the indie alternative with chris olden

Season 2 Bonus episode with Sice from the Boo Radleys. Very fortunate to get to speak to Sice for the podcast. Sice talks about his early musical influences, the ups and downs of the '90s music scene and the forthcoming new material.  Link to the excellent new single is below! Links to the new single “A Full Syringe And Memories Of You” The Boo Radleys on Twitter Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other...

It's the end of season 2 and I'm going out with a bang! This week indie legend Peter Hooton joins me to talk about The Farm, musical influences, the bands evolution over the years, record deals and the anthem that is 'All Together Now' Peter was fantastic and hopefully will come back on the pod again. For gig information and links to their merch, see link below: thefarmmusic.co.uk Peter on Twitter...

The episode Joe McAlinden joins me to talk about Superstar. We discuss his influences and formative years and the highs and lows of being in the band. Its a cracking interview so hope you enjoy! joemcalinden.com Joe on Twitter   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!...

Welcome to another episode. This week Tom Hingley joins me to talk about his book Carpet Burns, Life with Inspiral Carpets, musical influences and loads more.  Click the link below to buy the book and get tickets to one of Toms solo gigs.  tomhingley.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...

Welcome to another episode! This week the wonderful and charming Duglas T Stewart of the BMX Bandits joins me to talk about TV theme tunes, musical influences, songwriting, Creation records, that Kurt Cobain quote, being supported by Oasis and much more! The 30 year anniversary remastered album Star Wars is out now.  bmxbandits.net Thank you again for listening, below are links to all the ways you...

Welcome to another episode! This week I'm joined by Marc shearer of Octopus. It is an amazingly candid chat about Marc's experiences being in the band in the '90s. From 4 track heaven to tour tomfoolery!    Thank you again for listening, below are links to all the ways you can support the pod. Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Tha...

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be joined by Hank Starrs of Animals That Swim! Hank shares stories of the bands formative years, the '90s indie scene, making movies and Bob Ross! Enjoy. Hank imdb.com Hank on Insta Animals That Swim on Facebook   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...

This episode the brilliant Ed Borrie talks to me about S*M*A*S*H. We discuss forming the band in the late 80's, musical influences, life on tour and new solo material! Its a fantastic insight into life in the band.  The documentary Flawed is Beautiful is on Amazon here- Flawed is Beautiful Catch all the latest music and posts from Ed here- Ed Borrie on Facebook SMASH on Facebook Buy me a coffee on...

On this weeks episode I am delighted to be joined by Glenn Johansson of Echobelly.  Glenn talks about the recent re-master and re-release of their early 2000 releases 'People are Expensive' and 'Gravity Pulls' also his musical influences and the formative years of Echobelly. Visit their website to pick up the latest re-masters. echobelly.com Click the links below for the social media and virtual c...

This episode I was delighted to be joined by Saffron from Republica! Saffron looks back at the bands formative years and the prospect of releasing new material and performing live again very soon.  It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Saffron and I think you will enjoy our lock down natter.  republicamusic.co.uk Click the links below for the social media and virtual coffee / pint! Buy me a coff...

This week award winning author Daniel Rachel joins me to talk about his book Don't Look Back in Anger: The rise and fall of Cool Britannia told by those who were there. It's recently been re-released in paperback and extremely well put together. We talk about the inspiration behind the book, Daniel’s musical career and loads more.   Visit Daniels website for more information on his other books and...

Welcome to another episode of Back to Britpop. This week I'm delighted to be joined by Leon Meya of Northern Uproar. Its an open and honest chat with Leon who talks about the highs and lows of the era and his experiences with the record industry.  Northern Uproar on Facebook   Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for listen...

This week I'm joined by the friendliest people in pop Sarah Blackwood and Chris Wilkie from Dubstar. Sarah and Chris share their musical influences, insights into the writing process and much more... You can check out their new material and remixes via the link below; dubstarofficial Buy me a coffee on ko-fi My other podcast - The Movie Bunker website is below; moviebunkerpodcast.com Thank you for...

Welcome to another episode! This week Tim Arnold talks to me about his first forays into the music industry with Jocasta, musical influences and what hes been up to since (which is a podcast series in itself!) timarnold.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!...

Welcome to another BritRock edition of the podcast. This episode Tony Wright from Terrorvision joins me to to talk about his formative years, influences and loads more. Its another packed show. terrorvision.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...

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 financi...

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...

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....

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; movie...

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) Bu...

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...

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 Fa...

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...

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...

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 p...