Artist

Matt Haynes

1987-1995

Matt Haynes edited the fanzine Are You Scared to Get Happy?, which gave away flexidiscs through the Sha-la-la label, before co-founding Sarah Records with Clare Wadd in Bristol in 1987. "It was very much a non-London thing," he said of the scene.

The full story is in C86 and Indie Pop.

At a glance

Active
1987–1995

In the issues

  • 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.