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The Scene was Dead Anyway

by Rik Wolland

A music scene lives, a music scene dies. The stories, however, are immortal.Podcast series hosted by musician and drummer - Rik Wolland.

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  1. #23 - Q and Not U - Conversation with Chris Richards

    This is episode number 23 and on the podcast today I’m joined by Chris Richards of Q and Not U!! From the official Dischord Records biography page: "John Davis, Harris Klahr and Chris Richards, formed Q And Not U in the summer of 1998 (along with former member Matt Borlik) and began playing out…

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  2. #22 - Total Victory - Conversation with Dan Brookes

    Dan Brookes is the lead vocalist and frontman for arguably the UK’s best modern day post-punk band – Total Victory. They sight influences such as The Fall, Sleaford Mods, and Dischord Records American post-hardcore punk band ‘Hoover’. Formed around 14 years ago – they have released three studio...

  3. #21 - Bilge Pump - Conversation with Neil Turpin

    This is episode #21 and today on the podcast is the incredible drumming genius Neil Turpin. Known mostly for his band - Bilge Pump - a three piece underground DIY rock band from Leeds. He's played drums for nearly four decades and has also appeared behind the kit in other bands like Solanki…

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  4. #20 - Hey Colossus - Conversation with Chris Summerlin

    On the show today - underground DIY music stalwart - Chris Summerlin of Hey Colossus and formerly/currently Reynolds, Wolves of Greece, Lords, Last of the real Hardmen, Felix, Kogumaza, Grey Hairs, Haress, and Dusty Bible!! We talk about HC's latest album Dances/Curses, U.S. Maple's interesting...

  5. #19 - Do Your Best - Conversation with Kalum Winters

    Kalum Winters runs a record label and promotion based out of Manchester, UK called - Do Your Best. In this episode we talk about recent releases on his label, DIY ethics and gigs, plus what's on the horizon for Do Your Best in terms of real live shows!

  6. #18 - Part Chimp - Conversation with Tim Cedar

    This is episode #18 and today I have a very special guest on the show. His band has spanned over 20 years and released five studio albums through Rock Action Records, Play it Again Sam, and Monitor Records. Described by some as the “loudest rock band of all time”. He recently said in an interview...

  7. #17 – Sprinters – Conversation with Neil Jarvis

    ''Sprinters is the brain-child of Manchester based songwriter Neil Jarvis. Originally hailing from Wigan, Jarvis has been releasing music under his own name since 2012 and is a regular fixture on the Manchester music scene. After years spent playing solo, he slowly started to recruit a backing…

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  8. #16 - Charlottefield (Pt. 2) - Conversation with Tom House (Sweet Williams, Charlottefield, Joeyfat)

    This is the second part of the episode I recorded with Tom House. In this episode we cover the rest of Charlottefield's discography - the Ice Cream 7 inch, What Are Friends For, and Make it Easy on Yourself - and everything in between! Tom House is one of the founding members of Charlottefield –a...

  9. #15 - Charlottefield (Pt. 1) - Conversation with Tom House (Sweet Williams, Charlottefield, Joeyfat)

    Tom House is one of the founding members of Charlottefield – a four piece alternative rock band born in 1999 and disbanded in 2008. Hailing from various locations around Brighton, England – Charlottefield released three studio albums and toured the UK and most of Western Europe. In the words of…

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  10. #14 - MUKA - Conversation with Evan, Connor, Imogen & Hannah

    "Here at MUKA we want to give visibility to all underground and DIY creatives in Manchester, from painters to writers, and musicians to shop keepers. We will do this by celebrating and documenting the work they do, where they do and why they do it. Through articles, podcasts, playlists, radio…

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  11. #13 - Action Beat - Conversation with Don Mclean

    Don Mclean is the founding member of Action Beat - an instrumental improvisational noise rock band originally from Bletchley, UK. Action Beat started in 2004. Their main goal was to be a touring band, and since forming they have played over 700 shows in Europe and North America. The live band...

  12. #12 - Call and Response - Conversation with Ian Martin

    Ian Martin is the founder and owner of Call and Response Records; a Tokyo-based record label and event organiser, specialising in indie, postpunk and alternative music.

