See Hear Podcast episode 70 - Interview with Shaun Katz about Underground Inc: The Rise And Fall of Alternative Rock

After the production excess of many mainstream records of the
eighties, the winds of musical change came blowing through into the
nineties. Sure, the eighties had bands relying on drums, bass and
guitar with no embellishment, but when Nirvana’s first record for a
mainstream label made them a household name, thousands of musicians
felt they now had a chance to find an audience. …….and the big
labels decided they had something new to sell.   Welcome to
episode 70 of See Hear Podcast.   Bernie was absent, but Tim
returns to the show after a sabbatical to join Maurice to speak
with Sydney-based director Shaun Katz about his new film
Underground Inc: The Rise and Fall of Alternative Rock. Shaun
travelled around America speaking to a plethora of bands including
the likes of Handsome, Cop Shoot Cop, and Failure among many
others. They recall the days post-Nevermind when the music was new
and vibrant. However, Shaun’s film also tells the cautionary tale
of when capitalism, via the major labels, dictated the terms of the
revolution….which certainly was televised. Bands signed Faustian
pacts to achieve success, but soon found at what cost. The film, as
implied by its title, is as much about the business pitfalls as it
is about the music.   We thank Shaun for joining us to talk
about his great film, and a fascinating time in recent music
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