Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite joins Alex for this episode of the Alex Kapranos Podcast as the pair reminisce about the Glasgow scene they grew up in together, remembering old gigs including Mogwai’s first ever gig that Alex helped to set up. They also discuss awkward encounters with other musicians including the time Alex met his hero, David Bowie. Plus, Stuart talks about his new book, Spaceships Over Glasgow: Mogwai and Misspent Youth.

Stuart’s book Spaceships Over Glasgow: Mogwai and Misspent Youth is out 29th September.

Check out Mogwai’s latest album, As the Love Continues.