[2] The interviews were primarily conducted for 2015 documentary Big Gold Dream, and later fleshed out to include new contributions.

Alistair Braidwood, reviewing the book for Snack magazine wrote:"It gives great insight into a time when Scottish independent music was so influential that the rest of the industry had to sit up and take notice.

"[5] Keith Cameron, reviewing for Mojo magazine, wrote:"An epic, exhaustive work, Hungry Beat honours a cultural legacy which far transcends Scotland.

"[6]A sequel, titled Postcards from Scotland and written by McPhee, was published in 2024 by Omnibus Books.

A third volume covering Glasgow’s 1980s and 1990s underground scene and featuring Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai, Bis, Belle and Sebastian and Arab Strap has been completed and will be released by Omnibus Books.