21 episodes

Album reviews of Scottish artists from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s. Along with Artist interviews from Scotland's golden era of music. With insights to their work, songs and stories behind the music.

Made in Scotland: Album reviews and Artist interviews of the 1980s, 1990's and 2000's Dougie Smith

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Album reviews of Scottish artists from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s. Along with Artist interviews from Scotland's golden era of music. With insights to their work, songs and stories behind the music.

    The River Detectives: Life From A Steeltown

    The River Detectives: Life From A Steeltown

    Join Made In Scotland 80's for an EXCLUSIVE podcast episode with Dan O'Neill from The River Detectives. We go back to the very early days of when Dan and Sam met at School, to the first incarnation of The River Detectives. We cover the iconic masterpiece albums of 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning' 'Elvis Has Left The Building' and their third and final album 'King Of The Ghost Train Ride'. From humble beginning in the shadows of the formed Scottish steelworks The Ravenscraig' Dan and Sam went on to become one of Scotlands most loved and respected bands of their time. Headlining the South African 'Glastonbury', playing to packed audiences across the world. We are truly honoured to have spent some time in what felt like a very very rare insight into Craigneuk's finest. 


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    • 1 hr 40 min
    Listeners Special Podcast Christmas and New Year 2022/2023

    Listeners Special Podcast Christmas and New Year 2022/2023

    Join MADE IN SCOTLAND 80's for a Listeners Special Dedication Episode. With songs from Rab Noakes, Idlewild, Big Country, Sunset Gun, Teenage Fanclub and more... Huge THANK YOU to everyone who took the time top getting in contact and send in their requests. Enjoy people and all the very best for 2023. 


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    • 44 min
    The Blue Nile Gathering G3: Live at Oran Mor Glasgow Oct 2022

    The Blue Nile Gathering G3: Live at Oran Mor Glasgow Oct 2022

    Join Made In Scotland for an exclusive Blue Nile event, The 3rd Gathering of The Blue Nile fans from across the world, Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, Europe,America and many more... Wonderful people who come together to celebrate one of Scotlands finest ever bands 'The Blue Nile'. In this episode we chat with the fans and fellow musicians about their love for The Blue Nile and what the songs mean to them. So many great songs and great people in this episode within the heart of Glasgow's Oran Mor... the home of The Blue Nile. None of this would be possible without the efforts of The Blue Nile facebook group admin team and one man in particular Geno Williams, who organises these events. Check out the Facebook Group and join, who know's we might just see you at the next event. 


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    • 1 hr 23 min
    Made In Scotland: Season 1 Highlights

    Made In Scotland: Season 1 Highlights

    It's been a fabulous year for stepping back into Scotland in the 80's so why not join me for a round up of Season 1 of the Made In Scotland 80's podcast. With chat and tunes from Jesse Rae, Friends Again, Bloomsday, The Bathers, BMX Bandits, Soup Dragons, The Blue Nile, The Associates, Kevin McDermott Orchestra, The Trashcan Sinatra's, Love & Money and Starless. 

    SUBSCRIBE FOR SEASON 2, where we'll have more of the same and tons of amazingly talented musicians. A massive heartfelt THANK YOU to all our listeners and Twitter followers... 


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    • 1 hr 22 min
    STARLESS: The Paul McGeechan Podcast Episode 3

    STARLESS: The Paul McGeechan Podcast Episode 3

    STARLESS: Join me for a chat with Paul McGeechan, one of Scotlands most iconic musical talents and record producers. With a career spanning 40 years Paul is truly a master of his craft. With influential Scottish bands such as Friends Again, Love & Money and Starless... This episode is all about STARLESS. We chat about life after Love & Money, how the STARLESS concept came about, Paul's masterplanning to pull all these iconic vocalists and artists in their own right to come together and record as STARLESS, what the future holds for Paul and the new STARLESS album which should be out 2023. With some amazing stories and a sophisticated soundtrack along the way... Definitely, not to be missed if your a fan of Scottish music and fine musicians. 

    Check out Pauls projects and current work at

    www.starless.co.uk

    Or for some fantastic vinyl selections from Glasgows finest record label and working miracles for the industry, try...

    https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com

    Enjoy this episode and please leave your feedback via a voice note of message, just so I know your tuning in and having fun!


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    • 1 hr 23 min
    LOVE AND MONEY: The Paul McGeechan Podcast Episode 2

    LOVE AND MONEY: The Paul McGeechan Podcast Episode 2

    LOVE AND MONEY: Join me for a chat with Paul McGeechan, one of Scotlands most iconic musical talents and record producers. With a career spanning 40 years Paul is truly a master of his craft. With influential bands such as Friends Again, Love & Money and Starless... This episode is all Love and Money. We chat about the forming after Friends Again and the bands iconic career with classic albums such as 'All You Need Is... Love & Money', 'Strange Kind of Love', 'The Mother's Boy', 'Dogs In The Traffic', 'Littledeath' and 'The Devil's Debt'. Paul gives us an insight into living the life of being on the road with Love & Money, touring America, Europe and beyond with some amazing stories and a killer soundtrack along the way... Definitely, not to be missed if your a Love & Money fan.  One of Scotlands best bands of the 1980's and 1990's. 

    Check out Pauls projects and current work at

    www.starless.co.uk

    Or for some fantastic vinyl selections from Glasgows finest record label and working miracles for the industry, try...

    https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com

    Enjoy this episode and please leave your feedback via a voice note of message, just so I know your tuning in and having fun!


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    • 1 hr 33 min

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