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Radio 6 Music,25 Jul 2025,16 mins,

Series Indie Sleaze

2. Boys In The Band

The Rise and Fall of ...
Contains very strong language.

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Now that being in a band is cool again, and now that grotty indie guitar music seems a viable career choice, every corner of the UK sprouts an exciting new group ... or two, or three. Glasgow's Franz Ferdinand seize the moment, winning the Mercury Music Prize. They are the undisputed early leaders of this new scene-without-a-name, setting a tone that is unashamedly artistic and literate. And also quite boozy. Featured interviewees include Alex Kapranos, The Cribs and Paul Smith Presented by Kate Nash Produced by Jack Howson & Rich Power A Peanut & Crumb production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds & 6 Music Warning: this episode contains strong language and adult themes.

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