the founding member of Action Beat - an instrumental improvisational noise rock band originally from Bletchley, UK. Action Beat started in 2004. Their main goal was to be a touring band, and since forming they have played over 700 shows in Europe and North America. The live band normally plays with 3 guitars, baritone, bass, and 2-3 drummers. They toured the East and Mid West States of the US for 23 consecutive dates in 2016, and completed the USA stretch by touring the West Coast in 2019. Don is also the founder of Fortissimo Records a label...
2021-03-04
2h 17
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#12 - Call and Response - Conversation with Ian Martin
Ian Martin is the founder and owner of Call and Response Records; a Tokyo-based record label and event organiser, specialising in indie, postpunk and alternative music.
2021-02-21
1h 21
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#11 - Brighton DIY - Conversation with Barney Wakefield
Barney Wakefield is the bass player in Brighton based noise-rock outfit 'Lower Slaughter'. Also a very influential musician based around the Brighton DIY music scene and his previous projects include his Shellac inspired two guitar and drums outfit 'Epideme'. Plus his London based 90s slacker indie and post punk band 'Shudder Pulps'.
2021-02-13
1h 24
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#10 - Singing Box Promotions - Conversation with Brandon Smith
Brandom Smith is a DIY music promoter based in Manchester operating under the name of 'Singing Box Promotions'. He's put on a bands like Locean, Beige Palace, Crywank, Cocaine Piss to name but a few. Also in this episode I talk about how the podcast is going, the pros and cons of running a podcast, and some exciting new guests confirmed to come on the show.
2021-02-06
45 min
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#9 - Stuart Pearce - Conversation with Nat Mason
Nat Mason AKA Stuart Pearce is a saxophonist based in Hucknall, UK - formerly of Salford Media City, The Part Time Heliocentric Cosmo Drama After School Club, Slumb Party and now playing under his own project aptly named 'Stuart Pearce'.
2021-01-28
1h 24
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#8 - Jack's Instrument Services - Conversation with Jack Ellis
Jack Ellis is the founder and owner of Jack's Instrument Services based in Cheetham Hill, Manchester; now regarded as one of the best guitar repair services in the North-West of England.
2021-01-22
1h 30
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#7 - Fat Out - Conversation with Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson – founder of Fat Out – an independent music promotion based in Salford, England. Founded in 2008, Fat Out has grown from its humble DIY punk roots into a force to be reckoned with in the Salford/Manchester independent music scene. Fat Out was initially set up to put on their friends bands and other touring acts they had witnessed in the niche but thriving D.I.Y scene in Milton Keynes, centred around Don Mclean’s Fortissimo Records. Well over a decade into promoting, the shows have steadily gotten bigger and more diverse, but their DIY ethics remain unchanged, turnin...
2021-01-15
1h 00
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#6 - Bad Music Taste and Other Ways to Ruin Your Life - Conversation with Dom & Sam
This is episode number six in my new podcast series and today I'm joined by Dom & Sam who run their own music related podcast series called 'Bad Music Taste and Other Ways to Ruin Your Life'. *Disclaimer - there was some connection and audio issues in the recording that I did my best to remedy but I wasn't able to fully rectify the problem. Apologies for the sound quality and cutting in/out.
2021-01-08
50 min
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#5 - Looprider - Conversation with Ryotaro Aoki
Ryotaro Aoki - vocalist and guitarist for Tokyo based post-rock, prog and post-metal band Looprider. Ryotaro is well versed in the arts of the underground Tokyo noise network and became friends with Dave McMahon when he moved to Japan and began gigging on the scene. We will discuss his early life, the districts of the Tokyo music scene and how he met Dave McMahon.
2021-01-04
59 min
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#4 - Art On the Road - Conversation with Chicago based Artist - Alexandra Campanaro
This is the fourth episode in my new podcast series and today I'm joined by Alexandra Campanaro an artist based in Chicago.
2021-01-03
1h 34
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#3 - The Bass Walker - Conversation with Bassist and Taiwan based English Teacher - Johnty Aldrige
This is the third episode in my new podcast series and today I'm joined by Johnty Aldrige an English teacher based in Taiwan who was part of Manchester based ska-psychedlic outfit the Mysterians.
2020-12-29
1h 27
The Scene was Dead Anyway
News and updates!! Confirmed guests to appear on the show in 2021!! - Dylan Harris, Ryotaro Aoki, Johnty Aldrige + more!!
Lots of exciting news with upcomiong episodes featuring Dylan Harris of Lupine Travel and Promotions, Ryotaro Aoki of Tokyo based band Looprider, and Taiwan based bassist Johnty Aldrige. Plus further episodes to be recorded with Dave McMahon and Tom Favell! Looprider Website: https://looprider.com/ Bandcamp: https://looprider.bandcamp.com/ Lupine Travel Website: https://lupinetravel.co.uk/ Justice Christopher Bandcamp - https://justicechristopher.bandcamp.com/ Tom Favell Soundcloud: https...
2020-12-26
04 min
The Scene was Dead Anyway
Revolution Summer - Conversation with Ian MacKaye of Fugazi, Minor threat and co-founder and owner of Dischord Records
Telephone conversation with Ian MacKaye back in April 2010. It covers the subject of 'Revolution Summer'; a transformational period within the DC hardcore punk scene during the 1980's.
2020-12-22
33 min
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#2 - The Road to Tokyo Pier - Conversation with Dave McMahon
This is the second episide in my new podcast series 'The Scene was Dead Anyway' in which I will speak to musicians, promoters, artists - mostly from the underground music scenes around the world - and share their experiences, insight, and knowledge. Dave McMahon is the founding member of Tokyo-based noise-rock duo Justice Christopher. He is originally from the UK but has lived in Japan for the past seventeen years. In this episode we talk about Dave's formative years back in the UK and the music scene around the early 00...
2020-12-22
1h 19
The Scene was Dead Anyway
#1 - Being a Musician - Conversation with Session Musician - Tom Favell
This is the first episode of my new podcast series entitled 'The Scene was Dead Anyway' in which I will speak to musicians, promoters, artists - mostly from the underground music scenes around the world - and share their experiences, insight, and knowledge. In this first episode I'm joined by my good friend and fellow muso Tom Favell.
2020-12-21
1h 29