Rip It Up

The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	Rip It Up
First Air Date	July 17, 2018
Last Air Date	July 31, 2018
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	BBC Studios
Networks	BBC Two Scotland

S01E03

DIY or Die

Disaffected Scottish youth embraced bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Cocteau Twins, whose music spoke to how they experienced everyday life. The emergent indie scene in Bellshill elevated bands like Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits, and The Soup Dragons. Dance music, most notably by Glasgow band Chemikal Underground, is exported around the world, highlighting the modern diversity of Scotland's music industry.

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