My penpal Andy Irvine (bassist of ‘Disaffect’, ‘Scatha’, etc.; Peace Terrorist distribution) – at the time living in Glasgow – contributed to this zine. It was edited by Stewart Mabbott. The latter wrote: “Andy is a good mate who has done a fanzine before (N.A.F.F. was an excellent publication) […] and he has an indepth knowledge of the HC/punk-scene.”. Stuart wanted “to contribute to, and perhaps help in a small way, the alternative/independent communications network”.
I was interviewed for this #1 (1992) by another Glaswegian: Adam Johnston (Go! fanzine). There were also interviews with ‘Born Against’ and ‘Academy 23’. Also “good articles urging the reader to get up and take action. Lots of positive energy and helpful ideas abound within these pages.”. Some examples: a bit on the 1in12 in Bradford, a lengthier article about nuclear arms, a piece on Aboriginal land-rights, a column on sexe-preselection, The Art Of Distro-ing Revealed, and more…
Brob
There was only one issue unfortunately. A bit afterwards, I went on to put on free outdoor urban festivals and nights (Treason) with a few old Glasgow punks. Lost contact with some others in the scene after gravitating towards electronica more over time. Still went to some gigs etc. and still do. And my politics haven’t really changed that much since got into ‘Crass’ and ‘Conflict’ (aged 12). Respect to all that you’ve done.
Stewart Mabbott
‘Academy 23’ was a “performance group”/ “experimental music project” / “progressive rock band” based in Hackney (London) with (ex driving forces of ‘The Apostles’) Andy Martin (vocals) & Dave Fanning (bass/guitar), and Grant ‘Muz’ Munro (drums; ex ‘Oi Polloi’), Pete(r) Williams (drums/organ) & Nathan Coles (guitar/synthesizer). The interview was done a bit before the release of the band’s first album (with 7″, entitled Relationships; here announced to be released by Words Of Warning but in fact on Pete’s Thinking Time recs)…
Brob Tilt's zine-world 2 