Big thanks to Jason for spotting that an album we mentioned some months back and a companion album are both on pre-order – The Scene Club: Ham Yard, London and The Twisted Wheel: Brazennose & Whitworth Street. Manchester albums.
Month: February 2013
New 1960s-style Mad Men clothing range arrives at Banana Republic
It’s never going to be ‘mod’ (despite the name attached to the women’s range), but the new 1960s-style Mad Men clothing range at Banana Republic is certainly worth a look at online.
New band: Mikey and the Drags
Not done a new band feature for a while, but after hearing the first single from Mikey and the Drags, we’re back in the game.
Mod revival feature in this month’s Record Collector
The Black Sabbath cover might not be your cup of tea, but the mod revival feature in this month’s Record Collector just might be.
The Wheel Northern Soul documentary screening plus DJs at the Roxy in London
Was going to stick this in events, but it probably merits a mention in the main section of the site. The Wheel Northern Soul documentary screening, that is.
Booker T and the MGs – Time Is Tight box set (Universal)
This week, Universal Music are finally giving a UK release to the Booker T. & The MGs three-disc, 65 song box set, Time Is Tight. Mick Mulligan checks is out.
Now on Spotify: Mo Jazz 2 compilation from Acid Jazz
Seems to be growing number of releases appearing on Spotify before the album is actually physically released. The latest is the Mo Jazz 2 compilation from Acid Jazz.
DC Bespoke mod shirtmakers in Manchester
Michael Bennett gives us the lowdown on DC Bespoke, the mod-friendly bespoke shirtmaker, based just outside the centre of Manchester.