  13. #11 - Brighton DIY - Conversation with Barney Wakefield

    Barney Wakefield is the bass player in Brighton based noise-rock outfit 'Lower Slaughter'. Also a very influential musician based around the Brighton DIY music scene and his previous projects include his Shellac inspired two guitar and drums outfit 'Epideme'. Plus his London based 90s slacker…

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  14. #10 - Singing Box Promotions - Conversation with Brandon Smith

    Brandom Smith is a DIY music promoter based in Manchester operating under the name of 'Singing Box Promotions'. He's put on a bands like Locean, Beige Palace, Crywank, Cocaine Piss to name but a few. Also in this episode I talk about how the podcast is going, the pros and cons of running a…

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  15. #9 - Stuart Pearce - Conversation with Nat Mason

    Nat Mason AKA Stuart Pearce is a saxophonist based in Hucknall, UK - formerly of Salford Media City, The Part Time Heliocentric Cosmo Drama After School Club, Slumb Party and now playing under his own project aptly named 'Stuart Pearce'.

  16. #8 - Jack's Instrument Services - Conversation with Jack Ellis

    Jack Ellis is the founder and owner of Jack's Instrument Services based in Cheetham Hill, Manchester; now regarded as one of the best guitar repair services in the North-West of England.

  17. #7 - Fat Out - Conversation with Emma Thompson

    Emma Thompson – founder of Fat Out – an independent music promotion based in Salford, England. Founded in 2008, Fat Out has grown from its humble DIY punk roots into a force to be reckoned with in the Salford/Manchester independent music scene. Fat Out was initially set up to put on their friends...

  18. #6 - Bad Music Taste and Other Ways to Ruin Your Life - Conversation with Dom & Sam

    This is episode number six in my new podcast series and today I'm joined by Dom & Sam who run their own music related podcast series called 'Bad Music Taste and Other Ways to Ruin Your Life'. *Disclaimer - there was some connection and audio issues in the recording that I did my best to remedy…

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  19. #5 - Looprider - Conversation with Ryotaro Aoki

    Ryotaro Aoki - vocalist and guitarist for Tokyo based post-rock, prog and post-metal band Looprider. Ryotaro is well versed in the arts of the underground Tokyo noise network and became friends with Dave McMahon when he moved to Japan and began gigging on the scene. We will discuss his early…

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  20. #4 - Art On the Road - Conversation with Chicago based Artist - Alexandra Campanaro

    This is the fourth episode in my new podcast series and today I'm joined by Alexandra Campanaro an artist based in Chicago.

  21. #3 - The Bass Walker - Conversation with Bassist and Taiwan based English Teacher - Johnty Aldrige

    This is the third episode in my new podcast series and today I'm joined by Johnty Aldrige an English teacher based in Taiwan who was part of Manchester based ska-psychedlic outfit the Mysterians.

  22. News and updates!! Confirmed guests to appear on the show in 2021!! - Dylan Harris, Ryotaro Aoki, Johnty Aldrige + more!!

    Lots of exciting news with upcomiong episodes featuring Dylan Harris of Lupine Travel and Promotions, Ryotaro Aoki of Tokyo based band Looprider, and Taiwan based bassist Johnty Aldrige. Plus further episodes to be recorded with Dave McMahon and Tom Favell! Looprider Website…

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  23. Revolution Summer - Conversation with Ian MacKaye of Fugazi, Minor threat and co-founder and owner of Dischord Records

    Telephone conversation with Ian MacKaye back in April 2010. It covers the subject of 'Revolution Summer'; a transformational period within the DC hardcore punk scene during the 1980's.

  24. #2 - The Road to Tokyo Pier - Conversation with Dave McMahon

    This is the second episide in my new podcast series 'The Scene was Dead Anyway' in which I will speak to musicians, promoters, artists - mostly from the underground music scenes around the world - and share their experiences, insight, and knowledge. Dave McMahon is the founding member of...

  25. #1 - Being a Musician - Conversation with Session Musician - Tom Favell

    This is the first episode of my new podcast series entitled 'The Scene was Dead Anyway' in which I will speak to musicians, promoters, artists - mostly from the underground music scenes around the world - and share their experiences, insight, and knowledge. In this first episode I'm joined by my...

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A music scene lives, a music scene dies. The stories, however, are immortal.Podcast series hosted by musician and drummer - Rik Wolland.

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