Happy Mondays special with Paul Ryder in conversation with David Eastaugh English rock band formed in Salford in 1980. The band 's original line-up was Shaun Ryder (vocals), his brother Paul Ryder ( bass ), Mark Day (guitar), Paul Davis (keyboard), and Gary Whelan (drums). Mark "Bez" Berry later joined the band onstage as a dancer/percussionist. Rowetta joined the band as a vocalist in 1990. The group's work bridged the Manchester independent rock music of the 1980s and the emerging UK rave scen...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 623
The Dream Syndicate with Steve Wynn with David Eastaugh The Dream Syndicate is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California , originally active from 1981 to 1989, and reunited since 2012. The band is associated with neo-psychedelia and the Paisley Underground music movement; of the bands in that movement, according to the Los Angeles Times , the Dream Syndicate "rocked with the highest degree of unbridled passion and conviction. Though never commercially successful, the band me...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 622
The Barracudas with Jeremy Gluck in conversation with David Eastaugh The Barracudas are an English surf rock band formed in late 1978. The band's original line-up consisted of Jeremy Gluck ( vocals ), Robin Wills ( guitar and vocals), Starkie Phillips ( bass and vocals) and Adam Phillips ( drums ). Before the band recorded its first single, Starkie and Adam Phillips left the band. The band is notable for their 1980 hit single "Summer Fun", which started with an excerpt from a 1960s spoof adverti...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 621
Toni Basil in conversation with David Eastaugh American singer, actress, choreographer, dancer, and filmmaker, best known for her multi-million-selling worldwide 1981/2 smash hit " Mickey ," which topped the charts in the US, Canada and Australia and hit the top ten in several other countries. She has collaborated with David Bowie , Elvis Presley , Talking Heads (choreographing and co-directing the acclaimed video for " Once in a Lifetime "), the Monkees , Frank Sinatra , George Lucas , Quentin ...
Jun 10, 2021•39 min•Ep. 620
Meg Lee Chin in conversation with David Eastaugh Taiwanese-Irish singer, songwriter, audio and video producer, writer and art activist who lives in London, England. She is known as an early pioneer of the home studio revolution and female-produced music. As an early adopter of computer-based audio production, she built her own pc and created "Egg Studio" with a small mixing desk and audio interfaces. Her role in the movement toward DIY record production was first recognized when she appeared as ...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 618
Green on Red with Chris Cacavas in conversation with David Eastaugh The band began in 1979 as The Serfers, a four-piece made up of Dan Stuart (vocals/guitar), Jack Waterson (bass), Van Christian (drums, later of Naked Prey ) and Sean Nagore (organ), quickly replaced by Chris Cacavas. [1] In the summer of 1980, the Serfers relocated to Los Angeles, where they changed their name to Green on Red (after the title of one of their songs) to avoid confusion with the local surf punk scene. Christian ret...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 617
Chris Utting or Chris Crass - The Muffs, Vains, The Rockinghams - in conversation with David Eastaugh Drummer, guitarist, singer, songwriter who's been in over 50 bands, since '79, solo CD 2010
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 616
The Muffs with Ronnie Barnett in conversation with David Eastaugh The band started as a collaboration between guitarists Kim Shattuck and Melanie Vammen, both former members of the 1980s all-female hard rock group, The Pandoras . The Muffs started performing and recording after the addition of bassist Ronnie Barnett and drummer Criss Crass. The Muffs released their initial 7" EPs and singles – "New Love" and "Guilty" (1991), and "I Need You" (1992) – on the West Coast independent labels Sub Pop ...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 614
The Loft with Andy Strickland in conversation with David Eastaugh Formed in 1980 as The Living Room by Peter Astor (vocals, guitar), Bill Prince (bass), Andy Strickland (guitar) and Dave Morgan (drums), the band changed its name when they discovered a local music venue also called The Living Room . The venue was being run by Alan McGee , with whom The Loft struck up a friendship and played several gigs for. After signing to McGee's fledgling Creation Records label, the debut single "Why Does the...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 613
Native Records with Kevin Donoghue in conversation with David Eastaugh The label was founded by Kevin Donoghue in 1985, after he left RCA Records and during his time at the Music Factory where he was a sound engineer. [1] [2] [3] In January 1989, Native signed Nine Inch Nails but later released them from their contract when TVT Records offered a better deal. The label was originally distributed via the Cartel and Red Rhino Records , with Rough Trade distributing in Germany and Radical distributi...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 612
Breathless with Ari Neufeld in conversation with David Eastaugh Breathless are an English dream pop band formed in 1983 by Dominic Appleton (vocals, keyboards), Gary Mundy (guitar), Ari Neufeld (bass) and Tristram Latimer Sayer (drums). [1] Across nearly four decades, Breathless have released seven studio albums, one compilation album and 13 singles and EPs, [2] [3] all on their own label, Tenor Vossa Records. Their music has been described as "melancholic", with AllMusic 's Ned Raggett calling ...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 609
Formed in 1983, the original line-up was Michael Rooney (vocals), Tom Rafferty (guitar), Malcolm McDonald (bass), Kevin Key (guitar), and Rhod Burnett (drums). Their first release was the self-financed "Where Are You?" single in 1984, produced by McDonald, after which they were signed by French independent label New Rose . Their first release for the label was the mini-LP Eternal Hotfire . A further single followed before Gordon left, to be replaced by Malcolm McDonald. [1] They recorded a sessi...
