Grant McPhee is the director of two documentaries on Scotlands Post-Punk and Indie scenes, Big Gold Dream and Teenage Superstars,
as well as the co-author of Hungry Beat: The Scottish Independent Pop Underground Movement (1977-1984).
Description
This is a brilliant account of one of the most fruitful periods of Scotlands musical heritage. The cast list is longer than Norman Blakes hair circa 1992. Devour! Marc Riley
A truly deep dive. Like the best rock and roll, not everyone will get this. And thank God for that. John Niven
An enjoyable ride through independent Scottish music of the era, and it will send you scurrying back to record, so many of which still sound refreshing and fearless Shindig 4****
Enthrals... Creates something historically solid from a butterfly box of Scottish pop" Outside Left "It is a joy to follow the scene building under its own steam... a true taste of independence Classic Rock
Compelling and dynamic oral history. The characters come to life on the printed page. Louder Than War
McPhees investigation into individual bands, labels, record shops, distributors and studios is impressive. Record Collector 4****
The definitive account of a seminal period in pop history. A labour of love, its sometimes funny, sometimes bittersweet tribute. The Big Issue