Jim Morris in conversation with David Eastaugh https://balaamandtheangel.co.uk/ Balaam and the Angel are a rock band founded by Mark, James (Jim), and Desmond (Des) Morris in 1984. Initially the band self-released a series of EPs and an album entitled Sun Family via their own Chapter 22 and played some tour dates opening for The Cult . This caught the attention of Virgin Records , who signed them and released their debut album , The Greatest Story Ever Told . They toured in the USA with Kiss and...
Jan 17, 2026•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 1303
Tony Jenkins in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.facebook.com/kbsbookstore https://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/product/the-loft-the-kobayashi-bookstore-29th-may-26/
Jan 11, 2026•51 min•Ep. 1302
Greg LoPiccolo in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73usDk7AK1w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7rwGjK38Ro Tribe was an American alternative rock band from Boston, which was active in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They released three albums including two on Slash Records. However, their popularity in Boston did not translate their local appeal into national fame and they disbanded in 1994. Greg LoPiccolo later stated that "When Warner Bros didn’t pick up our opt...
Jan 11, 2026•52 min•Ep. 1301
John Kosh in conversation with David Eastaugh https://koshdesign.com/ Kosh is a Multi-Grammy award winning art director and former creative director for Apple Records. In the mid-sixties, he was designer for The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera House, where he produced a gold foil covered program for the anniversary Royal Gala attended by her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. At the age of 22, Kosh was responsible for designing the innovative entry portal to the “Young & Fantastic” avant ga...
Jan 06, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1300
Mark Brydon in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.mark-e-brydon.com/ Brydon established himself in the Sheffield music scene, most notably with the funk band Chakk whose advance from MCA Records financed the building of FON Studios. His biggest contribution to British art pop to date would come as a result of meeting Róisín Murphy, with whom he formed Moloko, at a party....
Jan 03, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1299
Ian Trowell in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.intellectbooks.com/an-endless-discontent https://www.amazon.co.uk/Throbbing-Gristle-Endless-Discontent-Global In 1976 the British band Throbbing Gristle emerged from the radical arts collective COUM Transmissions through core members Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti, joined by Hipgnosis photographer Peter Christopherson and electronics specialist Chris Carter. Though having performed previously in more low-key arts environments, ...
Jan 02, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1298
The Jack Rubies with Ian Wright in conversation with David Eastaugh The Jack Rubies - Witty and slightly sinister guitar combo with furious bongos to the fore - the black cutting edge of 'Blue Velvet' and the tinsel town sex appeal of '61 Elvis. Ian Wright: lead vocals, guitar/ SD Ineson: guitar, vocals/ Steve Brockway: bass/ Lawrence Giltnane: percussion/ Max: drums.
Jan 02, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 398
Chris Riou in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.facebook.com/claytowntroupe/?locale=en_GB The Claytown Troupe were formed in 1984 in Bristol by lead singer Christian Riou, who claimed in an NME interview that a local clairvoyant advised him to form a band called "the Clayton Troop" who would have success internationally and spend time in America. Between 1985 and 1987 the band were active on the Bristol live circuit supporting acts that included Fields of the Nephilim , Alien Sex Fien...
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 1297
John Abulafia in conversation with David Eastaugh https://unfinishedhistories.com/history/companies/incubus/john-abulafia-on-incubus/ https://unfinishedhistories.com/history/companies/incubus/ Incubus Theatre has its origins in a 1968 production of Kafka’s Metamorphosis that John Abulafia wrote and directed while he was at Sussex University. The part of Josef K was created by Paddy Fletcher, then studying at Brighton Art College. John says of Paddy, ‘He was the most extraordinary, inventive perf...
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1296
Ian A Anderson in conversation with David Eastaugh https://frootsmag.com/ https://www.ianaanderson.com/ https://ghostsfromthebasement.bandcamp.com/ Anderson first performed in his home town of Weston-super-Mare as a member of the Backwater Jook Band and came to prominence as a member of the Bristol based country blues scene of the mid to late 1960s, performing live and on record, both solo, with Al Jones and Elliott Jackson as the trio "Anderson Jones Jackson", and as a duo with Mike Cooper. Aft...
Dec 26, 2025•53 min•Ep. 1295
Edward Barton in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vgcYBwyw28 English poet, artist and musician from Manchester, known for his eccentric stage performances and use of home-made instruments. He has had top 30 success as a songwriter with hits including "It's a Fine Day" (Opus III) - the tune of which was then used in Kylie Minogue's hit "Confide in Me" - "Halcyon" (Orbital) and "Happiness" (Pizzaman). He also wrote a trio of hits for Lost Witness - "Happiness Happe...
