❤ thinking of ye

I hope the Wildhearts are getting more recognition now (even in the US) coz they were on fucking fire back the those days and well you only have to hear those early EPs and albums (even their b-sides were amazing) to see what I mean. They are respected now but they could have have been world-wide HUGE.....maybe it was never meant to be. I got into them as a school kid buying the singles from PHUQ and they are just one of the most joyous and ecstasy-inducing heavy rock bands of all time

Nice interview. Talking about the only time that matters in Inspiral Carpets history. 89-94. Wish we still had the fanzines so we could all tell Clint to get Tom Hingley who sang all their glory years tracks back on vocals instead of the terrible Steve Holt who they have now because unlike 89- 2011 when they were a formidable live act they don't sound so great now. But thanks for the interview i enjoyed it.

I started jamming these guys recently the bands music is great

She is not looking at her best. She also seemed out of it...

@Steve: Did you manage to go back and listen to Marion's debut album? I think it is honestly far better than the demo by far in comparison. Again, Marion. A lost Britpop band that didn't happen then, but by rights should have gone further....

@Ryan: Back again for another commentary.... You are correct, I couldn't find anything on the band for the demo you represent, unless they are that Baltimore band from Maryland state, who put out the album Lemon Fresh in 1998? But you are also correct in that the band from Maryland sounds much more "power pop". Not a bad band either: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZyviImhabylras Maybe they did change stylistically? Who knows?

Nice work Ryan.

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this is nice 😊

You really need to get back into making music, if only so you can come back over here and get the big hug you need.

Hey, Ryan!! I'm in the trauma recovery world too, for many reasons. Yesterday was a bugger day for me too. We both got through it!! That's the great thing about this: with others in community, we can get through it much better. As you said, "oh, I feel better" after you shared. Remember that. We're here for you and I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in your shares. Happy Friday and a Merry Christmas to you, your wife, and Della!! 🎉🎄

China Drum has always been in heavy rotation for me. After I heard they broke up, I was bummed I never got to see them live. They came to hometown with Blink 182 in 1996 and unfortunately I missed the show. . Great to see them again putting new music out. Great interview.

I'm mad. Really phuckin mad.

Sounds like the drummer and guitarist liked Jane's Addiction more than Oasis.

I'm with Ryan on this one, I really enjoyed that session although I have to agree that the DJ had his work cut out for him with the interview! Oh my God that must be your worst nightmare live on radio trying to wring a sentence out of someone who is just not interested. Really fun episode.

Was not expecting that second song …

Wendy just released the tenth album, you should do another interview about the new songs.

Thank you Ryan; again and always 💗💗💗

Followed your link on BlueSky. I am here for the duration for you and your wife and daughter and all women including myself.

I'm so sorry you and your wife had to live through that hell and I think it's great that you're fighting back. Also, considering what the next Trump hellscape is going to look like, it's going to be very interesting to follow your journey. PS, I found you via Bluesky. Let the fight begin.

Thank you for sharing your family's story and your work with VP Harris's campaign. So glad your wife survived. I hope you have brighter days are ahead. 🙏🏼

I did not know you or about your situation. I saw this on BlueSky. I’m so sorry for your loss and for your experience. Prayers for you and your family. Thank you for this video and for being proactive. I will subscribe.

How awful, I feel for your family. I admire your ability to fight through these tough times, and very concerned about the coming years...

Stand out! Speak out! Keep fighting. We are with you!

You rock and have my total support!

Feel for you and every one who has this horrendous 4 year nightmare ahead. We are so lucky in the UK with our National Health Service free at the point of need and reproductive Healthcare protected and available nationwide. What is happening in some of your states now is just medieval and barbaric. My thoughts with you and your wife Ryan.

It’s horrific what is happening to women’s reproductive rights in the USA. I’m terrified that Trump is going to implement a federal ban on abortion.

Great to hear a bit of live Marion. By the way, the radio host is Robert Elms, not Gary Crowley. Both top chaps.

Yup. Music consumption is the same way I feel about proper photographers vs all the AI "content" and ridiculously filtered shit on Instagram. All creative fields have become oversaturated and effectively free, so the real artists are... meaningless to society, proved by $0.0003/stream. I'm out cuz I was always passionate about being involved as the guy to get people's music finished, whether as a co-writer, producer, collaborator, coach, etc. No one has cash flow anymore. Now the only person who I can "bank" on having more than intentions, and actually showing up, is me... and I never had any desire to work alone or be THE artist... nor am I financed or technically set up for it. Hate it. Feel like all my gear, time spent, money spent, and pain spent were a total waste. Worst is that passion overlapped so much with pain through it all that I've largely lost my love for music altogether, which has defined me since infancy.

