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By 1983, many of Scotland’s post-punk bands had broken up or moved south to chase the major labels in London. That vacuum was filled by an influx of young musicians who were determined to remake the scene in their own image.
In this compelling and dynamic oral history, Grant McPhee chronicles the radical transformation of Scotland’s independent music scene from 1983-1995. Including archival photos and drawing from over 100 interviews with the key players of the time, Grant McPhee allows them to set the scene in their own words; including the Cocteau Twins, Shop Assistants, Teenage Fanclub, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream and many more.
Postcards from Scotland is the definitive story of the radicals, misfits and experimentalists who made independent music what it is today.
Praise for Postcards from Scotland:
"A truly deep dive. Like the best rock and roll, not everyone will get this. And thank God for that." John Niven
"This is a brilliant account of one of the most fruitful periods of Scotland's musical heritage. Devour!" Marc Riley, BBC Radio 6 Music"Enthrals... Creates something historically solid from a butterfly box of Scottish pop" Outside Left
"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****
“McPhee’s investigation into individual bands, labels, record shops, distributors and studios is impressive." Record Collector Magazine
"As close to an essential read as I can imagine." Product Magazine
Praise for Grant McPhee’s previous work:
“An exuberant celebration of pure independent DIY attitude” The Wire
“Captures the excitement and chaos of Scotland’s independent pop underground movement” The List
"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