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 other podc...
Feb 26, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 Facebook Insta...
Feb 19, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 forget to follo...
Feb 19, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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! Twitter Facebo...
Feb 14, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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; moviebunkerpodcast.com T...
Jan 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 23
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...
Jan 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 22
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...
Dec 31, 2020•25 min•Ep. 21
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...
Dec 21, 2020•28 min•Ep. 20
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 If you want ...
Dec 18, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 on ko-fi...
Dec 04, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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...
Nov 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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...
Nov 20, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 Menswe@r.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...
Nov 06, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 don't forget t...
Oct 29, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 socials! Twitter ...
Oct 23, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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...
Oct 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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...
Oct 10, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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...
Sep 26, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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...
Sep 19, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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...
Sep 12, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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...
Aug 29, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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...
Aug 22, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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...
Aug 15, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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...
Aug 08, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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...
Aug 02, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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...
Aug 02, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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...
Aug 02, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
