C86 Show - Indie Pop

Kim J Simpson in conversation with David Eastaugh 

https://www.kimsimpson.us/

https://kimsimpson.bandcamp.com/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Early-70s-Radio-Kim-Simpson

Kim Simpson is an Austin-based singer-songwriter, fingerstyle guitarist, and radio host whose musical journey defies genre boundaries. A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Kim grew up surrounded by a rich blend of jazz, rock, and Scandinavian folk music, all of which shaped his eclectic sound. He’s known for his soulful acoustic performances, weaving together original songs, virtuoso guitar work, and a multilingual repertoire.

As the host of The International Folk Bazaar on Austin’s KOOP Radio, Kim shares his deep passion for global roots music with listeners while also diving into his own musical explorations. His most recent releases include Tex Mex Guitar, an EP showcasing his fingerstyle interpretations of conjunto accordion songs, and The Comets Swish Their Tails, a collection of 15 new originals. Kim’s dedication to his craft has earned him accolades such as “poetry and power” from Dirty Linen and “infectiously melodic” from NPR.

Molly Tie in conversation with David Eastaugh 

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From the gritty streets of 1970s London to the sun-soaked beaches of 2000s California, Rebel Grrrls: The Real Story of Women and Punk is a raw and exhilarating exploration of rebellion and identity, seen through the eyes of its fans. This book goes beyond the musicians, spotlighting the women who defied small-town limitations, challenged family expectations and shaped the scene from the inside out.

Molly Tie examines what the movement has meant to millions of fans, setting their experiences within a wider cultural and political landscape. What is it like to be a woman at a gig? Which bands and songs truly reflect the female experience in a male-dominated space? And how does our connection to alternative music change when powerful figures face allegations of abuse?

Spanning every era from the British explosion and American hardcore to riot grrrl, pop-punk, emo, ska and today's activist revival, Tie reveals how women in the movement have fought to be heard, proving that, at its best, punk is about refusing to stay silent.

Stephen Kent in conversation with David Eastaugh

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Stephen Kent is one of the most celebrated performers and composers
playing the Australian Aboriginal Didgeridoo (Didjeridu) in the contemporary
world. In a career spanning four decades of professional appearances across
five continents, he has amassed a catalog of over thirty full length albums,
including eight solo and numerous genre-bending projects, whether with his
own groups or with other world-renowned musicians.

Roman Jugg in conversation with David Eastaugh

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n late 1981, Jugg worked with the Damned as a touring keyboardist before becoming a full-time member in 1982 for the album Strawberries. Jugg also worked on a number of Damned-adjacent projects, including Naz Nomad and the Nightmares (under the alias Sphix Svenson_. and David Vanian and the Phantom Chords.

After Captain Sensible left The Damned in 1984, Jugg moved from keyboards to main guitar and became a full member on the studio albums Phantasmagoria (1985) and Anything (1986).

After the 1989 breakup of The Damned he continued to work with Dave Vanian and Bryn Merrick, forming The Phantom Chords. A studio album called David Vanian and the Phantom Chords was released in 1995.

In May 2004, after a nine-year absence, Jugg released a new solo album called Papa Loco.

Bridget St John in conversation with David Eastaugh

English singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for the three albums she recorded between 1969 and 1972 for John Peel's Dandelion record label. Peel produced her debut album, Ask Me No Questions. She also recorded a large number of BBC Radio and Peel sessions and toured regularly on the British college and festival circuit.

St John appeared at leading folk venues in the UK, along with other folk and pop luminaries of the time such as Nick Drake, Paul Simon, and David Bowie, among others. In 1974 she was voted fifth most popular female singer in that year's Melody Maker readers poll. Blessed with a "rich cello-like" vocal style, she is also an accomplished guitar player who credits John Martyn and Michael Chapman as her "musical brothers".