Dec 24, 2025•54 min•Ep. 1294
Graham Cunnington & Paul Jamrozy in conversation with David Eastaugh https://testdept.bandcamp.com/album/industrial-overture Formed in London in the early 1980s, Test Dept are regarded as one of the pioneering forces of ‘industrial music’, recognised for their groundbreaking sound and powerful performances that pushed the boundaries of music, art and protest while exploring political and social issues. Centred around the founding duo of Paul Jamrozy and Gray Cunnington since resurfacing in t...
Dec 21, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 1293
Paul Morley in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.headline.co.uk/titles/paul-morley/far-above-the-world/9781472289506/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Far-Above-World-Space-David/dp/1472289471 A landmark exploration of David Bowie as an everlasting cultural force and change maker, by acclaimed writer Paul Morley. In the ten years since the death of David Bowie in 2016 there has been no loss of interest in and fascination with his life, music and driven, complex personality. He is definitely o...
Dec 20, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1292
Elizabeth Westwood in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.theguntonarms.co.uk/new-years-eve-2025/ Named after the sci-fi film Westworld , it was formed in 1986 by former Generation X guitarist Bob "Derwood" Andrews and American vocalist Elizabeth Westwood. The line up was completed by drummer Nick Burton. Before the recording and release of their third and final album, Burton left the band and was replaced by Gary "Gaz" Young and Tracey "T.J." O'Conner, making them a quartet. Visually t...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1291
Harry Dingman in conversation with David Eastaugh https://foragainst.bandcamp.com/ https://www.harrydingman.com/ https://themillionsne.bandcamp.com/ Something of an anomaly in Midwestern America, For Against—especially early in its career—has looked to a distinctly British aesthetic for inspiration, most obviously the post-punk scene exemplified by the early rosters of the Factory and 4AD record labels. Featuring members of underground Lincoln bands Cartoon Pupils and Hymn to Joy, the band first...
Dec 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 1290
Andrew 'Tiny' Wood in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.facebook.com/UltrasoundTheBand English indie rock band. With roots in the British underground psychedelic and experimental rock scenes of the 1980s and early 1990s, the band emerged in 1997 and soon gained attention for their "operatic prog - glam ambitions" and "violent reworking of the idiosyncratic compositions of Captain Beefheart and the staged ambisexual pop idioms of the likes of Marc Bolan and David Bowie ". Signing a hig...
Dec 11, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1289
Tim Polecat in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.facebook.com/ThePolecats/?locale=en_GB https://westhampsteadarts.com/nightery_event/the-polecats-2/ The band formed in 1977 in north London. The original line-up was Tim Worman (a.k.a. Tim Polecat, vocalist), Martin "Boz" Boorer (guitarist and vocalist), Phil Bloomberg (bassist), and Chris Hawkes (drummer) who originally played under the name "Cult Heroes". Finding difficulty persuading promoters to book them on the rockabilly circuit w...
Dec 08, 2025•55 min•Ep. 1288
Mark Johnson in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLE9mfb6eZU https://dontsleepdream.bandcamp.com/album/life-is-just-a-ride Although first formed in 1985, The Bollweevils did not come together properly as a live act until 1988. The first full line-up included Sarah Griffiths (vocals), Mark Johnson (lead guitar), Steve McKevitt (bass guitar), Dave Lloyd (rhythm guitar) and Chris Coyle (drums). From their first gig The Bollweevils received favourable reviews. However...
Dec 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1287
Shaun Ward in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGqFli3c7wM Floy Joy was an English group formed in Sheffield, England, who recorded two albums and had minor success with several singles. Into the Hot was released by Virgin in September 1984. It was preceded in July 1984 by the single "Burn Down a Rhythm", which also failed to chart. The second single, "Until You Come Back to Me", was released in October 1984. The third and final single, "Operator", was released in...
Dec 07, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 1286
Aki in conversation with David Eastaugh https://sonofpunk.co.uk/ https://nationrecords.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9bzv8-c_gs British musician/rapper, grew up in Bradford. He co-wrote some songs and played drums with the rock band 'Southern Death Cult' as Haq Qureshi, but is best known as member of Islamic rap band Fun-Da-Mental. Aki also runs Nation Records....
Dec 02, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 1285
Dave Howard in conversation with David Eastaugh https://thedavehowardsingers.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dave.howard.3133 The Dave Howard Singers is a cult Canadian alternative rock band/project originally formed in Toronto Canada. The project is based around the talents of singer-songwriter Dave Howard (the only consistent member) and the signature sound of his Ace Tone organ. During the second half of the 1980s, the band were resident in (and drew many members from) Britain, where t...
