About this episode
Episode 311 : On this episode, Damian sits down with one of the greatest songwriters EVER: SHAYNE CARTER!!! Shayne is a bonafide New Zealand music icon that has released some of Damian's favourite records in his various bands. Listen in as the two discuss how punk inspired Shayne & his compatriots in the Dunedin music scene to create some of the best music ever recorded. NOT TO BE MISSED & don't miss ANY of Shayne's genius! Check out his amazing autobiography "Dead People I Have Known", as well as the music of: Straitjacket Fits, Doublehappys, Shayne Carter+Peter Jefferies, Bored Games, Dimmer, The Weeds etc. (As well as all the other NZ goodness: The Bats, The Chills, The Clean, The Enemy, King Loser, Look Blue Go Purple, Sneaky Feelings, The Stones Toy Love, The Verlaines, Wax Chattels, etc. It will make your life better.)!!!!!! Also Touched On: Toy Love and the Enemy The Sex Pistols were good even on the reunion... shockingly The Stooges, Al Green and Leonard Cohen: perfect til the end Like in wrestling: doing more with less “That’s the guitar sound from ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’!" Chris Knox: true punk Martin from the Chills setting up chairs outside of gigs the power of distance The guy and the record store setting you straight after calling Jimi Hendrix a hippie There is no golden egg to chase in Dunedin 1 in 10 000 people are signed to a US label “Very white, very violent” Dunedin in the late 70s Car Boys VS. Punks: being willing to die for your art “Scarfie bashing” Doublehappys: a form of social revenge & SO MUCH MORE!!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy