Grant McPhee is the director of two documentaries on Scotland's Post-Punk and Indie scenes, Big Gold Dream and Teenage Superstars, as well as the co-author of Hungry Beat: The Scottish Independent Pop Underground Movement (1977-1984) and Postcards From Scotland: Scottish Independent Music 1983-1995, published by Omnibus Press in 2024.

'Away from England, a scene was stirring that was edgier, innovative and arguably more influential ... It's an epic story littered with broken friendships, fierce rivalries, triumphs, tragedies, defiance and creative fire.' Telegraph'A super enjoyable dive into an ethically and musically fertile time.' The Wire'Another tome of essential reading delivered by Grant McPhee for all music fans, and one which will have you digging through your late 1990s CDs and vinyl.' Louder Than War'This is the fascinating history of how visionary Scottish bands changed the trajectory of the country’s indie scene.' Sunday Post

Grant McPhee is the director of two documentaries on Scotland's Post-Punk and Indie scenes, Big Gold Dream and Teenage Superstars, as well as the co-author of Hungry Beat: The Scottish Independent Pop Underground Movement (1977-1984) and Postcards From Scotland: Scottish Independent Music 1983-1995, published by Omnibus Press in 2024.

'Away from England, a scene was stirring that was edgier, innovative and arguably more influential ... It's an epic story littered with broken friendships, fierce rivalries, triumphs, tragedies, defiance and creative fire.' Telegraph'A super enjoyable dive into an ethically and musically fertile time.' The Wire'Another tome of essential reading delivered by Grant McPhee for all music fans, and one which will have you digging through your late 1990s CDs and vinyl.' Louder Than War'This is the fascinating history of how visionary Scottish bands changed the trajectory of the country’s indie scene.' Sunday Post