Music

Music of the past and music of the present. If you want to know what’s what in the world of mod-friendly music or want to catch up with the latest reviews, you’ll find it all here. Don’t forget our New Bands and Spotify sections too.

Corduroy one-off reunion show in London – plus live album release

by Modculture 14 June, 2013

Seems like there’s a mini Corduroy revival going on right now. Which suits me just fine. Hot on the heels of the Very Yeah box set comes news of a one-off live show and a live album via Acid Jazz. Continue Reading

Mod Jazz now shipping on heavyweight vinyl by Ace

by Modculture 13 June, 2013

The album has been out on CD since the late 1990s, but the original Mod Jazz compilation still a must-buy album. Even more so now, as it has finally been issued on vinyl by Ace Records – and ins now (after a slight delay) now shipping directly from Ace. Continue Reading

This week’s NME goes mod

by Modculture 11 June, 2013

I’ve not seen it, as I don’t think it is out until tomorrow (Wednesday), but it looks like this week’s NME has a mod theme. Continue Reading

The Riot Squad with David Bowie – Toy Soldier EP (Acid Jazz)

by Modculture 8 June, 2013

I’ve been on the edge of my seat about this release since I first got wind of it. Now I have a copy of The Riot Squad with David Bowie Toy Soldier EP from Acid Jazz – and it’s a fascinating thing. Continue Reading

Various Artists – Soul Potential (Acid Jazz)

by Modculture 6 June, 2013

This flew under the radar a bit a few weeks ago, so might be a good time to  evaluate the Soul Potential album on Acid Jazz. Continue Reading

Bronco Bullfrog – Clarifoil (State Records)

by Modculture 5 June, 2013

I have a vague recollection of the Bronco Bullfrog name (band-wise) from a few years back, but can’t recall ever hearing them. Now, here they are again with the Clarifoil single on State Records. Continue Reading

Jester Wild – online mod mixes to stream and download

by Modculture 5 June, 2013

Stuck for something to listen to at work or at home? You should find something on the Jester Wild site. But note, you really have to play fair with this. Continue Reading

Coming soon: Style Council Classic Album Selection box set

by Modculture 28 May, 2013

A new Style Council box set? Well, on the off-chance you haven’t got Complete Adventures, you can always pick up the Style Council Classic Album Selection box set. Continue Reading

Acid Jazz to release Riot Squad and David Bowie Rare Mod EP

by Modculture 24 May, 2013

The Acid Jazz Rare Mod series has long been a winner, but we think the upcoming Riot Squad and David Bowie could top the lot. Continue Reading

Listen: The High Learys debut album – Here Come The High Learys

by Modculture 10 May, 2013

We have mentioned the band in the past in our new bands section, but now you can hear the first long-player by Australian garage band The High Learys. Continue Reading