Mudhoney's guitar licks were just way too fast for Kodak to capture. Photograph: Public domain
We're going back to '88 this week and the birth of the Seattle scene that would ultimately lead to grunge, Nirvana and a generation of kids dressing entirely in plaid.
Mudhoney (then known as Green River) were the first band signed by Sub Pop, the seminal Seattle label celebrating its 20th anniversary, and Rosie Swash shows suitable respect, brushing her fringe in front of her eyes before chatting with lead singer Mark Arm and guitarist Steve Turner. They reminisce over the good old days, contemplate middle age and imagine physical relations between George Bush and Dick Cheney.
Our other guests this week - and check this for synchronicity - are also from Seattle, Holy Ghost Revival. For some reason, they've chosen to leave the Pacific Northwest for the less leafy surrounds of London's Vauxhall in order to spread their glam-rock gospel. They talk to Paul MacInnes about their "homoerotic" live shows and their sketchy knowledge of the career of Gary Glitter ...
Last, but by no means least, we review new tunes from the Verve, Santogold and Das Pop in the company of Music Weekly listener - and regular blog commenter - Martyn Cooling. He does sterling work and puts the rest of the team to shame with his Das Pop research.
We would love your comments on the show and your reviews of this week's tunes.
To do that though, you'll need this: Music Weekly featuring Mudhoney
