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The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#23 - Q and Not U - Conversation with Chris RichardsThis 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...2021-07-1549 minThe Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#22 - Total Victory - Conversation with Dan BrookesDan 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. 2021-06-271h 11The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#21 - Bilge Pump - Conversation with Neil TurpinThe incredible drumming genius Neil Turpin of Bilge Pump!  More details to follow...2021-06-031h 16The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#20 - Hey Colossus - Conversation with Chris SummerlinOn 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!! 2021-05-181h 09The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#19 - Do Your Best - Conversation with Kalum WintersKalum 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!   2021-05-0649 minThe Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#18 - Part Chimp - Conversation with Tim CedarThis 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...2021-04-161h 04The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#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...2021-04-051h 15The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#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...2021-03-291h 41The Scene was Dead AnywayThe 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...2021-03-232h 36The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#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."2021-03-161h 13The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#13 - Action Beat - Conversation with Don McleanDon 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...2021-03-042h 17The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#12 - Call and Response - Conversation with Ian MartinIan 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.2021-02-211h 21The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#11 - Brighton DIY - Conversation with Barney WakefieldBarney 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'.2021-02-131h 24The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#10 - Singing Box Promotions - Conversation with Brandon SmithBrandom 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.2021-02-0645 minThe Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#9 - Stuart Pearce - Conversation with Nat MasonNat 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'. 2021-01-281h 24The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#8 - Jack's Instrument Services - Conversation with Jack EllisJack 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. 2021-01-221h 30The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#7 - Fat Out - Conversation with Emma ThompsonEmma 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...2021-01-151h 00The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#6 - Bad Music Taste and Other Ways to Ruin Your Life - Conversation with Dom & SamThis 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. 2021-01-0850 minThe Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#5 - Looprider - Conversation with Ryotaro AokiRyotaro 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. 2021-01-0459 minThe Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#4 - Art On the Road - Conversation with Chicago based Artist - Alexandra CampanaroThis is the fourth episode in my new podcast series and today I'm joined by Alexandra Campanaro an artist based in Chicago.  2021-01-031h 34The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#3 - The Bass Walker - Conversation with Bassist and Taiwan based English Teacher - Johnty AldrigeThis 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.2020-12-291h 27The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead AnywayNews 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...2020-12-2604 minThe Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead AnywayRevolution Summer - Conversation with Ian MacKaye of Fugazi, Minor threat and co-founder and owner of Dischord RecordsTelephone 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.2020-12-2233 minThe Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#2 - The Road to Tokyo Pier - Conversation with Dave McMahonThis 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...2020-12-221h 19The Scene was Dead AnywayThe Scene was Dead Anyway#1 - Being a Musician - Conversation with Session Musician - Tom FavellThis 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.   2020-12-211h 29