Big fan of Marion, from Macclesfield, who were managed by The Smiths manager. Saw them many times back then and when they reformed briefly in more recent times. Good to hear. However the presenter on GLR is Robert Elms ( long time BBC London show host), not Gary Crowley! Both radio legends and good friends and both QPR fans. Do you know which iconic band one of the (two) Marion guitarists has been in for a good few years now?

I’m surprised Steve hasn’t heard of Marion. They had decent enough coverage back in the day, but I guess if Suede isn’t your thing….

For cross-reference, here is a link for Marion's first studio album "This World and Body": kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaawfmegZqiofKMsi=xzfk-GtRLu9-00wV

Marion made one of the top two Britpop albums of the whole movement.

On the record Cara Dillon is just credited as "Cara of Polar Star", which was / is (?) the band of CD and her husband.

I think you are being too hard on the singer. This was probably a morning radio show and the lead singer had a raging hangover, if he had even been to bed yet.

How bout follow up interviews with old band members? I bet there would be some interesting stories that would come out.

That was my friend's band. Really took me back.

@Ryan Thank you for showing the demo for this band Marion! It seems as though Steve wasn't too hip on the Marion demos. In any event, after watching your video, I quickly jumped on eBay, and picked up a copy of Marion's first studio album (This World and Body) on CD. It had a U.S. release, and copies of the first album can still be had for quite reasonable prices on CD. Thankfully, I managed to score a copy in like new condition for the tune of $5.00. I am on the hunt for the second album also on CD (The Program), but was only released in the U.K. In my opinion, this was a lost U.K. Britpop band, whose releases deserved far better than being relegated to the cut-out bins! Maybe Steve will have to go back and listen to the first album proper. The studio versions are much more impactful in my humble opinion. Thanks for your guy's review, and it was great of you to introduce me to yet another band who actually had proper studio recordings!

Great video! What's the story behind the acoustic performance? Oh and as for the unreleased album I have MP3s of all its songs that were transferred from tape and digitally remastered if you were looking to hear it. I'd be more than happy to share.

Appreciate it guys! ✌️😅 More of a basement situation, but a few caps through the years have spent their time in the garage also 😅

Listened to quite a few of these now but that’s the biggest gulf between songs yet.. I mean the first one was a bit naff (probably sound cool at the home but hadn’t aged well) the second was really good .. wedding present style guitar

The Harry Deans rock!!!!!

Thousands? Whoa! I have a few cassette demos. I lived in Hollywood from 89 to 2007. My favorite ( beside my own original songs cassettes ) is one by a young man named Spooky who later hecame a veejay on mtv: Steve Isaacs. Favorite of his 4 song ep is movie queen about his crush on Winona Ryder when she was engaged to Johnny Depp. I also have some cassettes of punk rock here in the Coachella valley. Look forward to hearing some of your cassette treasures.

Good luck, Ryan, on Whatnot! It's new to me, but I'll check it out. Keep on rock'n it!

Ryan & Steve, thank you for bringing The Ursulines back from nonexistence! My name is Rick, and I played on this demo. I have not heard this in a very long time! Someone who saw this video (and a previous one) liked the music and found my old Google Voice number online and gave me a call. What a trip! Unfortunately, Cory passed away ten years ago. I haven’t talked to Derek or Ted since the 90’s. Those were fun times… we played a lot of shows in Chicago and had a decent following of folks from Loyola University in Rogers Park, where the four of us lived. Anyway, there is another demo tape by The Ursulines before this one (probably ‘91), which I wasn’t a part of, and I don’t have a copy of that one either. I’ll get in touch with a friend that might have it. If you’re willing-I would love a digital transfer of this demo. Made me smile to hear it again, and it actually sounds alright! If I ever get a copy of the earlier one, I’ll send it over. Thanks again!

Cool stuff.

This is really good stuff o.O

When you said 1988 I had high hopes for a great unknown hair metal band. But the Doors meet Deep Purple sound was pretty damn good. Glad to have you and Steve back at it!

14:53 this takes to the 90s