May 26, 2021•51 min•Ep. 608
Big Dipper with Steve Michener with David Eastaugh American indie rock band who formed in Boston , Massachusetts , United States, in 1985 by former members of Volcano Suns and the Embarrassment . They released four studio albums between 1987 and 1990, before splitting up. The band reunited in 2008. They were described in a New York Times article as "musical contortionists: they love to toy with extremes, juxtaposing ferocious guitar noise with celestial vocal harmonies or planting a delicate mel...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 607
Styx with Lawrence Gowan in conversation with David Eastaugh - with a new album and tour planned this year American rock band from Chicago that formed in 1972 and is best known for melding hard rock guitar balanced with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. [6] The band established itself with a progressive rock sound in the 1970s, and began to incorporate pop rock and soft rock elem...
May 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 606
The Glitter Band with John Springate in conversation with David Eastaugh The Glitter Band are a glam rock band from England, who initially worked as Gary Glitter 's backing band under that name from 1973, when they then began releasing records of their own. They were unofficially known as the Glittermen on the first four hit singles by Gary Glitter from 1972 to 1973. The Glitter Band had seven UK Top 20 hit singles in the mid-1970s, and three hit albums....
May 24, 2021•46 min•Ep. 605
The Cannibals with Mike Spenser in conversation with David Eastaugh The Cannibals are a British rock band formed in 1976 by Mike Spenser, formerly of The Count Bishops , after his new band, the Flying Tigers, had split up. They have released seven full-length albums, numerous singles, EP's, split LP's, and appeared on several compilations. The band perform Trash rock and garage punk ....
May 23, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 604
Whipping Boy special featuring Paul Page in conversation with David Eastaugh Whipping Boy formed in Dublin in 1988, the band comprising Fearghal McKee (vocals), Paul Page (guitar), Myles McDonnell (bass, vocals), and Colm Hassett (drums). They initially performed cover versions of songs by The Velvet Underground and The Fall , and went by the name Lolita and the Whipping Boy, shortening their name when their female guitarist left. After a couple of EP 's on the Cheree label, they released their ...
May 21, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 603
Candy Clark - talking David Bowie, American Graffiti etc with David Eastaugh American actress and model. She is well known for her roles as Debbie Dunham in the 1973 film American Graffiti , for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress , and Mary Lou in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth ....
May 19, 2021•54 min•Ep. 602
The Aardvarks with Ian O'Sullivan in conversation with David Eastaugh London-based The Aardvarks, purveyors of 60s influenced Brit-Pop extraordinaire, have played their socks off over the last ten years. Formed whilst at high school, they have played the clubs & pubs of London, Mod Rally's and European tours, with two German singles and an album on Delerium under their belt. "Bargain" has been licensed by Toy's Factory in Japan, and they recently played a support for Bonnie Tyler as part of ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 601
Hurrah! with Paul Handyside in conversation with David Eastaugh Paul Handyside is a folk and roots singer songwriter, formerly of eighties indie darlings Hurrah! whose songs now fuse pop with folk-tinged americana. The fourth album "Loveless Town" will be released on the 21st of May 2021. Hurrah! were one of the first acts signed to Kitchenware Records , who issued the band's debut single, "The Sun Shines Here", in 1982. Second single "Hip Hip" was released the following year, and gave the band ...
