the indie alternative with chris olden

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 d...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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

  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! Twit...

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

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

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...

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, rat...

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

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

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

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  

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

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