The words ‘ITV’ and ‘arts’ might not sit comfortably in the same sentence these days, but once upon a time they did – and Tempo was the trailblazer.
Month: March 2012
Muji does a budget Harrington jacket
I quite like Muji. You can occasionally pick up decent stuff for not a lot of money. Indeed, the Japanese retailer is now doing a Harrington jacket.
Can you recommend any good Mod-related fiction?
When it comes to the words ‘Mod’ and ‘fiction’, one book stands out above all others – Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes.
Various Artists – Dave Hamilton’s Detroit Soul (Kent)
Little did the team at Ace realise when they first got access to Dave Hamilton’s library of studio tapes back in the mid ’90s that it would result in a 15 year journey.
Lomography x Fred Perry 60th Anniversary La Sardina Camera
The Fred Perry label launched officially in 1952. You’d expect a glut of clothing to celebrate this, but instead, we just have this Lomography x Fred Perry 60th Anniversary La Sardina Camera right now.
The Skatalites 48th anniversary UK tour
48 years seems a strange milestone to celebrate, but that’s exactly what The Skatalites are doing on their upcoming tour.
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings – Soul Time! (Daptone)
The latest studio outing from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, aka one of the hottest live soul acts on the planet, serves up a faithful and suitably heartfelt dozen tracks that have been staples of their performances for many years now.
Modern Classic by Ben Sherman Gingham Limited Edition Shirt
Ben Sherman has had some stick off this site in the past – and for good reason. But you know what? The Modern Classic by Ben Sherman Gingham Limited Edition Shirt doesn’t look half bad.