May 17, 2021•53 min•Ep. 598
Green on Red special with Dan Stuart in conversation with David Eastaugh Plus, just published the third book in the trilogy of Marlowe Billings - a 'false memoir'. Dan Stuart founded punk band The Serfers in 1979. The next year the band moved to LA, changed the name to Green On Red, and became associated with the paisley underground (along with Rain Parade and The Dream Syndicate ). After releasing two EPs, the band recorded their first full album, Gravity Talks for Slash Records in 1983. Green ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 597
The Seers with Steve Croom in conversation with David Eastaugh The Roots of the Seers lie in two places; Bristol (obviously) and Billericay (not so obviously). Leigh Wildman grew up in Billericay and it was there he met Jason Collins, a guitarist from nearby Brentwood. They had spent some time in bands around the Essex region and they, along with a few friends, had decided to up sticks and try somewhere else. At the suggestion of one of their number, Bristol was decided upon, and a mini Essex in...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 596
John Donaldson aka JD Meatyard in conversation with David Eastaugh Calvin Party were a British indie-rock band from Darwen, Lancashire, based around the talents of John Donaldson (writer/guitar/vocals). Formerly known as Levellers 5 , they renamed themselves after the 16th century theologian following the success of The Levellers. As Calvin Party, the band released four albums between 1994 and 2008. Levellers 5 were a British indie-rock band from Darwen, Lancashire, based around the talents of J...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 595
Clan of Xymox with Ronny Moorings in conversation with David Eastaugh Clan of Xymox, also known as simply Xymox, are a Dutch rock band formed in 1981. Clan of Xymox featured a trio of songwriters – Ronny Moorings , Anka Wolbert , and Pieter Nooten and gained success in the 1980s, releasing their first two albums on 4AD , before releasing their third and fourth albums on Wing Records and scoring a hit single in the United States. Their 1980s releases included synthpop / electronic dance music . T...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 594
Miles Copeland in conversation with David Eastaugh - talking about his new book, Two Steps Forward, One Step Back Two Steps Forward, One Step Back tells the extraordinary story of a maverick manager, promoter, label owner, and all-round legend of the music industry. It opens in the Middle East, where Miles grew up with his father, a CIA agent who was stationed in Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon. It then shifts to London in the late 60s and the beginnings of a career managing bands like Wishbone Ash an...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 593
Joel Selvin in conversation with David Eastaugh From the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean to the Byrds and the Mamas & the Papas, acclaimed music journalist Joel Selvin tells the story of a group of young artists and musicians who came together at the dawn of the 1960s to create the lasting myth of the California dream. Compelling, evocative, and ultimately tragic, Hollywood Eden travels far beyond the music into the desires of the human heart and the price of living out a dream. A rock 'n' rol...
Apr 29, 2021•49 min•Ep. 590
Thatcher on Acid with Andy Tuck in conversation with David Eastaugh Thatcher on Acid were an English anarcho-punk band. They formed in Somerset during 1983. Their name is a satirical reference to former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher . [3] Ben Corrigan, Bob Butler and Andy Tuck also played in Schwartzeneggar with ex- Crass member, Steve Ignorant . The band opened the anarcho-punk band Conflict 's "Gathering of the 5000" show at Brixton Academy , [2] an event which resulted in many arrests a...
Apr 27, 2021•55 min•Ep. 588
Kristin Hersh in conversation with David Eastaugh - discussing her new book 'Seeing Sideways' American singer-songwriter, musician and author, known for her solo work and with her rock bands Throwing Muses and 50FootWave . [1] She has released eleven solo albums. Her guitar work and composition style ranges from jaggedly dissonant to traditional folk. Hersh's lyrics have a stream-of-consciousness style, reflecting her personal experiences. [2]...
Apr 21, 2021•55 min•Ep. 586
Clare Hirst in conversation with David Eastaugh UK saxophonist with a distinguished career in pop and jazz music. Clare has performed with iconic British groups including Bronski Beat, Communards and David Bowie among others. However, Clare made her name with all female band the Belle Stars in the early 1980s; playing saxophone and keyboards on hits like “The Clapping Song”, “Sign of The Times” (not the Prince tune) and “Iko Iko”...
Apr 20, 2021•42 min•Ep. 585
Medium Medium with Andy Ryder in conversation with David Eastaugh Emerging in 1978 out of the Nottingham punk / rhythm & blues band The Press, Medium Medium's first single was "Them or Me", which was released in late 1978 and was still selling well enough in 1980 to appear in the UK Independent Chart . [2] [3] The second single, "Hungry, So Angry", was released in February 1981 on Cherry Red Records . One of the first records to introduce slap bass - a technique borrowed from black funk musi...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 584
