Scotpop
Allan GlenMusic writer, author and journalist Allan Glen interviews the bands, musicians, songwriters, filmmakers, record label bosses and writers who create the best Scottish pop. Allan is the author of Stuart Adamson - In a Big Country, the critically acclaimed biography on the Skids and Big Country legend, and a former NME writer and BBC broadcaster.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusic | |||
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As anecdote-tellers go, few can match Davy Henderson. This week’s podcast picks up where we left off last time with the Scottish cult hero talking about his band Win, which he formed after splitting Edinburgh-based act Fire Engines.
If you heard th... more
From sonic adventurers Fire Engines and Win to industry-baiters Nectarine No. 9 and The Sexual Objects, Davy Henderson remains one of Scotland’s greatest cult heroes. Yet the story of the Edinburgh-born raconteur – who grew up living next door to the... more
With a mop of wavy blonde hair, a voice melding the best bits of John Foxx and Bryan Ferry and a canon of critically acclaimed tunes, Steven Lindsay was destined to be a pop star.
The Big Dish, the band he formed at the Glasgow School of Art in the... more
Erin Reidy joins me this week to talk about life in Brontës, who have built a steady buzz since bursting on to the Scottish scene in 2022 with their double A-side debut single, featuring life-affirming indie anthem First Hand Arrogance. (It’s a track... more
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Thoroughly enjoying listening to ScotPop, Allan has a genuine interest in what he presents with each guest, this comes through well in the dialogue - asking questions we all want to know rather than the norm. Bruce Watson’s episode is brilliant - I think Bruce always came across as a shy, quiet man - however, Allan was able to be subtle in his questioning technique to allow Bruce to feel relaxed and answer in his own way - a heart on the sleeve interview which Bruce discusses aspects of his BC ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Canada/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #102 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #206 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #156 |  Australia/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Ireland/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  Finland/Music/Music Interviews |
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What is Scotpop about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A music-focused interview series centered on Scotland's pop landscape, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians, writers, filmmakers, and industry insiders. Topics span band histories, creative processes, the DIY scene, labels, and archival moments that shaped Scotland's indie and punk heritage, with a notable emphasis on personal storytelling, career retrospectives, and the evolution of the scene from the 70s to today. The show often blends cultural context with candid, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, offering listeners a panoramic view of Scotland's music ecosystem and its ongoing influence. A standout trait is the host's background as a music journalist and author, which brings a thoughtful, inside-baseball perspective that resonates... more
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Scotpop launched 4 months ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Scotpop include:
1. Davy Henderson
2. Steven Lindsay
3. Erin Reidy
4. Bruce Watson
5. Mike Scott
6. John Niven
7. James Grant
8. Grant McPhee
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