Nov 30, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 1284
Rob Miller in conversation with David Eastaugh https://mngbookshop.co.uk/9780252088964/the-hours-are-long-but-the-pay-is-low/ https://www.robmillerwriting.com/ In this memoir/history/fever dream, Rob Miller, co-founder of Chicago’s venerable Bloodshot Records, chronicles the unlikely evolution of Bloodshot from a list scribbled on a cocktail napkin one cold winter night into an internationally renowned home for roots music, Americana, and “alt-country,” as well as his own evolution from self-des...
Nov 29, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1283
Jennifer Finch in conversation with David Eastaugh https://jenniferfinch.com/ https://jenniferfinch.bandcamp.com/album/diamonds-in-the-belly-of-the-dog https://substack.com/@jenniferfinch https://theshockerofficial.bandcamp.com/album/up-your-ass-tray-extended American musician, designer, and photographer most notable for being the primary bass player of the punk rock band L7 . Active in L7 from 1986 to 1996, Finch also wrote music and performed with her bands OtherStarPeople and The Shocker in t...
Nov 22, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 1282
Leigh Goorney in conversation with David Eastaugh https://gnuinc.bandcamp.com/album/moribundiing https://www.facebook.com/leigh.goorney The new album by The Long Decline finds Leigh Goorney (formerly Kenny Wisdom) and his ever-shifting collaborators pulling together strands of history, politics, and autobiography into a startlingly unified whole. Produced by Cos Chapman (Rude Mechanicals), the record is perhaps the band’s most accomplished to date. Includes unlimited streaming of Moribundiing vi...
Nov 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 1280
Palden Jenkin in conversation with David Eastaugh https://penwithbeyond.blog/about/ https://www.palden.co.uk/podcasts.html About Palden I was born in Hartfield in the Ashdown Forest in Sussex in 1950, in a nursing home which not long before had been the American Generals’ HQ in Britain in WW2. A fine start. I grew up in 1950s Cardiff, Wales, and in 1960s Liverpool, and here my spiritual path began at age 16, tripping out on acid and beginning to see things in an entirely dfferent way. Went to un...
Nov 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1279
Brinsley Schwarz in conversation with David Eastaugh https://brinsleyschwarz.bandcamp.com/album/shouting-at-the-moon https://brinsleyschwarz.bandcamp.com/album/tangled https://unexpectedcd.bandcamp.com/album/unexpected Legendary British musician and songwriter Brinsley Schwarz returns with a new solo album this Autumn.Shouting At The Moon represents the third part of a trilogy begun with his debut solo release Unexpected in 2016 followed by Tangled, his first album for Fretsore Records in 2021.F...
Nov 14, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 1278
Bill Dickson in conversation with David Eastaugh https://rousers.bandcamp.com/album/1979-sire-session Inspired by the New York Dolls, Ramones and such immortal ‘50s rockers as twangy guitar hero Duane Eddy, the Rousers were woefully under-documented in their prime. A few major labels sniffed around, including RCA and Warner Bros. subdivision Sire. But no one committed them to vinyl until Reynolds issued their “Party Boy” b/w “Don’t Let The Band Stop Playing” 45 (produced by Wayne Kramer of the ...
Nov 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1277
Katie Scaife & Kevin Bache in conversation with David Eastaugh https://thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLovelyBasement/ The Lovely Basement are Katie Scaife, Kevin Bache, Steve Dew and Paul Waterworth. The band are based in Bristol, UK. The idea back in 2018 was to combine the feel of the Velvet Underground with a hint of the twang of early country music. In the words of the band “we failed, but liked the sound of the failure. Slow, driving and dreamy by turns, we ...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1276
Tony De Meur in conversation with David Eastaugh The Fabulous Poodles started out just as The Poodles. The original Fabulous Poodles consisted of Tony de Meur on lead vocals and guitar, Richie Robertson on bass and vocals, Bobby Valentino on violin, mandolin and vocals, Bryn Burrows on drums and Bob Suffolk on piano.
Nov 09, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 1233
Barry Melton in conversation with David Eastaugh http://counterculture.net/thefish/ Co-founder and original lead guitarist of Country Joe and the Fish and Dinosaurs. He appears on all the Country Joe and the Fish recordings and he also wrote some of the songs that the band recorded. He appeared in the films made at Monterey Pop and Woodstock, and also appeared as an outlaw in the neo-Western film Zachariah and other films in which Country Joe and the Fish appear. An attorney and member of the St...
Nov 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 1275
