The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.
The first act in Scotland's pop story takes in schoolboy skiffle, psychedelic folk revolution, a 'beat riot', gallus rock rebellion and the unique story of Scottish punk. The bigg…
Simple Minds grew from the ashes of punk and post-punk, and adopted synthesiser technology. Songs rife with social commentary began to chart in the 1980s, sparking a pop enlighten…
Disaffected Scottish youth embraced bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins, whose music spoke to how they experienced everyday life. The emergent indie scene in Bel…
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