80s Archive Podcast Ep.96 - Simon Scardanelli (Big Bam Boo) : "My career is basically a catalogue of
Simon was one half of 80s folk pop sensation Big Bam Boo, along with Shark they stormed America destined for big things with a big budget. David was lucky enough to see them live several times in London venues supporting various bands in the late 80s.Simon's journey through the world of writing and performing has been a very interesting one going right back to the early 70s, involving publishing deals, record deals, recordings and shenanigans that include amongst other things kit sharing with Kraftwerk!!Simon lives and works in France and continues to release albums and play shows. We hope you enjoy Simon's story. DA
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.95 - Mark Williams (Paramount Super 8 VHS Horror) : "I had a Super 8 of Star Wars six months before it was even out in the UK"
*This episode features 3rd party musical content*John talks the hind legs off Super 8 and VHS expert Mark Williams, about his days at paramount in Wardour Street, working with Michael Man, possible dodgy dealings in the good days of VHS and all things niche in the world of horror.Mark's film VHS Forever and his book Bootlace Cinema are available now - DA
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.94 - Bob Beland (American solo artist) : "Tom Waits told me to get into a punk a band"
*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party Musical content*In this edition we welcome American songwriter Bob Beland.- DA
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80sArchive Podcast Ep.93 - Pete Boyd Smith (Engineer, Producer, Mixer - The bible, The Adventures, Sting) : Sledgehammer? There isn't a better sounding record 5 years either side of it!"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content*Welcome the esteemed studio legend, Peter Boyd Smith, responsible for the production and mixing on some of our favourite 80s records from The Bible, Sting and the incredible second album from The Adventures, The Sea Of Love.A humble and down to earth pro with great taste in music including the pedestal statement regarding Peter Gabriel's Sledge Hammer! - DA
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80s Archive Podcast Ep.92 - JJ Mist (Synthwave Artist) : "I want to express myself musically, at the moment it just so happens to be through the lens of the eighties"
*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content*We speak with New Zealand singer songwriter JJ Mist, who is currently releasing original material through the lens of the 80s, making a stir in the genre recognised as Synthwave.Born to a touring musician Mother, JJ has been raised in a musical family and has developed her own writing with the help of fellow producer Alex Markham, moving from a kind of dance pop into a more 'Pat Benatar cinematic rock sound - DA
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 banter filled podcast, playing 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.
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