Hungry Beat is a 2022 book published by white Rabbit Books and written by Grant McPhee and Douglas MacIntyre with Neil Cooper.[1] It is an oral history of Scotland's Post-Punk scene, focussing on the record labels Fast Product and Postcard Records. The introduction was written by Ian Rankin.[2]
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| Author | Grant McPhee & Douglas McIntyre |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Music |
| Publisher | White Rabbit Books |
Publication date | 15 September 2022 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback, audiobook) |
| Pages | 565 |
| ISBN | 978-1-3996-0024-8 |
The interviews were primarily conducted for 2015 documentary, Big Gold Dream and later fleshed out to include new contributions[3]
The book will feature as part of an event at the 2023 edition of Celtic Connections.[4]
Reception
editThe book has been warmly received, garnering positive reviews from various critics.
Alistair Braidwood of the publication Snackmag wrote:
"It gives great insight into a time when Scottish independent music was so influential that the rest of the industry had to sit up and take notice."[5]
Mojo Magazine wrote:
"An epic, exhaustive work, Hungry Beat honours a cultural legacy which far transcends Scotland."[6]
Sequel
editA sequel titled Postcards From Scotland, was written by Grant McPhee and published in 2024 by Omnibus Books, covering Scotland’s Independent music scene from 1983-1995. A third volume covering Glasgow’s 1980’s and 1990s underground scene and featuring Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai, Bis, Belle and Sebastian and Arab Strap has been completed and will be released by Omnibus Books.[7]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ MacIntyre, Douglas; McPhee, Grant (2021-12-22). Hungry Beat. Orion Publishing Group, Limited. ISBN 978-1-3996-0024-8.
- ^ "Book review: Hungry Beat, by Douglas MacIntyre and Grant McPhee, with Neil Cooper | The Scotsman".
- ^ Reilly, Vikki (2022-09-14). "Hungry Beat: A Q & A with Douglas MacIntyre". Books from Scotland. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
- ^ https://celticconnections.com/event/1/frets-presents-hungry-beat Cektic Connections Listing
- ^ "Book Review: Hungry Beat: The Scottish Independent Pop Underground Movement (1977-1984) – Douglas MacIntyre, Grant McPhee - SNACK: Music, film, arts and culture magazine for Scotland". snackmag.co.uk.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/mojo-uk/20221001/textview – via PressReader.
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