Listen: The High Learys debut album – Here Come The High Learys
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
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.
The myth of the mod band
A recent broadsheet article (in The Guardian specifically) claims mod bands today aren’t very good. But do they actually exist? Or is it a case of mods finding bands that suit their musical tastes? Continue Reading
The Observer by Jimmy Frost Mellor
Jimmy Frost Mellor continues his occasional series on ivy league style by looking at the clothing worn on the cover of Dexy’s Midnight Runners’ Don’t Stand Me Down album. Continue Reading
Discussion: What are you listening to?
Ok, another popular discussion thread is back – what are you listening to? Continue Reading
The Action’s Roger Powell on BBC Radio Ulster
Not sure if you can pick up the station, but the power of BBC iPlayer should sort you out to catch The Action’s Roger Powell on BBC Radio Ulster. Continue Reading
Coming soon: Corduroy – Very Yeah – The Director’s Cut Complete Compositions 1992-1996 box set
I suspect it’s a love or hate band, but personally I love ‘em, so you’ll have to indulge me in a write-up of Corduroy – Very Yeah – The Director’s Cut Complete Compositions 1992-1996 box set. Continue Reading
Immediate Records podcast by Strange Brew
Got some time to kill this weekend? You can fill some of it by listening to the Immediate Records podcast by Strange Brew. Continue Reading
The myth of the mod band
A recent broadsheet article (in The Guardian specifically) claims mod bands today aren’t very good. But do they actually exist? Or is it a case of mods finding bands that suit their musical tastes? Continue Reading
Video: Paul Weller and The Strypes live on Record Store Day
If you missed out on seeing Paul Weller and The Strypes on Record Store Day, read on for video of much of the show. Continue Reading
The Prime Movers reform – playing live at The Blues Kitchen in London
Interesting to hear that one of the offshoot bands of the legendary Prisoners have reformed and are playing live – and for free. That’s The Prime Movers. Continue Reading
Paul Weller plays free gig at Rough Trade East for Record Store Day – ticket details
It isn’t actually on the ‘day’, but as part of Record Store Day, Paul Weller is playing for free at Rough Trade East in London. Continue Reading
Kent Records Shoes t-shirts at Ace
Ace has some pretty decent label t-shirts if you are in the market for some – including these Kent Records Shoes t-shirts. Continue Reading
Coming soon: New Breed Blues With Black Popcorn album on Kent
Fans of first-generation R&B might want to get an order in for New Breed Blues With Black Popcorn, which is released on the Kent label. Continue Reading
