EP.214 - MIKI BERENYI

THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST - A podcast by ADAM BUXTON

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Adam talks with English singer, songwriter, book writer and co-founder of seminal 90s shoegaze band Lush, Miki Berenyi about private school shame, Miki's unconventional and at times troubling upbringing, meeting her pop idols as a young fan in 1980s London, the excesses of life on the road with the 1992 Lollapalooza tour and there's audio evidence of a young Miki attending a show by a legendary Indie band just a year after they had formed.This episode includes references to child abuse, including sexual, physical and psychological abuse, which some may find distressing. Should you have any concerns about a child, you can contact the NSPCC’s Helpline on [email protected] or on 0808 800 5000, where dedicated child protection specialists will be able to help.The NSPCC’s website also has advice and resources for adults supporting children, and children can contact Childline any time on 0800 1111 or by chat on the website.This conversation was recorded face-to-face in London on October 26th, 2023FACT CHECKING SANTA: Re. Thompson Twins lyrics to 'All Fall Out', actually it’s ’I dream in red’ not I dream in ‘rap’. Sorry for any pain caused.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and conversation editing.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenADAM BUXTON PODCAST LIVE @ LONDON PALLADIUM, Tuesday 19th March, 2024RELATED LINKSMIKI 2023 LIVE DATES (INSTAGRAM) FINGERS CROSSED: HOW MUSIC SAVED ME FROM SUCCESS by Miki Berenyi - 2022 (ROUGH TRADE WEBSITE)THE SMITHS LIVE, CAMDEN DINGWALLS (AUDIO ONLY) - 30th August 1983 (YOUTUBE)Miki and Emma can be heard calling for 'Handsome Devil' at 43.26LUSH 120 MINUTES INTERVIEW - 1996 (YOUTUBE)LUSH ON SNUB TV - 1990 (YOUTUBE)MIKI BERENYI OF LUSH - IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES David Hepworth and Mark Ellen interview - 2022 (YOUTUBE)GIRL IN A BAND: TALES FROM THE ROCK'N'ROLL FRONTLINE 1 - 2015 (YOUTUBE)GIRL IN A BAND: TALES FROM THE ROCK'N'ROLL FRONTLINE 2 - 2015 (YOUTUBE)BBC doc about the experiences of women in the music business presented by writer Kate Mossman featuring contributions from Miki, Tina Weymouth, Viv Albertine, Carol Kaye, Brix Smith Start and others.MARGARET THATCHER - THE WALDEN INTERVIEW - 1989 (YOUTUBE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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