C86 Show - Indie Pop

Robert Wringham in conversation with David Eastaugh 

https://wringham.co.uk/film/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54J_1Be63q4

In the 1980s and 1990s, Anthony Irvine was a comedian and cabaret performer. His act was a little unusual. As the Iceman, he went on stage… to melt ice.

Literally. He’d bring a large block of ice onto the stage then proceed to melt it (or fail to melt it) in a variety of creative ways. Among his fans were Mike Myers, Jo Brand, and Bill Bailey.

In 2010, when Robert Wringham wrote his book about this era of comedy, the Iceman could not be found.

But a couple of years later, Anthony Irvine popped up again. This time as a visual artist called aim. What was going on?

How much permanence and success can we assure for this man whose entire act was about impermanence and failure?

The blocks live on!

Starring ANTHONY IRVINE and ROBERT WRINGHAM with RONNI ANCONA, ROBIN INCE, STEWART LEE, NEIL MULLARKEY, SIMON MUNNERY, MARK THOMAS, and JO BRAND.

Stephen Lawrie in conversation with David Eastaugh 

https://thetelescopes.bandcamp.com/

The Telescopes are an English noise, space rock, dream pop and psychedelic band formed in 1987 by artist, composer, and musician Stephen Lawrie, with band members David Fitzgerald and Joanna Doran joining later. The band's line-up is in constant flux; there can be anywhere between 1 and 20 members on a recording.

Paul Leary in conversation with David Eastaugh

https://buttholesurfersmovie.com/

THE BUTTHOLE SURFERS ARE LEGENDS. NO ONE FLEW THEIR FREAK FLAG HIGHER. 

 

The band exploded onto the underground music scene in the 1980s, amazing a growing audience as they built one of the most mind-boggling surrealist rock and roll spectacles ever devised. Their very name was a fuck you to the straight, conformist, homophobic Reagan ethos of the time. They were radically inclusive and pushed the limits of artistic expression and lifestyle.

 

They lived on the edge – nomadic art-punk pioneers on an endless tour, blowing minds and spreading their art to a cult following. When they started, their name was so shocking newspapers wouldn’t print it. Ten years later, Beavis and Butthead and Letterman were saying it on prime-time national TV.

 

Insiders always knew how important they were: one of Kurt Cobain's favorite bands, Perry Farrell asked them to perform at the first Lollapalooza, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones produced their first major label record, and their fans are a who’s who of some of the world’s most influential artists.

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 

https://omnibuspress.com/products/rebel-grrrls?srsltid=AfmBOopJhSAnhQq9LIB3NO8T9zN9PSlNCL7axjGdFHoXKjLVSHFm7RNP

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.