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 | 13 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusic | |||
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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
This is the second and final part of the interview with Bruce – and this week the mood and conversation take a turn: to pressure, alcoholism, depression and the death at 43 of the guitarist who, in Bruce’s own words, “made an amazing sound that I lov... more
There’s, rightly, been a lot of attention on Stuart Adamson in recent months with the publication of another biography on the Skids and Big Country legend and news of a forthcoming documentary that will hopefully bury for ever the image of the band a... more
The Beta Band. Big Country. The Skids. Friends Again. The Rezillos. The Bluebells. The list of recently reformed Scottish bands goes on and on.
As fans, we’re excited to have these bands back, of course, but having worked on music business magazines... 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 | #64 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  France/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  Ireland/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Israel/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Finland/Music/Music Interviews |
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What is Scotpop about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A Scottish music interview show that centers on the people shaping Scotland's pop scene, from bands, musicians and songwriters to filmmakers, label bosses and writers. Episodes frequently explore the DIY ethos, historical scenes, and crossovers between music and culture, with a tilt toward indie, punk, and scene-defining moments in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. Guests tend to be creators with deep ties to the Scottish music community, often sharing personal anecdotes, historical context, and insights into the industry's independent infrastructure. The show often blends archival anecdotes, book or film references, and long-running regional narratives, making it a strong pick for listeners who want both behind-the-scenes detail and cultural ... more
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Scotpop launched 3 months ago and published 13 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. Erin Reidy
2. Bruce Watson
3. Mike Scott
4. John Niven
5. James Grant
6. Grant McPhee
7. Douglas MacIntyre
8. Scott Rowley
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