Eighties Archive Podcast
Eighties Archive Podcast
Podcast Description
David Arscott was born in 1971 and grew up in the 70s/ 80s. John Mabey was born in 1987 and grew up in the 90s, both were born in small Essex towns.
During lockdown, they created a banter filled podcast, playing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations have ignored since the decade ended.
Formerly known as poptartspodcast on Mixcloud, this passion project developed further with guest musicians & artists from the 80s, inviting them to tell their stories and talk about their journeys through the decade.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a diverse range of themes related to 1980s music and culture, featuring episodes that explore notable figures like Chris Jury and Steve Nichol, and discussions about the evolving music landscape influenced by social and political changes of the era. Specific topics also include the personal journeys of musicians, the impact of industry trends, and nostalgic reviews of iconic tracks.
David Arscott was born in 1971, grew up in the 70s & 80s, a Singer, Songwriter, DJ and record shop kid.
John Mabey was born in 1987, grew up in the 90s, a playwright, film buff and video shop kid.
Both were born in small Essex towns.
During lockdown, they started a show focussed on selecing lost, forgotten and lesser played 80s music, that radio stations continue to ignore.
Formerly known as poptartspodcast on Mixcloud, this passion project developed further with guest musicians & artists from the 80s, inviting them to tell their stories and talk about their journeys through the decade.
We welcome Jim Irvin, the frontman of London cult 80s band Furniture. We find out about their indie road to an eventual signing to Stiff and beyond and just how much bad luck they had as a band, whilst operating against the grain by choice.
Jim went on to write for Melody Maker and subsequently became the Features Editor for MOJO. Having also authored books including the honest and telling account of Jeff Buckley in 'Hallelujah And The Last Goodbye', Jim moved into Songwriting for a living working as a Topliner for successful acts like Lissie & Nothing But Thieves.
Jim's detail on work experience at both his part time job at The Beggars Banquet Record Shop and his role as a radio librarian for the United Biscuit Corp. at the top of his career is a-Must-Listen feature!
Ace episode! – Enjoy – DA.
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