Clare Wadd

Clare Wadd wrote the fanzine Kvatch and, as a teenager far from any scene, began writing to Matt Haynes about his fanzine before she moved to Bristol for university. "Pre-internet there was a lot of lonely young people staying up late in their rooms at night, listening to John Peel," she said.

The full story is in C86 and Indie Pop.

At a glance

Active

1987–1995

In the issues

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  C86 and Indie Pop

  Supporting cast · 1983-1995 · Members

  C86 and Indie Pop is a music scene from United Kingdom (Scotland, England), 1983–1995. Its principal artists include Primal Scream, The Pastels, Shop Assistants and The Wedding Present. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.

Terms

Zine

A self-published, small-circulation booklet or magazine, often photocopied and distributed by hand or mail, historically used by punk, riot grrrl, and other subcultures to share music criticism, art, and political ideas outside mainstream media.