Phil Blizzard and Russell Mason meet a Scotsman, an Irishman, and a Frenchman for their journey to a tiny Breton, French town and reshape what a music scene can mean. We open the podcast in 90s Glasgow, where Chemical Underground helped a new wave of indie bands find their voice and their values. From cramped stages and borrowed gear to a label identity forged by conviction, the scene thrived on camaraderie, sharp taste, and the kind of local folklore that sticks—like loading out together after the last chord rings.

Then comes the leap. David, a young chef from Brittany with a burning love for music, invites the Glasgow crew to his rural hometown. One bus, a handful of fans, a chaotic ferry crossing, and a village square where cows outnumber people. It shouldn’t work. It did. Years later, filmmaker Niall retraces that journey, capturing a road movie that doubles as a time capsule and a mirror. Funding hurdles, music clearances, and the streaming-era squeeze haunt the edges, but what takes centre stage is trust: musicians, crew, and locals building something bigger than a gig.

Across Momo’s bar, impromptu sets, gear hiccups, and last-minute saves, the story becomes a study in how art survives. Alex Kapranos, Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite, Paul Savage of The Delgados, and more reflect on timing, luck, and the stubborn will to keep going. The film—Lost in France—shows how a village can feel like home, how a label can be a lifeline, and how friendships carry music further than any marketing plan. It’s funny, messy, and deeply human, with scenes you’ll retell and a spirit you’ll recognise if you’ve ever believed in DIY.

If you care about indie music history, Glasgow’s creative DNA, or the fragile magic of making something together, you’ll feel at home here. Press play, then tell a friend who still loves small rooms and big feelings. Subscribe, rate, and share your favourite Glasgow gig memory—we’ll read the best on a future show.

The movie - 'Lost in France' is available to stream on Tourism Cinema and on DVD from Amazon

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